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Wiggins and Rice Road public hearing enters second meeting

April 4, 2019 By Breanne Williams

A map amendment and rezoning ordinance presented at last week’s public hearing brought up a long conversation at the dais on the quality of the roads near the property.

News Briefs 4.4.19

April 4, 2019 By Justin Kline

Camp Extravaganza coming to PC YMCA Saturday, April 19 at the Plant City Family YMCA looks to be a fun one for the kids. The Y will host its Camp Extravaganza in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids and parents are welcome to stop by to learn all about […]

Alcohol ordinance enters final hearing

March 28, 2019 By Breanne Williams

During the first of two public hearings regarding amending Plant City’s alcohol ordinance, the public remained silent. The decision is entering its final hearing on April 8.

Paving ahead

March 28, 2019 By Breanne Williams

Plant City’s soon-to-be-paved list may be growing thanks to a massive savings in construction.

News Briefs 3.28.19

March 28, 2019 By Observer Staff

Bike with the Mayor, Dean’s Ride on Saturday The third annual Bike with the Mayor event to celebrate Florida Bicycle Month is scheduled for Saturday in conjunction with Dean’s Ride. Mayor Rick Lott will speak to all riders at 7 a.m. at the Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College, then the Dean’s Ride participants will […]

PC man accused of recording family using spy camera

March 27, 2019 By Breanne Williams

A 55-year-old Plant City man has been arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say he used a spy camera to film a family friend in her home without her knowledge.

Upcoming commission features long-awaited public hearings

March 21, 2019 By Breanne Williams

There will be six public hearings Monday evening ranging from map amendments near the Plant City
Stadium to amending the city’s alcohol ordinance.

News Briefs 3.21.19

March 21, 2019 By Justin Kline

Florida Strawberry Festival attendance released The Florida Strawberry Festival announced Monday its 2019 attendance figure, and it’s a record high. Nearly 563,000 people attended the 11-day event in 2019 according to festival president Paul Davis. It’s also the highest attendance figure for the festival since 560,467 visitors turned out in 2016 “This year’s attendance was […]

HCSO investigating murder-suicide

March 15, 2019 By Justin Kline

Two people were found dead at a home in Magnolia Hill on Friday afternoon.

Mobile home catches fire near Turkey Creek Road