The city will soon be unveiling a new project signage program to help facilitate conversations regarding a variety of projects around town between the community and its city leaders.
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News Briefs 4.25.19
Meth trafficking hub disbanded, 17 arrested Seven months after “Operation Ice Cubed” began looking into activity at 1804 South Forbes Road, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrests of 17 people on April 17. HCSO uncovered a large meth trafficking ring based out of the Forbes Road location, which has been the subject of more […]
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: Plant City prepares for major growth
A Fortune 500 company, a new water treatment plant and SR 39 utilities may now be on the way thanks to a jam-packed commission meeting last week.
Continue ReadingBreaking News: Motorcyclist killed in accident near Mike Sansone Park
A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed last night in an accident on N. Park Rd. after colliding with a Ford Flex.
Continue ReadingCRA adds new matching grant
The Community Redevelopment Agency is now offering a $15,000 matching grant for food-related businesses as an expansion of its Incentive Grant Program.
Continue ReadingWalden Lake Golf Course developer seeks community input
The new developers of the Walden Lake Golf Course are hoping to
ascertain what the majority of residents want out of the property.
Hit-and-run suspect clips officer, launches 17-minute chase through town
Sirens flooded the streets of Plant City early Friday afternoon after a hit-and-run suspect collided with a PCPD motorcycle officer and continued to flee the scene, sending nearby officers into a long chase through town.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 4.18.19
Elks pay off school lunch debts Plant City’s Elks Lodge recently helped students at 19 eastern Hillsborough County schools by paying off their lunch debts. “Little known fact, a child’s report card or diploma can be held up until those debts are paid,” member Judy Wise said. “Another interesting fact the unpaid lunch debt is […]
Continue ReadingHCSO asks for help identifying driver in hit-and-run
A 77-year-old Plant City man was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a hit-and-run on Jap Tucker Road on March 27.
Continue ReadingPlant City’s new start
City commissioners unanimously approved the alterations to the city’s alcohol ordinance, allowing downtown and Midtown businesses to “have a fighting chance.”
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