The intersection of West Ball Street at South Waller Street has been reconfigured to be a four way stop intersection. Previously, the intersection had only posted stop signs for north and southbound traffic on Waller Street. With the addition of the new signs, east and westbound traffic on Ball Street must now stop at the […]
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Transportation meeting to be held Tuesday, March 31
Hillsborough County has scheduled a series of community meetings to discuss transportation needs and to explore options. The second in the series will be conducted from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31st from at Plant City’s HCC Trinkle Center. It will focus on options to meet transportation needs within Plant City and countywide. The county wants to understand the perspectives […]
Continue ReadingAbandoned mobile homes caught on fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue units responded to a structure fire Friday, March 27, at the corner of highways 39 and 60 behind a gas station. Two abandoned mobile homes were engulfed in flames at around 11 p.m. Firefighters extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries reported to civilians or […]
Continue ReadingHallback’s Bar and Grill joins chamber
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Continue ReadingChili cook-off winners announced
The Arts Council brought back its event, Supporting the Culinary Arts through Chili and Chocolate, Saturday, March 28 at the train depot in Historic Downtown. There were three different categories for the chili cook-off and a people’s choice award. The winners of the chili cook-off are: online pharmacy propecia no prescription Mild First: Dance Connection Second: Walden […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: New PCPD officers
Paul Snider, Vince Wise, Billy Harvester and Dylan Cowart were sworn into the Plant City Police Department on Friday, March 27. Police Chief Ed Duncan didn’t hesitate to let the officers know how valued they are. “Do not think for one minute that we took your applications lightly,” Duncan said. “I have high expectations for […]
Continue ReadingMemorial ride to be held for motorcycle accident victims
A memorial ride will be held Saturday, April 4, for a two men who were killed in a Polk County motorcycle. Johnathan “Johny” Walker, 25, of Plant City, and Christopher Bowmer, 23, of Lakeland, died March 15 after Bowmer made a U-turn in front of Walker. Walker tried to swerve and avoid a collision, but they collided. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Transportation Commission board seat at risk
The Public Transportation Commission has historically included one representative from the Plant City Commission, but Plant City could lose its spot on the board if a bill proposed by Sen. Jeff Brandes passes the state legislation. With Brandes’ (R-St. Petersburg) bill SB 1326, transportation network companies would be permitted to operate in Florida. These include […]
Continue ReadingNew ice cream shop opens in downtown Plant City
It’s starting to warm up again in Plant City, and if you’re looking for a place to cool down with a frozen treat, there’s a new place to try in the Historic Downtown District. Mr. Sebas Ice Cream and More is officially open. The shop is owned by the Ruiz family, of Plant City. Claudia […]
Continue ReadingIndependence Academy opens new campus on McIntosh Road
After two delays, Independence Academy said “good-bye” to its campus of small portable buildings off of Alexander Street near Interstate 4, and “hello” to a large, state-of-the-art campus at U.S. Highway 92 and McIntosh Road March 16. Independence Academy, formerly Shiloh Charter School, was initially set to move to its new building in Dover at […]
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