Mayor Rick Lott and Vice Mayor Nate Kilton were unanimously reappointed to their spots on commission after facing no challengers for their chairs.
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Gary Sheffield back at the plate for Sports Village negotiations
Commissioners unanimously approved to authorize the city manager to officially enter negotiations with Gary Sheffield Sports Village, LLC to redevelop the property near the stadium.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.28.19
Krystal gives scholarship to local employee Amy Garcia’s quest for a degree in public health got a little easier with help from Krystal. The burger chain awarded $2,500 to Garcia, a shift leader at the Plant City store, on Feb. 13. Garcia is also a student at the University of Tampa. The Square Up Scholarship […]
Continue ReadingCity finalizes preparations for Florida Strawberry Festival
We’re less than a week away from Plant City’s largest event and the city has some advice for both local residents and visitors.
Continue ReadingChamber builds bridge to ag industry
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Committee has revamped and is taking on the new challenge of building a bridge between the organization and the local agriculture community.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.21.19
Festival names replacement after Steven Tyler cancels Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band are no longer performing their March 3 concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The band announced Sunday that the show was to be cancelled due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Anyone who purchased tickets can get a refund at their point of purchase […]
Continue ReadingPCPD investigating fatal shooting in Plant City
Police are investigating a shooting on Madison St. after a man was shot and transported to the hospital Tuesday evening.
Continue Reading2XS Development tapped for Midtown
Two proposals were brought to city commissioners Monday evening. 2XS Development, LLC walked away with the vote.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: City expands property and amends a construction budget
Two public hearings for land amendments were set for the upcoming commission meeting and the city agreed to spend $300,000, plus closing costs, on a property on Mahoney Street.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.14.19
Hit and run suspect arrested Emmanuel Burgos Mercado, who Plant City Police detectives had been looking for since a fatal hit-and-run on January 17, was found in Connecticut and arrested Feb. 12. Police said Mercado, 36, killed Arturo Martinez Ramirez and fled the scene in a 2006 Hyundai Tucson GLS that was later found at […]
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