Ever since it was launched in 2020, the Telluride SUV has received accolades from numerous automotive outlets. To keep the momentum going without resting on its laurels, Kia engineers have totally overhauled the hot-seller for next year by skipping on the 2026 model. Wheelbase increases by 2.7 and length by 2.3 inches from its predecessor […]
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Rain couldn’t keep Plant City from honoring its veterans
The storm that rolled in Sunday was wet and relentless, making a cozy day at home in pajamas sound pretty appealing. But a little rain isn’t going to keep veterans from showing up. Nearly 600 people packed the Trinkle Center on Sunday for the eighth annual Plant City Honors Veterans event, many of them arriving […]
Continue ReadingFive generations of roots, one big vision for Plant City’s downtown
For Shannon Keil, downtown Plant City is more than a collection of historic buildings, storefronts and familiar streets. It’s part of her family’s story, one that stretches back five generations. Now, Keil has a chance to help shape what comes next. The new executive director of Historic Plant City Main Street is bringing a background […]
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We asked Plant City: Share your Halloween costumes! Did your pets join in the festive fun?
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Patricia ‘Pat’ Messick Patricia “Pat” Messick entered into eternal rest on Oct. 29, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Fredrick Forest Bosserman Fredrick Forest Bosserman passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2026 in Alaska, with his son, Wally and daughter in law, Joanne. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Steven ‘Steve’ Russell Young Steve was born […]
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Evelyn Naomi Harrison Evelyn Naomi Harrison, 86, of Brandon, Fla., born on Jan. 14, 1940, in Attalla, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 22, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Merry Joan Lane Merry Joan Lane, 86, of Valrico, Fla., born on Dec. 25, 1939, in Live Oak, entered into eternal rest on Oct. […]
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1. Halloween originated with which ancient festival? A. Yule B. Samhain C. Beltane D. Ostara 2. What vegetable did people carve into jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became popular? A. Watermelon B. Zucchini C. Turnips D. Mushrooms 3. Who is the Irish folklore character tied to the legend of the jack-o’-lantern? A. Puca B. Will-o’-the wisp C. […]
Continue ReadingBrown’s Jewelers Celebrates 40 Years of Service in Plant City
For 40 years, Brown’s Jewelers has remained a fixture in Plant City, serving generations of customers from the same storefront on James L. Redman Parkway. While businesses have come and gone and the city has grown and changed around it, the locally owned jewelry store has continued to do what it does best: help people […]
Continue ReadingTaking Flight: A Discovery Flight Rekindles a Lifelong Love of Aviation
Have you ever noticed the sound of a light aircraft overhead and raised your gaze skyward, wondering what the world looks like from way up there? Maybe you have an interest in aviation but have never taken that next step to see what it’s like to actually fly an airplane. I’ve had an interest in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Jossie Azorin Celebrates 100 Years of Love, Family, and Community
One hundred years of life means a century of stories to tell, memories to cherish, and people to love. For Maria Josefa “Jossie” Azorin, turning 100 was a milestone worth celebrating with the people who have made her life so special. Born Oct. 6, 1926, Jossie celebrated her 100th birthday with nearly two weeks of […]
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