The Plant City Stadium was alive with activity on Sat., Aug. 5 for the third annual community picnic with first responders. The event, organized by a collaborative effort between local authorities, emergency services and iImpact PC, aimed to dispel any apprehensions children might have towards first responders and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for their crucial roles in safeguarding the community.
Community residents came out to show their support for TD Bank’s new Plant City store, located at 308 Alexander St. Celebrations included a ribbon cutting, food, entertainment, games and prizes.
A centennial birthday deserved a celebration. Burney Elementary, located at 901 E. Evers St., turned 100 years old this month. The event included speakers who were former alumni and staff, a tour of the original structure with student historians sharing facts about the building, a walking museum featuring photos of the school’s rich history and refreshments.
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced the 2023 Florida’s 11 to Save, a list of the most threatened historic places in the state, at the 2023 Preservation on Main Street conference. The 1914 High School Community Center made the list.
Plant City Police Department (PCPD) welcomed four new officers into its police force: Benjamin Cundiff, Ryan Garcia, Gabriel Galvan and Demarcus Smith.
High school football also swung into gear when the Durant Cougars opened their football season before a huge home crowd and pulled out a massive 48-6 win over the Chamberlain Storm.
