Every spring and summer, something called “kitten season” arrives in full force. Warmer weather brings a surge of litters born outdoors, and suddenly, tiny kittens seem to appear everywhere. While it can feel overwhelming, this is also a time when everyday people can make a real, life-saving difference. If you find kittens or notice outdoor […]
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The Lady in City Hall
Writers in Residence Program Dr. Scotty & Hsiu Huang History Center Plant City History & Photo Archives She’s there. The lady in City Hall. She had her first walk through City Hall when she was only two, as her father proudly showed her the new City Hall. She’s still there. Time passed in her youth […]
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BESTSELLER 2026 FORD F-150 IS TRULY THE PICKUP LEADER! Did you know that the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for over 44 years and the top pickup for 49 years? Now that is an accomplishment speaking volumes of this remarkable truck that can seat from three to six people. […]
Continue ReadingYoung Athlete Finishes Among Nation’s Best at Elks Hoop Shoot Finals
A Valrico family is celebrating a major achievement after 8-year-old Benjamin Stone Beverly, representing Plant City Elks Lodge #1727, earned a top-five finish at the Elks National Hoop Shoot competition in Chicago. Benjamin, the son of Jakob and Linsey Beverly and older brother to Asher, has been playing basketball since he was 5 years old. […]
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William ‘W.F’ Franklin Goff, Jr. William “W.F” Franklin Goff, Jr., 88, of Turkey Creek, born on October 4, 1937, entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2025. Expressions of condolence at Hopewell Funeral.com. Linda Brown Manery Linda Brown Manery, 79, of Waxhaw, NC peacefully passed away on Apr. 12, 2026. Expressions of Condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. […]
Continue ReadingDual-Enrolled Dynamo: Grace Burris to Take Center Stage as Hillsborough College’s Commencement Speaker
When nearly 10,000 graduates, families, and faculty fill the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Fri., May 1, one voice will rise above the crowd: Grace Burris. The Plant City resident has been selected as the 2026 Hillsborough College commencement speaker, an honor earned through a competitive speech contest that drew some of […]
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AS GAS PRICES PEAK, AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON IS A COMPELLING CHOICE With its sweeping roofline leading to an almost coupe-like appearance, it is arguably one of the sleekest compact all-electric luxury SUVs on the market. Sitting between the Q4 and Q8 e-trons, the 2025 Aud Q6 Sportback e-tron is quick off the mark, with […]
Continue ReadingSir Henry’s Haunted Trail Brings “Ghost Town BBQ” to Life for One Weekend Only
For one weekend only, the woods of Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail will transform into something far more sinister. “Ghost Town BBQ” arrives as a limited-run event, blending the grit of an old western frontier with the eerie tension of a full-scale haunted experience. From April 17 through April 19, guests are invited to step into […]
Continue ReadingAnchored Fellowship Takes Root in Plant City, Building a Church Centered on Scripture, Family, and Discipleship
Anchored Fellowship, a newly formed church community in Plant City, is growing rapidly after beginning with 86 founding members and quickly surpassing 100, as families and individuals unite around a shared vision of building a church modeled after the early church described in scripture. The congregation describes itself as a body of believers “who were […]
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