Plant City adopted the Northeast Master Plan (NEMP) in 2008. The purpose of the NEMP is to establish long-range planning for projected growth, so the city can make municipal decisions in the area north of I-4. The city has attempted to draw public engagement through a web site, a technical working group of stakeholders, and […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 09.12.24
Loren Watford Loren Watford, 60, of Brandon, Fla., born on Oct. 11, 1963, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Bruce Wendell Hancock Bruce Wendell Hancock, 94, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 14, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on Aug. […]
Continue ReadingTO RECYCLE OR NOT TO RECYCLE, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Are you one of those people who throws everything in your trash can, or does it push you over the edge when you see a .5 liter water bottle, much less a soda can, in the trash? According to usafacts.org, and statista.com, the amount of solid waste generated by Americans increased from 243.5 million tons […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION SETS PUBLIC HEARING FOR MILLAGE AND BUDGET
Mayor Nate Kilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on September 9. Also present at the dais were Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner William Dodson, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk Kerri Miller, and City Manager Bill McDaniel. Dr. Jack Myer, pastor at Life Family Church gave a prayer of invocation. He thanked […]
Continue ReadingEastbound I-4 Ramps at Park Road Closing this Weekend
Starting at 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, the eastbound I-4 ramps (entrance and exit) at Park Road will close until 5:00 a.m., Monday, September 9, weather permitting. Eastbound I-4 motorists needing to access Park Road will have to exit the interstate using Exit 21, cross Wheeler Street (SR 39A), proceed onto South Frontage Road, and […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 09.05.24
Myrtle Lou Swindle Myrtle Lou Swindle, age 93, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Born in Pierce, Fla., on Mar. 5, 1931, Myrtle Lou was the beloved daughter of Albert Franklin and Eva Irene (Sullivan) Brewer. Raised in Springhead with her siblings Irvin and Alberta, Myrtle Lou later […]
Continue ReadingLEADERSHIP PLANT CITY
The Plant City Chamber conducts the annual Leadership Plant City training to promote the development of long-term leadership in the community. The purpose of the program is to identify and advance emerging leaders in Plant City. The meetings offer a forum for participants to meet and exchange ideas with each other and with community leaders, […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 09.05.24
Lincoln takes 2024 Nautilus A Notch up or two! NAUTILUS (AWD BLACK LABEL) Tires: 255/45R22 Wheelbase: 114.2 inches Length: 193.2 inches Height: 68.2 inches Width: 85.4 inches Fuel capacity: 20 gallons City: 21 mpg Highway: 29 mpg Web site: www.lincoln.com A 48-inch panoramic display that spans the entire dashboard. Flat top-and-bottom steering wheel. An 11-inch […]
Continue ReadingPCHS STUDENT WINS GOLD AT AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Gavin Tinsley has played basketball his whole life. Since he is 6’7”, that makes a lot of sense. It wasn’t until last year that someone directed Tinsley toward high jumping. PCHS Track & Field Coach, Drew Martucci, encouraged Tinsley to try it out. “At first I didn’t want to do it, but eventually after basketball […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.05.24
If money were no object, what’s the first thing you would buy? Somewhere to start a Hugs Cafe like they have in McKinney, Texas Cindy Wooten A home with land in Tennessee! Jennifer Bookmiller I would build a new barn and then put a wall around and an aviary over my entire animal rescue. Then […]
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