September 6 Oops – Warrant Arrest 400 block of W. Renfro St An officer responded to Probation and Parole and made contact with a subject who had an active Hillsborough County warrant for VOP Trafficking in Amphetamine 14-28 grams. The subject was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail. Tiny Steal – Warrant Arrest 700 […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 09.19.24
While cruising on a private yacht charter around the British Virgin Islands, this crew stopped for a photo at the Soggy Dollar bar. Pictured Randy and Jolene Loos, Raul and Lori DeMello, Scott and Susan Collins and yacht crew chef Katie Brown with Blue Winds Yachting
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking Held For Career Center
“Through hard work and education, we can deliver a strong economy and opportunity for all.” -Julia Gillard On Tuesday, September 17, Hillsborough County Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s newest career center in Plant City. The new educational facility will be located at 1690 E Park Road and will open in the […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 09.19.24
EXTENDED WATERING RESTRICTIONS The Governing board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District voted on Tuesday, August 27, to extend the Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order and one-day-per-week watering through December 31. This is in effect for Plant City residents, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The Modified Phase I Water Shortage Order also prohibits […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness
The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and, of course, lots of delicious food. But before diving into those yummy treats, there’s a big benefit to hitting the gym or just being active. This isn’t just about looking good in those holiday photos—it’s about feeling great and enjoying the season to its […]
Continue ReadingFEEDING FIRST RESPONDERS
Twenty-three years ago, the unthinkable happened—a major terrorist attack on American soil. After airliners struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, first responders went in to rescue victims. But the Twin Towers collapsed. Almost 3,000 people died that day, including 412 first responders. The first responders are still paying the price—succumbing to cancer and […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET IS $126 MILLION
The City of Plant City made public its proposed budget for next year with an increase of $17 million. The 2023-2024 budget was $108,779,353 and the new number for 2024-2025 is $125,925,917—a 15.8% increase. “There is quite a bit of increased capital spending, which means we are investing in the community,” said City Manager, Bill […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 09.19.24
April Sullivent took this photo of a beautiful sunset in Dover
Continue ReadingHOLE IN ONE LEGACY WILL CONTINUE
When you’re in Plant City and craving a sweet treat, what do you get? Is it ice-cream, cake, coffee, candy… what about a donut? There is nothing quite as yummy as biting into a fresh, glazed to perfection, sweet donut. One Plant City business has been making customers happy with their delicious donuts for about […]
Continue ReadingPossession of Firearm on School Property
The Plant City Police Department in collaboration with the Hillsborough CountyPublic Schools (HCPS) Security Services and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’sOffice (HCSO), acted swiftly today, Tuesday, September 17, after receiving information that a student at Simmons Career Center, 1202 W. Grant St, may have been in possession of a firearm on campus. An HCPS officer contacted […]
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