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.
Continue ReadingChamber honors ag community in annual Salute to Agriculture Luncheon
The luncheon looked far different than any year prior thanks to the safety precautions put in place by the chamber, but the spirit remained high as local Ag enthusiasts were honored for their work in the industry.
Continue ReadingTours open this weekend for Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center
The community is invited to take part in tours on Friday and
Saturday at the community center before it officially opens to the public on Monday.
BOCC takes over pandemic response
The Board of County Commissioners is now firmly in control of the pandemic response. In today’s meeting, they will determine whether or not the group wishes to make the mask mandate a
permanent future in the county’s state of emergency or continue to renew it week to week.
SFBH announces plans to relocate
It appears South Florida Baptist Hospital intends to move its services to the other side of town after announcing its proposed new location is off Exit 22 of I-4 east of the East Sam Allen Road and North Park Road intersection.
Continue ReadingKrazy Kup preps to reopen indoor venue
For months the only coffee house in downtown has relied on a walk up window to keep customers caffeinated and stuffed with homemade pastries. The business announced its indoor operations would resume on Aug. 18.
Continue ReadingPCPD Chief Ed Duncan announces retirement
Duncan has spent his entire professional life wearing a badge and is finally putting it aside for good when he retires for the second, and final, time this winter.
Continue ReadingVarrea map amendment draws further concerns from neighboring residents
Varrea asked for another map amendment from city commissioners. The public hearing led to many concerns from residents on road safety and flooding in the area.
Continue ReadingChamber offers easy guide to informed voting
Thanks to the 2020 Plant City Virtual Candidate Forum, voters can get an in-depth look at candidates so they are fully informed when they step into the voting booth.
Continue ReadingObituaries 8.6.20
Obituaries 8.6.20
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