The iconic and legendary Sayde Gibbs Martin will further have her legacy cemented in Plant City history after commissioners announced they planned to name the new community center in her honor. FROM PAGE 1
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PCPD cracks down on dangerous drivers
Each year, when students head back to school, PCPD receives calls of commuters driving erratically, passing school buses and flying through school zones. This year, they’re designating some officers solely for ensuring compliance on school routes.
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Mt. Olive group helps students go back to school The legacy of Plant City High School teacher Ginger Bennett Forte not only lives on in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, it’s also being carried out to help local students. The Ginger Jewelz Group, led by a group of Forte’s close friends, got a group of Plant […]
Continue ReadingXFL turns eyes to Plant City
The XFL is planning on setting up shop at the Plant City Stadium following an unanimous vote during Monday night’s commission meeting.
Continue ReadingMissing Plant City boy and mom found
A Plant City mother and her infant son haven’t been seen since Tuesday.
Continue ReadingMischief at the airport
A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he was found to have broken into the Plant City Airport and moved a variety of items around. He also caused $1,000 worth of damage to a 2005 Cessna’s antenna.
Continue ReadingPreliminary results are in for Walden Lake resident survey
The Walden Lake Resident Advisory Council sought input from local Walden Lake residents regarding hopes for upcoming development. The results from that initial survey are now in.
Continue ReadingLengthy standoff leads to arrest of wanted man
A wanted man barricaded himself in a Plant City home early Monday morning, leading to an approximately five-hour standoff between him and HCSO. As the sun came up, he was finally arrested.
Continue ReadingIt starts with a single drop
In a special dedication ceremony early Wednesday morning, the community gathered to observe a recently discovered headwater to the Tampa Bay Watershed that begins its journey right here in Plant City.
Continue ReadingTweak to city’s financial policy leads to rare divided vote
During the city’s budget workshop last week, Mayor Rick Lott suggested changing one sentence in the financial policy and increase a pocket of contingency funds to loosen the reigns on the city manager.
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