Don’t miss out on the twelfth annual Empty Bowls Project being held this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Robert Willaford Railroad Museum and McCall Park, where hungry people will gather to pick out a hand-crafted bowl made by local schoolchildren and share a meal together to promote hunger awareness while benefitting […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Honors Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members at Luncheon
In 2018 a small group of community members from the Elks Lodge partnered with the City of Plant City, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and Plant City Main Street to throw an inaugural picnic event for 250 local veterans to thank them for their selfless sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy. This […]
Continue ReadingNew Plant City Fire Department Receives Design Award
Winning isn’t everything but when you do it’s nice to celebrate the win. Fire Station No. 3 won an Award of Merit in the Investment, Planning and Historic category at this year’s 40th annual Planning and Design Awards presented by TECO and hosted by Hillsborough County Planning Commission. “More than just public safety infrastructure, the […]
Continue ReadingWish Farms Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Grit and hard work from four generations of Wishnatzki’s turned a pushcart business into a multinational corporation.
Continue ReadingPlant City government paves way towards infrastructure progress
Some Plant City streets to get a facelift as part of this three-year project.
Continue ReadingVeterans Day Freebies for Veterans and Active-Duty Military
Businesses give back to veterans and active-duty military with free food and products
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & Choice Application Window Opens
Exciting options are available for 2023-2024 academic year.
Continue ReadingPlant City Police Department recognized by Florida Department of Transportation
Not everyone will be happy that the Plant City Police Department received recognition on Oct. 27 for its participation in the Florida Department of Transporta- tion’s (FDOT) Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement program, a six month long program focused on enhanced speed traf- fic enforcement. The award? Three TruSpeed S laser radar devices featuring split-second speed- […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Veterans Celebrated on Honor Flights
Husband and wife, both veterans, were recognized on separate flights this year for their service.
Continue Reading2023 Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program Application Period Opens
Plant City civic associations and special taxing districts can apply for the influx of cash until Nov. 14.
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