CSX beefs up some PC train speeds CSX Transportation had good news July 26 for anyone who’s ever been stuck behind a freight train in Plant City for what feels like forever. Freight trains on CSX’s line from Sparkman Road south to Keysville Road will take advantage of an increased speed limit on Aug. 5. […]
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Proposed budget for upcoming fiscal year welcomes new city staff
As quickly as Plant City is growing, keeping up with the
staffing demands has long been a struggle for the city. The proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year begins to tackle that issue with the addition of several new employees.
North Park Isle stirs up passion at commission
The potential map amendments of land near North Park Isle caused community members to voice their concerns during Monday night’s commission meeting.
Continue ReadingCommish roundup: Dog park upgrades and street repairs
Commissioners adjusted the city budget Monday evening to make room for additional requirements in the much anticipated renovation of the city’s dog park and also awarded a contract to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. to finalize road repairs throughout town.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 7.25.19
County health department urges pool safety Hillsborough County Health Department is asking residents to use extra caution in the pool this summer, but this warning’s not about reckless fun. The department wants people to stay safe from pool pathogens, as tiny microbes in unclean water can wreak havoc on the human body. To that point, […]
Continue ReadingCommission Roundup: Budget adjustments
Some major budget adjustments were approved last week as commissioners prepared for the go-ahead on several influential projects around town.
Continue ReadingWelcome to your new home
A recent study by Business Insider announced Plant City was one of the Top 25 suburbs in America where home values are growing the fastest.
Continue ReadingPC welcomes major development
Lakeside Logistics Park will soon be home to a new 1,400 acre development that is set to have Phase I completed by Spring 2020.
Continue ReadingLet the caffeine flow
A new Starbucks is coming to James L. Redman Parkway following a site submission for a second location.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 7.18.19
Johnson Pointe platting hearing The Plant City Planning Board announced a public hearing for a request to plat the Johnson Pointe property at 8:30 a.m. July 24 at the City Hall auditorium, 302 W. Reynolds St. The property in question, a 15.5-acre parcel, is located along Johnson Road, just south of Charlie Griffin Road and […]
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