Early voting for the November election runs from October 21 through November 3; 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Election Day is November 5; 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The polling location in Plant City is Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon Street. Six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution will appear on ballots. Proposed amendments […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 10.24.24
October 11 Neighborly Shove? – Simple Battery 2000 block of Greenwood Valley Drive An officer responded to the above-listed area in reference to a neighbor dispute. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant who advised that he and his neighbor got into a verbal argument over an ongoing issue. The complainant stated that he […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 10.24.24
Ron Boudreaux Ron Boudreaux, 76, lost his battle with Leukemia on Monday, Oct. 14. 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Ronald Lee McClendon Ronald Lee McClendon, 78, of Lithia, Fla., born on May 15, 1946, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 11, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Betty P. Parker Betty […]
Continue ReadingHAVING PROBLEMS WITH APPLYING FOR DISASTER RELIEF FOOD?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, residents have met with difficulties in applying for food benefits and many are being denied. In terms of food benefits, one problem has been an apparent catch-22 on the site, in which a claimant has to report damage to their home to qualify for money for food, but when […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 10.24.24
Ranch: Libby Starling submitted this photo of Ranch who will be 9 years old on October 29. Happy Birthday Ranch!!!
Continue ReadingBOSS HOGG RADIO BROADCASTS FROM PLANT CITY
Ferris Waller (aka Boss Hogg) graduated from Plant City High School in 1957. “I graduated with an extremely high, D average,” he said. “Don’t forget that. I was so #@%! close to the bottom of the class, you wouldn’t believe it. If you could find a 1957 annual yearbook, they always had little sayings like, […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 10.24.24
2025 FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL QUEEN’S SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT Are you interested in participating in a pageant? Here is the perfect one for you! The Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Pageant offers young women the chance to engage in an exciting pageant, meet other young women, expand leadership skills, and even have the chance to win scholarship money. […]
Continue ReadingPCPD PUTS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST TO WORK
A lot of smart people work for the Plant City Police Department (PCPD). In addition to them, somewhere deep within the Police Center sits a big brain—not by itself of course—it is carried around inside a human. We will call the brain “H.” In this case, we will say “H” stands for “her.” H is […]
Continue ReadingWHO IS RUNNING IN THIS ELECTION?
Early voting for the November election runs from October 21 through November 3; 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Election Day is November 5; 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The polling location in Plant City is Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon Street. The first items listed as issues on candidates’ websites are below. Since judges […]
Continue ReadingGET HELP WITH FEMA APPLICATIONS AND STATE SERVICES
U.S. Representative for the 15th District, Laurel Lee, has set up a mobile office to help Plant City residents navigate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) paperwork for disaster assistance. The office is open October 21 to October 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 303 Berryfest Place. The congresswoman’s staff is also available to […]
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