A RFP has officially been placed to seek a developer for the long awaited Midtown project.
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Your Town 1.3.19
Post Office cleanup The City of Plant City has closed on the former post office found on Reynolds Street in the heart of downtown Plant City. On Monday a general services crew began cleaning up the property and on Friday the city will conduct a full assessment to determine how to proceed with the long […]
Continue ReadingCity prepares for major revamp
The city has several major projects coming to fruition in 2019 that will help continue to ensure Plant City offers updated amenities to the public. One of the most notable changes is the massive revamp planned for several local parks. With an approximate cost of $1.465 million, the projects will add improvements to Ellis-Methvin Park, […]
Continue ReadingPCPD armored tactical vehicle has arrived
In Sept. 2017 city commissioners approved allotting $335,000 in funding for the Plant City Police Department to purchase an armored tactical vehicle. Once approved the car was hand built and after it was completed two officers flew north to the warehouse in Nov. 2018 to begin training for the BearCat vehicle. It arrived in Plant […]
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Continue ReadingPCPD joins county in join DUI campaign
The Plant City Police Department joined forces with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol for a DUI Enforcement campaign on New Year’s Eve. Ringing in the new year is a tradition celebrated by millions of Americans, however, it is also one of the most dangerous nights on the road. If the holiday […]
Continue ReadingOne dead in crash on Lithia Pinecrest Road
A Plant City man rear-ended a motorcyclist, causing him to die at the scene.
Continue ReadingElks spreads holiday cheer to first responders
Each year the Elks Lodge of Plant City provides a lunch and dinner for first responders in Plant City.
Continue ReadingCity honors Ashley Moody
Ashley Moody is officially the highest elected official in Plant City and was honored with a sign dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
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