Plant City resident Marsha Passmore has been recognized by her community for her personal and community service achievements in Hillsborough County, and has been inducted into the Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The recognition was established in 2011 to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in the community who […]
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FDOT to Host Transportation Industry Hiring Event at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Looking for a job in the construction industry? Attend the hiring event on Wed., March 20 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds.
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival Ends With Another Record-Breaking Year
Festival attendance this year was 634,779 attendees.
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.14.24
We asked Plant City: What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved. What’s your favorite dad joke?
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.14.24
William Marvin Jameson William Marvin Jameson passed away on Mar. 2, 2024, at the age of 73. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Patricia “Pat” Ann Hinson Patricia “Pat” Ann Hinson, 77, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 12, 1946, in Pisgah, Alabama, found rest and peace on Mar. 2, 2024. Expressions of condolences at […]
Continue ReadingWish Farms Partners With Hillsborough County Schools to Sweeten School Lunches
During the month of March, local strawberries will be served to school students at 230 school sites around the county.
Continue ReadingSouthwest Florida Water Management District Launches Water 101 Campaign
The District encourages everyone to do their part in protecting and conserving our shared water resources.
Continue ReadingLocal Students Triumph at Florida Strawberry Festival with Steer, Swine and Plant Sale Success
Some winning steer and swine bidders donate the meat to help feed local families.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Shortcake Throwdown Draws Crowds, Winner Named
Ten contestants stared down a four-pound strawberry shortcake and lived to tell the tale.
Continue ReadingBringing art to life in Plant City
Artist is inspired to create a mural fitting for a “berry” town.
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