In Psalm 84:10, the psalmist, King David, wrote, Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. The picture here is that just a moment with the Lord is better than an abundance […]
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Click, cart, delivered: Amazon, Winn-Dixie expand Plant City grocery reach
The grocery aisle is getting a digital upgrade in Plant City, where milk, eggs, and even last-minute dinner ideas can now arrive at your front door faster than it takes to find a parking spot. Amazon and Winn-Dixie announced a major expansion of their grocery delivery partnership, bringing thousands of items to homes across Plant […]
Continue ReadingCentral Maintenance & Welding Gifting Blessings
If you know Central Maintenance & Welding, you likely know them for their excellence, craftsmanship, and strong reputation in our community, but to Everyday Blessings, they are so much more. CMW is a company with a deeply generous heart and an unwavering commitment to children in foster care. For the past six years, they have […]
Continue ReadingVietnam veteran to speak at Plant City ceremony honoring service
A Vietnam War veteran from Hillsborough County will share his story of service, sacrifice, and healing during an upcoming ceremony honoring those who served in one of the nation’s most divisive conflicts. Donald Day, a former U.S. Army platoon leader who grew up in Brandon, is scheduled to speak March 29 at the Vietnam War […]
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SPACE-AGE LOOK, STATE-OF-THE-ART TECH MAKE IONIQ 9 EV AN ENTICING PICK! Accolades and Ioniq appear to go together! The 2022 and 2023 World Car of the Year Award winners – all-electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 – are joined by their big sibling this year, the full-size Ioniq 9. The three-row, six- or seven-passenger SUV […]
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We asked Plant City: It’s National Puppy Day! Drop a photo of your four-legged friends in the comments for a chance to be featured.
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.26.26
Albert H. Gee Albert H. Gee, 81, of Plant City, Fla., born on Nov. 27, 1944, in Saint Wendel, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 15, 2026. Expressions of condolence at Hopewellfuneral.com. Charles Leslie Hixon Jr. Charles Leslie Hixon Jr., born Oct. 10, 1940, in Williamsport, Maryland, passed away at 85, Mar. 13, 2026. Expressions of […]
Continue ReadingHunting Down Plant City’s Best Vegetarian Eats
Plant City isn’t just about strawberries. Although, don’t get me wrong, they are worth loading up on. Nestled among the charming streets and local shops are some seriously tasty vegetarian dishes that even devoted carnivores will drool over. Today, we’re on a hunt: a meat-free adventure through town, sampling the most flavorful, veggie-forward offerings our […]
Continue ReadingFELECIA BROOME: CARRYING THE TORCH
The other day, someone asked me about my favorite places in Plant City, and before the words were even out of their mouth, I already knew my answer. Sure, there’s historic downtown, our many wonderful parks and outdoor spaces, the Strawberry Festival fairgrounds, and some great local spots to grab a coffee or something to […]
Continue ReadingPlant City History & Photo Archives opens new home, introduces ‘The Plant Room’ for meetings/gatherings
Plant City History & Photo Archives has opened the doors to its new home in the Lee Building, located at 110 E. Reynolds St., Suite 100, giving the longtime local history organization expanded exhibit space, improved archival storage, and a new meeting room designed to bring the community together around local history. The nonprofit organization […]
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