Who says American muscle cars must have a V-8 engine and that too preferably a Hemi? Meet Sixpack, the powertrain replacement for the 2026 Dodge Charger. After driving the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-6 H.O. (High Output) in the Scat Pack Plus months ago, we had the opportunity to test the (Standard Output) of the same […]
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Plant City Entertainment Unveils Exciting 2026-27 Season at Annual Membership Meeting
Plant City Entertainment, our community theatre and playhouse, is truly one of the hidden gems in our seemingly not-so-hidden town. On Wednesday June 24, they held their Annual Membership Meeting, and I was fortunate enough to be invited. There are some exiting things ahead for our community theatre group! President Victor Hamilton started things off […]
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Circle your answer for each question. (No peeking at the answers!) 1. You receive a text saying, “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to update your address.” A. Click the link immediately. B. Ignore it or verify the delivery directly through the shipping company’s official website or app. C. Reply “STOP.” 2. Someone claiming […]
Continue ReadingAfter years of hardship, Plant City family opens the door to a new beginning
For Cedric and Lee Reid, the simple act of unlocking a front door marked the end of years of uncertainty and the beginning of a new chapter for their family. Surrounded by volunteers, community members and supporters last week, the Plant City couple accepted the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home, giving their […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 07.09.26
Camille Challis Camille Challis, 78, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 19, 1947, in Iola, Kansas, entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. William D. Boyette William D. Boyette, 51, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 16, 1974, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. […]
Continue ReadingMore Than a Coffee House: Krazy Kup’s Legacy of Listening
Over the last two months, we have looked at the voices and the vision fueling The Songwriters Circle. However, a musical movement cannot thrive in a vacuum, it needs a home. For us, that home is the very fabric of Plant City. This month, we are shining a light on Krazy Kup, a coffee house […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 07.02.26 2026 GMC SIERRA DENALI ULTIMATE IS A UTILITARIAN WORKHORSE!
Basically, it is a souped-up version of the twin from the other stable, Chevy Silverado. And just like its sibling, the GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD Crew Cab Ultimate truck is equipped with a 6.2-liter engine. This ensures that the solidly built full-size pickup delivers quick acceleration from any speed, ample passing ability and accurate […]
Continue ReadingCovering Home: The Family Legacy Behind Tosca Roofing
For more than four decades, Tosca Roofing has been helping Central Florida homeowners and businesses protect what matters most. Built on hard work, family values, and a commitment to doing things the right way, the company has grown from a small residential roofing operation into one of the region’s trusted names in roofing and exterior […]
Continue ReadingMore Than Pictures: The Lee Building Exhibit Gives Plant City’s History New Life
For nearly three decades, hundreds of historic photographs quietly lined the hallways of Plant City’s Lee Building. Framed and displayed as part of the building’s 1998 renovation, they became familiar fixtures to those who happened to pass by. Yet despite their historical significance, these images remained largely hidden from the broader public, preserved only in […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 07.02.26
We asked Plant City: How have you been staying cool in this intense summer heat? I haven’t Shannon Crosby My secret is wet that hot tubs don’t have to be hot. I keep mine with a low body temperature, like high 80s. Refreshing! Tim Jones I haven’t… I’m Mexican while in Plant City Freddie Villa […]
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