Obituaries 7.16.20
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.
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 ReadingCelebration of Life scheduled for Morgan Pierce
Plant City lost one of its brightest stars on June 25. “A Celebration fit for a Queen” will be held in her honor at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grimes building at 7 p.m. July 12.
Continue ReadingMidtown bids have arrived
Four bids have come in for the city’s fourth try to bring Midtown to life. A meeting this morning will fully detail each of the proposals.
Continue ReadingObituaries 7.9.20
Obituaries 7.9.20
Continue ReadingWalden Lake starts new chapter
Crews began demolishing the old clubhouse at Walden Lake this week in the first step toward the future for the property.
Continue ReadingMask order once again altered
The county’s EPG has decided to alter the mask mandate once more in an effort to lessen the burden placed on business owners while still having penalties in place for those who don’t comply.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 7.9.20
This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigated a stolen Schwinn bike, a vandalized car, a garage theft, a kicked-in door and more.
Continue ReadingGarland Foods production facility coming to Plant City
Two Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions were approved last week. One will bring Garland Foods to town and the other
is for the Saputo Dairy expansion.