On Dec. 26 a fatal crash unfolded on James L. Redman Pkwy. Thanks to the investigative measures of PCPD, the case is coming to a close.
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Ban for texting and driving on legislative floor
Tampa Republican Representative Jackie Toledo has submitted a bill to the senate floor in an attempt to prohibit texting and driving. The Florida Police Chiefs Association have officially endorsed Toledo’s bill.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.7.19
Mt. Olive honors local black trailblazers At Mt. Olive Baptist Church’s Feb. 3 service, the Ball Street church kicked off Black History Month differently than usual: by honoring those from Plant City’s black community that have opened new doors. Some of those honored were: Sadye Gibbs Martin, Plant City’s first black mayor and city commissioner […]
Continue ReadingStarbucks open for business
For nearly a month the Starbucks located on Thonotosassa Road by I-4 has been closed for renovation. Early Wednesday morning it opened its doors once again.
Continue ReadingJones passes gavel to Kerr
The 2018 Chairman of the Board Jason Jones passed the Chamber’s gavel to the 2019 Chair Karen Kerr in a
ceremony last week.
Commission overview: City takes control of W. Johnson Rd.
Hillsborough County transferred jurisdiction of W. Johnson Rd. from James L. Redman Pkwy. to Mud Lake Rd. to the City of Plant City.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 1.31.19
Train collides with car in downtown Plant City A vehicle was struck by a freight train Tuesday evening at the Collins Street and Laura Street intersection, according to Plant City Police Department. PCPD spokesman Sgt. Al Van Duyne said he was told there were no injuries or fatalities at the accident. As far as PCPD […]
Continue ReadingMLMC plant nearing completion
Materials Lifecycle Management Company creates a fossil fuel alternative out of materials previously thought unrecyclable.
Continue ReadingTrain collides with car in downtown Plant City
A vehicle was struck by an incoming train at the Collins Street and Laura Street intersection.
Continue ReadingCommission Roundup: Reappointments and talks of new ag warehouse
Commission Roundup: Reappointments and talks of new ag distribution facility
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