The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26 in Plant City spends hours each year prepping and placing close to 900 Christmas wreaths on the graves of local veterans.
Continue ReadingHigginbotham bids Hillsborough County farewell
Al Higginbotham served on the Board of County Commissioners for more than a decade. Now he’s hanging up his hat and preparing to start the next chapter of his adventurous life.
Continue ReadingYouth Parade accepting applications
The 2019 Strawberry Youth Parade is on its way. Applications are now open and the grand marshal has been unveiled.
Continue ReadingNow we wait
There are many changes ahead for Plant City, but as evidenced in Monday night’s commission meeting the city is at a slight impasse as it gathers more information before moving forward.
Continue ReadingMakers gonna make
A new maker space is coming to Plant City offering local creatives a venue to construct and craft while also providing informative classes for those who wish to acquire new skills.
Continue ReadingOperation Paying It Forward
A new organization in Plant City is taking random acts of kindness to a whole new level.
Continue ReadingSanta Claus is coming to town
The annual Santa Sled Fest is expanding to serve families that usually participate in Christmas in the Park, which will not be hosted this year.
Continue ReadingPark no more
The city is having a public hearing on Nov. 26 regarding a proposed ordinance that would prohibit parking or stopping in certain areas throughout the city.
Continue ReadingTwinkling winter wonderland
There’s no need to leave town to check out elaborate Christmas light displays. Starting on Thanksgiving Day there are several hidden gems in Plant City offering unique holiday creations.
Continue ReadingPCPD holds massive manhunt
Early Friday morning officers from Plant City Police Department participated in a massive manhunt in an attempt to find suspects fleeing from a fatal hit and run.
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