Miguel Rodriguez Jr., 27, is facing multiple felony charges.
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Commissioner Honored/Project Bids Accepted/Final Plats Approved At Plant City Commission Meeting
While last week’s Plant City City Commission meeting included recognizing Commissioner Michael Sparkman for his 30 years of service as a commissioner, they quickly got down to discussing city business. As part of the city’s consent agenda, commissioners approved a contract with Accretive Global Insurance Services LLC for its property, casualty and excess workers compensation […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Fire Rescue Awarded Grant From Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The $45,000 windfall was used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for one of the department’s firetrucks.
Continue ReadingCommissioner Michael Sparkman Recognized By FL League of Cities
For 30 years, Commissioner Sparkman has served as an elected municipal official.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.31.23
Plant City Police Department Hosts Community Meeting; Nominate an Outstanding Young Student for the YEA! Awards; Plant City man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capital Riot
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Declares State of Local Emergency and Offers Sandbags for Storm Preparation
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise today signed an executive order declaring a state of local emergency. To help residents prepare for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Idalia, Hillsborough County is making sandbags available to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28. Residents are asked not to arrive at one of the […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.24.23
News briefs for the week include a youth leadership commission, a blue moon and a community food drive.
Continue ReadingPlant City Proposed Budget A Balance Of Spending Needs
Plant City proposed budget includes capital improvement projects to maintain utility systems/improve roads/expand park spaces.
Continue ReadingGang Members Arrested in Plant City
The alleged criminals were in possession of drugs and several weapons, including an “operable machine gun.”
Continue ReadingSuspect Arrested In Connection To Plant City Homicide
An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide Saturday evening in Plant City, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced. Faustino Antunez, 48, was arrested today by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) after he was involved in a traffic crash and was suspected of driving under the influence. He also provided a false […]
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