MAKE Plant City and Plant City Main Street have partnered up to create a canvas art project. Artists are invited to submit their pieces in hopes of having them hung on massive canvases throughout historic downtown. Submissions are due Sept. 30.
Continue ReadingUncertain school year leaves teachers in need of help
It’s hard enough for teachers to use their own funds to supply their classrooms every year. Now it appears they may also have to also find finances to have supplies to keep their rooms sanitary throughout an ongoing pandemic. Luckily, if the community wants to step up and lend a helping hand, there’s an easy option.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 7.23.20
This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigated vehicle burglary, DUI, nap time in the car and more.
Continue ReadingCovid-19 update
The latest numbers show that COVID-19 show that the virus is continuing to spread. In the last seven days alone there has been a 23 percent increase in positive cases. Due to the continued spread, the mask mandate is still firmly in place.
Continue ReadingStarbucks NOW OPEN
The new location of Starbucks, which is on James L. Redman, is now officially open.
Continue ReadingObituaries 7.23.20
Obituaries 7.23.20
Continue ReadingDevMar Development ranked number one for Midtown project
Four companies put in bids in hopes of being selected to bring the Midtown District to life. The CRA board ranked the entries and selected DevMar Development as its top choice.
Continue ReadingLocal family heads to D.C. to advocate for a ‘War on Cancer’
Jennifer Harnage has been fighting ovarian cancer for nearly three years. The lack of funding for research as well as frequent late diagnosis has led to the cancer being dubbed “the silent killer.” Her family hopes to encourage elected officials to make cancer research a priority.
Continue ReadingTwo improvement projects on the way
The city’s Lift Station 2 and the subdivision are one step closer to some major upgrades following Monday night’s commission meeting.
Continue ReadingRising COVID-19 cases in state lead to question of responsibility of pandemic response
It appears the county commission may soon handle the pandemic response, stripping the power from the EPG. Under the proposal, the EPG would remain in place to navigate the county through hurricanes but pandemics would be managed by the county.
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