By Logan Libretti In less than three weeks, three children have drowned in different bodies of water in Plant City, two just five days apart. On June 17, a 3-year-old Plant City girl was found in an above-ground swimming pool. On June 13, a 4-year-old boy left the dance floor at a wedding in Plant […]
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Obituary: Margret H. Hackney
Margret H. Hackney, 78, of Plant City died June 24, 2015. She was a member of the Willow Oak Church of God. She is survived by sons, Michael Hackney (Sherry) and Ronnie D. Hackney; daughter, Donnie Hackney; brothers, Richard Binnion, Jimmy Binnion, Gene Binnion; sisters, Lib Alford, Shirley Ross, Irene King, Jodi McCain, Ruth Long; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Georgia “Joy” Powell
Georgia “Joy” Powell “Granny,” 89, of Plant City, died June 26, 2015. She was a lunchroom cook at Pinecrest Elementary, having retired after 25 years of service, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking for Sunday family gatherings and fishing. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene […]
Continue ReadingLife lessons from the field: Pondering pastor
As we have entered into the summer months of vacations, traveling and other activities, it is important to remember that our witness for our Lord never takes a hiatus. Although I could not find the original author, I was struck by a story I heard many years ago and its pinpointed message in the form […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Lee Campbell
Robert Lee Campbell “Big Daddy,” 88, of Plant City, died June 22, 2015. He was born in Union County, Mississippi. He was a member of Northside Baptist in Plant City, and a member and past master of the Masonic Lodge #770 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a retired supervisor with Procter and Gamble. He is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Christine Kaiser
Christine Kaiser, 72, of Lakeland and formerly of Plant City, died June 23, 2015. She was born in Murphy, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Francis Kaiser; and many family and friends. A graveside remembrance was held June 30 at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Family received friends at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Servi-Todo grand opening
Servi-Todo officially opened for business Friday, June 26, offering a number of services for Plant City’s English and Spanish-speaking populations. The company, in its 18th year of existence, offers insurance, notary, bookkeeping, payroll and embroidery services, and its other services include passport photos, long-distance faxes and marriage services. Its offices are located at 2907 W. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Nazarene VBS
Plant City Church of the Nazarene made a splash over the weekend with its VBS program. In addition to crafts, music and storytelling, the kids got to play on a giant, inflatable waterslide and stay cool in the summer heat.
Continue ReadingPlant City Fourth celebration to go off with bang
Hundreds of people have made their way into the Plant City Stadium to enjoy grilled food and family activities on the Fourth of July holiday, and the tradition booms on in 2015. Plant City Recreation & Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival, along with other local business […]
Continue ReadingCity remembers Westley Hancock, owner of Bruce’s Barber Shop
Westley Hancock always joked that he would make his wife, Emily Hancock, the best barber in town. “He was one of a kind,” Emily Hancock said. “He was full of life.” The late owner of Bruce’s Barbershop, died Tuesday, June 16 at home. Although the medical examiner’s report has not yet been released, officials believe […]
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