The City of Plant City Youth Leadership Commission will educate participants interested in learning more about how local governments function
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News Briefs 8.3.23
Drivers will soon be sharing the road with buses, Plant City Rotary welcomes new members, a local business donates to charity and TECO seeks linemen.
Continue ReadingAlleged Carjacker Shot By Police Officers In Dade City After Chase Led From Tampa Through Plant City
Sheriff Chad Chorister said it “was a terrifying scene from a criminal not only willing to steal a car but hold a hostage at gunpoint with no regard for human life.”
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 7.23.27
Plant City news briefs for the July 27 edition of the Plant City Observer.
Continue ReadingPlant City Main Street Sweeps Three Secretary of State Awards For Remarkable Revitalization Efforts
Plant City Main Street, the not-for-profit organization that strives to bring economic vitality back downtown while celebrating its historic character, won big last week at the Preservation on Main Street Conference in Ocala. Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd presented the 2023 Florida Main Street Awards to organizations that achieved outstanding results in historic preservation […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Commissioners Discuss Next Fiscal Year’s Budget/Millage Rate
Plant City commissioners also approve purchase of professional development training for supervisory staff and a radar message sign.
Continue ReadingInterim Fire Chief Timothy Mossgrove Heads Department While Permanent Leader Is Sought
Mossgrove is a 30-year veteran of the Brooksville Fire Department.
Continue ReadingPlant City Fire Rescue and Pasco County Fire Rescue Honor Firefighter Paramedic Patrick Dudkiewicz For Heroic Lifesaving Acts At Gym
Pasco County Firefighter Paramedic Patrick Dudkiewicz was honored for saving the lives of two gym-goers in one week at CrossFit Plant City.
Continue ReadingFirst Residents Move Into Farm At Varrea Community
An estimated 150 new residents are expected to call the development home in the first year.
Continue ReadingPastor Calvin E. Callins Sr. Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries
Plant City resident Calvin E. Callins Sr. was recognized by the city commission this month for 25 years as pastor at Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries. Dozens of family members, friends and parishioners attended the meeting to show their love and support for Callins Sr. City officials shared stories about their interactions with the man. […]
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