Jay Hollenkamp was selected Monday evening to represent Plant City on Hillsborough County’s Charter Surtax for Transportation Improvements Independent Oversight Committee.
Continue ReadingFestival fanatics camp out for concert tickets
The Florida Strawberry Festival is known for many things, including its impressive lineup every year for its concert series. This year, one family camped out for five days to ensure they got great seats.
Continue ReadingExchange students vote PC top U.S. destination
Students with Educational First voted Plant City as the best place in the country to visit at the annual ceremony in November.
Continue ReadingCommission roundup
During Monday night’s commissions meeting a ceremony for Ashley Moody was planned for Dec. 18, code enforcement addressed growing complaints regarding commercial vehicles in residential areas and the city said farewell to its current auditorium.
Continue ReadingTeens learn to cruise
HCSO held a Teen Driver Challenge Saturday where experienced deputies taught 20 teens how to become expert drivers.
Continue ReadingSanta disembarks at depot
Santa Claus is making a special appearance at the train depot and trading in his sleigh for a shiny caboose.
Continue ReadingChristmas time is here
Plant City is rolling out the red carpet for the holiday season with a calendar filled with non-stop events for residents of all ages.
Continue ReadingThe long and winding road
FDOT assures Alexander Street construction will not interfere with the Florida Strawberry Festival.
Continue ReadingYou can’t stop the beat
A retro recording studio has opened its doors in Plant City allowing local artists to create their work in their own backyard.
Continue ReadingPCPD asks for help with deadly hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver killed one pedestrian and injured two others on Dec. 2 near Fuego Bar & Grille. PCPD is asking the public for help in identifying suspicious vehicles that match the suspected SUV.
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