Welcome to The Songwriters Circle. Each month, The Songwriters Circle showcases a variety of talented local songwriters from across Central Florida. This month’s featured Artists: Tim Davis Tim Davis delivers a raw, emotional live music experience you won’t want to miss. Armed with soulful guitar work and expressive phrasing, this lifelong, blues-driven artist commands intimate […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 09.17.26
Edna Lee Collier Raulerson Edna Lee Collier Raulerson passed away at home on Sept. 12, 2026, at the age of 99. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Carol Morgan Galloway Carol Morgan Galloway, 75, of Valrico, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 4 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Jeffrey Raymond Wilson Jeffrey Raymond Wilson, 74, of […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 09.17.26
The director of the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum submitted this photo of the double-diamond replacement by CSX that took place on September 1 at the depot.
Continue ReadingBroken Beaver Brewing Brings Craft Beer, Community to Downtown Plant City
Fifteen months ago, Sean Colleran, Robbie Reed and Jason Jones joked about opening a brewery together. Now, the trio is set to host Broken Beaver Brewing’s grand opening on Sept. 26. Jones said the vision for the brewery came together with help from the partners, their families, and the Plant City community. “A lot of […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.17.26
We asked Plant City: What is your stance on the Oxford comma? It is important for distinction. Like if you were to say, “My book is dedicated to my parents, JFK and Muhammad Ali” instead of “My book is dedicated to my parents, JFK, and Muhammad Ali”. The first one sounds as if my parents […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 09.17.26
September 4 Smashing – Agg Assault Deadly Weapon Happy Homes Ln/E US Highway 92 Officer responded to the location regarding an unknown male throwing an object and breaking the windshield of a vehicle. New Sound System – Theft 1600 block of Jim Johnson Rd An officer responded to the location regarding a delayed theft from […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Commission Faces Tough Questions on Flock Cameras and Future Development
The commission meeting was full of tension and frustration, with a night full of questions over Flock cameras and future development. Before the commotion began, the meeting started with awards and recognition. Recognition 26-414 – Presentation of a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Plant City.” The month is dedicated to […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 09.10.26
Dave Hoover submitted this photo of a rainbow. The photo was taken from North Park Isle, looking east.
Continue ReadingObituaries 09.10.26
Ms. Evelyn Johnson Milton Ms. Evelyn Johnson Milton, 95, of Lithia, Fla., born on Aug. 8, 1931, in Keysville, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 4, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. James ‘Bobby’ Robert Evans, Sr. James “Bobby” Robert Evans, Sr., 74, of Plant City, Fla., born on July 23, 1952, in Marion, […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.10.26
We asked Plant City: Is a hotdog a sandwich? A hot dog is definitely NOT a sandwich. It’s in a class of goodness all by itself. Staci Martin According to Merriam Webster, yes: two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between. Ciara Martin No it’s a tube of […]
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