Ann Lucille “Lucy” Shorkey Ann Lucille “Lucy” Shorkey, 66, of Valrico, Fla., born on Aug. 13, 1958, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Apr. 10, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Roger Denton Smith Roger Denton Smith, 80, was born at Westover Air Force Base in Springfield Massachusetts on Oct. 20, 1944, he entered […]
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Plant Citian wins big at World’s Second Largest Airshow
Plant City’s own Cpt. James Verner took home a Grand Champion award for his 1952 Beech 18 in the Classic Custom division this past weekend at the world’s second largest airshow. The Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo celebrated its 51st year with six near perfect weather days in 2025, and Verner’s beautiful two tone red “Beech Damsel” was a […]
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Catherine Louise Head Catherine Louise Head left this world and entered Heaven to be with Jesus on Apr. 2, 2025 at the age of 94. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Sandra Mae Henderson Hogben Sandra Mae Henderson Hogben, 72 of Valrico, born on July 12, 1952, in Greenville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingCHURCH OF GOD CHILDREN’S PASTOR RETIRES AFTER 31 YEARS
In 1969, two ladies knocked at the door of Greg Davis’ house. They asked his mother if Greg and his sister could come to Forest Park Church of God. “I think my mom was excited about a babysitting service, to be honest with you. So, she let us get on the church bus. That has […]
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We asked Plant City: If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know? Only Jesus can tell you the truth about yourself and your future… there’s no crystal ball that will ever do that.. Terry Danielle Pittinger I guess I’d […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 04.03.25 LAVISH LINCOLN AVIATOR WILL INDULGE OCCUPANTS!
“Lincoln. What a Luxury Car Should Be.” It was a popular slogan then and even today this Ford division brand can teach comparatively newer automakers a lesson or two in extravagance. As was evident in our test drive of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, slotted right under the full-size Navigator. Introduced just six years ago, the […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY GIRL IS HEALED OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE
According to Mayo Clinic, sickle cell disease affects the shape of red blood cells. These cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles, and are rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow. Since blood carries oxygen […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND EVENTS MAKE PLANT CITY A BETTER PLACE
VIETMAN VETERANS March 29 marked Vietnam War Veterans Day. In honor of the event, the Plant City Elks Lodge, Plant City Armed Forces Memorial Foundation, American Legion, AMVETS, Plant City Republican Women, and Heroes Heart Inc. sponsored the second annual, Welcome Home and BIG Thank you to Vietnam Veterans, event. The proceedings began at 10:00 […]
Continue ReadingCONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY HELD
On March 26, 1,013 high school students from 47 west central and southwest Florida schools descended on the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover for Tampa Bay Construction Career Day. “This is a field trip opportunity with my GAP program,” Rion Wingate said. “A GAP program is for kids at risk of falling behind and not being able […]
Continue ReadingJAZZ UNDER THE TREES FUNDRAISER HELD
On March 29, the fourth annual Jazz Under The Trees happened at William Glover School in Bealsville. A $50 ticket secured a barbeque with two sides, free parking, a tour of the school, and live performances by Al Chisholm, the present-day Guitar Slim, Jabez, Crysandra Scott, and David Bathen. The first year, around 300 people […]
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