David Hernandez David Hernandez, 80, of Tampa, Fla., born on June 10, 1946, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Rebecca Lynn Dame ‘Becky’ Rebecca Lynn Dame “Becky” was born to Earl and Lois “Darlene” Coleman on May 28, 1973 in Tampa, Fla., and went home […]
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Durant High Junior Inspires Thousands as National AVID Student Speaker
For most high school students, summer means a break from classes and a chance to relax before the next school year begins. For Durant High School student Adalee Szczech, however, this summer brought an extraordinary opportunity: the chance to stand on a national stage and share her story with more than 2,000 people. Szczech, who […]
Continue ReadingUnited Food Bank Expands Hunger Relief Efforts with New Refrigerated Truck and Forklift
Community leaders, donors, volunteers, and local officials gathered Tuesday morning at United Food Bank & Services to celebrate a significant investment in the organization’s mission to fight hunger across Eastern Hillsborough County. The ribbon-cutting and equipment unveiling revealed a new refrigerated box truck and forklift that will strengthen United Food Bank’s ability to transport, store, […]
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A high school alma mater isn’t just something recited at pep rallies or written on the wall of the gym. It represents every student who has ever attended the school, memories made, and the loyalty one feels to a place where they belonged. The alma mater isn’t just for the students who attended the school, […]
Continue ReadingHe Never Sought The Spotlight, But Everyone In Plant City Knew His Name
Brian S. West spent 58 years on this earth doing something remarkably rare: he gave wholeheartedly to the people around him, asking for nothing in return and never keeping score. West, a lifelong resident of Plant City and the face of Publix’s community relations across Central and Southwest Florida, passed away Monday, June 22. He […]
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Brian S. West Brian S. West, 58, of Plant City, born on January 17, 1968, in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2026. He was the Community Relations Manager for Publix, Associate Director for the Florida Strawberry Festival, Board member for the East Hillsborough Law Enforcement Appreciation Association, and the Special Olympics Florida, […]
Continue ReadingRoadside Wonders and Hidden Gems: Summer Day Trips from Plant City
Living here in Plant City puts you within easy reach of some of Florida’s most fascinating destinations. Within a two-hour drive, you can hunt prehistoric shark teeth on the Gulf Coast, watch mermaids perform beneath crystal-clear spring water, browse one of the South’s most celebrated antique districts, explore world-class museums, or wander through a castle […]
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EXPLORE THE TERRAIN WITH CONFIDENCE IN 2026 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Z71 OFF-ROADER Nissan Pathfinder. Kia Telluride. VW Atlas. Honda Pilot. Toyota Grand Highlander … and the list of midsize SUVs goes on. It is no secret that competition in the three-row, family-friendly SUV segment is fierce. Among them all is the robust, reliable and utilitarian Chevrolet […]
Continue Reading2026 PLANT CITY SOARING EAGLE LUNCHEON HONORS GARY PIKE
On June 11, 125 supporters of scouting filled the Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26 for the 2026 Plant City Soaring Eagle Luncheon, where Scouting America’s Greater Tampa Bay Area Council honored longtime community leader, Gary Pike, for his dedication to Scouting and youth leadership development. Pike is Founder and Chairman of the Friends of […]
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