An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide Saturday evening in Plant City, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced. Faustino Antunez, 48, was arrested today by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) after he was involved in a traffic crash and was suspected of driving under the influence. He also provided a false […]
Continue ReadingCommissioners Approve Funds For McCall Park Refresh
The park, nestled in the heart of downtown, will get a new gazebo, benches and landscaping.
Continue ReadingCity Officials Propose Balanced Budget For Next Fiscal Year
The first public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-24 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be September 11. Here’s a brief look at what’s in the budget.
Continue ReadingCity Employees To See Pay Bump If Proposed Budget Passes
City employees could see pay increases ranging anywhere from 13.5 to 23.5 percent.
Continue ReadingPlant City Police Department Welcome New Officers
Four officers were sworn in last week to bring the force size to 71.
Continue ReadingCSX Railroad Track Maintenance To Impact Polk and Hillsborough County
The track maintenance project began Monday in Polk County and will continue into Plant City in coming weeks.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.17.23
Two Dead After Weekend Shooting Two men are dead after a shooting in the 1300 block of East Church Street early Sunday morning, according to a news release. Plant City Police Department responded to a 911 call August 13 at 2:44 a.m. about shots being fired in the area of Jenkins Street and South Morgan […]
Continue ReadingBurney Elementary To Celebrate 100th Anniversary This Month
A centennial birthday deserves a celebration, whether you’re a person or a structure. Burney Elementary, located at 901 E. Evers St., will get its celebration this month. Principal Brooke Quinlan said the community is welcome to attend the event, held at the school on Thursday, August 24, that will include speakers who are former alumni […]
Continue ReadingSpecial Commission Meeting Announced to Discuss Proposed Budget
City officials want input on the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
Continue ReadingJada Brown Crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer
The win qualifies her to compete in the Miss Volunteer America pageant in June 2024.
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