During the budget workshop on Aug. 24, the idea to create an emergency fund out of a portion of the city’s reserves was floated.
Continue ReadingData dump leads to massive spike in COVID-19 cases
It’s getting far more complicated to get an accurate look at COVID-19’s spread throughout the state as new information indicates lack of responsive reporting of cases.
Continue ReadingBudget breakdown
The first public hearing on the proposed FY 2020-21 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be on Sept. 14. Here’s an overview of where the city plans to spend its funds.
Continue ReadingArmwood High School student killed in car accident near County Line Road
Tuesday evening a 16-year-old lost control of their SUV on Ralston Road, running off the asphalt and into a tree. An 18-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
Continue ReadingCalling all pups: Coolest Dog contest has arrived
Local doggos have until Oct. 15 to strike a pose that will win the hearts of the community as they compete in the annual Coolest Dog contest.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: Contracts adjusted and North Park Isle hearing set
Commissioners agreed to alter the city’s contract with Fry Entertainment, Inc. to include the creation of a communication plan for the city’s upcoming transition from a manual to an automated trash collection system. Commissioners also set a public hearing for the proposed expansion of North Park Isle.
Continue ReadingSchool district braces for impact as doors officially open Monday
Despite the many complications that have risen throughout the process of determining if and when students would return to classrooms, Hillsborough County is sticking to its plan to reopen its doors on Monday.
Continue ReadingCity budget workshop: Big changes coming soon for post office, PCPD
The former post office is set to be demolished and the PCPD body cameras pilot program underway.
Continue ReadingPCPD investigating fatal shooting on Alabama Street
Just before 2 a.m. Plant City Police received a 911 call about a shooting on Alabama Street. When they arrived they found a man with a gunshot wound to the head. He later died at the hospital.
Continue ReadingMask mandate altered as children prep to head back to school
The mask mandate for the county was altered to require children age 5 and up to now wear a mask inside a business. Despite decreasing numbers, the county is not yet at the trend the CDC recommends, so the mandate will now run alongside the county’s state of emergency.
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