Two Dead After Weekend Shooting
Two men are dead after a shooting in the 1300 block of East Church Street early Sunday morning, according to a news release.
Plant City Police Department responded to a 911 call August 13 at 2:44 a.m. about shots being fired in the area of Jenkins Street and South Morgan Street.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located two adult males with upper body trauma. Both men were transported to local hospitals but succumbed to their injuries.
According to the report, its appears to be an isolated incident with no perceived threat to the public.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Plant City Police Detective Sergeant Gerald Baker at 813-707-2271.
This is an active investigation.
Park Road Resurfacing Almost Completed
The City of Plant City is resurfacing East Park Road nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Flaggers are onsite to facilitate traffic flow. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, August 18.
The City owns this portion of Park Road but does not own or maintain the FDOT or Hillsborough County-owned North and South Park Road.
FDOT has several projects planned for these roadways, including improving the I-4 interchange, road resurfacing and adding a turn lane near Marshall Middle School.
We Have A Winner
Congratulations to Monica Jackson, who submitted the winning photo for July’s Last Friday costume contest. Jackson’s daughter, six-year-old Averley Jackson, donned a Harry Potter costume, created by her 14-year-old sister Delaney, for the monthly event. In addition to winning some Plant City Main Street Swag, she takes the cake for the cutest “Dobby” in Plant City.
Planning Boards Seek Input About Possible MPO Merger
The clock is ticking for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serving Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties to submit to the Governor a feasibility report exploring the benefits, costs and process of consolidating into a single MPO. An MPO is a policy board of local officials representing a metropolitan area, which sets priorities for collaborative investments in significant transportation projects. The merge would create the largest MPO in the state by population and allow it to compete more effectively with other regions for funding but could result in smaller community safety, access and mobility needs losing influence in favor of larger, regional projects. Residents can provide feedback to the Hillsborough TPO Board via a five-minute survey, which ends August 20.
Medicare Part D Offers No Cost Vaccines
Got Medicare Part D? The government health insurance plan now covers these vaccines at no cost to you: shingles, RSV, tetanus/diptheria (Td), whooping cough, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, COVID-19 vaccines, pneumococcal and flu shots. Stay up-to-date with vaccines and talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you.
Code Enforcement Board Position Filled
Plant City resident Jerry Harrold received an appointment to the Code Enforcement Board at this week’s commission meeting. Harrold, who was serving as the first alternate, is filling the seat vacated by Tamica Thomas Simpson, who resigned in June. He’ll fulfill the remainder of the three-year term, which commenced April 1.
The Code Enforcement Board hears and decides alleged violations of all the codes and ordinances of the City. Harrold hopes his service will make a difference in the city. “I grew up in Plant City and I want to see a nice city to raise my family in and keep things in order in a nice way,” he said.
Plant City Lions Club Awarded Campaign 100 Model Club
Plant City Lions Club was recognized by Lions Club International as a Campaign 100 Model Club. The distinction means its members champion all Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) cause areas, broadly and proudly promote the impact of Lions, LCIF and Campaign 100, collectively support LCIF and the campaign financially and through awareness-building and fundraising efforts, bring about much-needed positive change in the world.