Plant City Police Department (PCPD) is investigating a homicide after a shooting on Eastbound I-4 before exit 23 on Tuesday, April 18 that left one person dead and another in critical condition. Police said a man called 911 just after at 9 p.m. and told telecommunicators that he and a female passenger had been shot […]
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News Briefs 4.13.23
School District To Host Spring Magnet & CTE Expo Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting its first-ever Spring Magnet & CTE Expo on Thursday, April 13 at Tampa Bay Technical High School, located at 6410 Orient Road, from 5: 30 – 7:30 p.m. All magnet schools with seats available on the current application will be […]
Continue ReadingCommission Roundup
City of Plant City’s April 10 commission meeting drew sparse crowds.
Continue ReadingRoots Owner To Open Propagation Whiskey Bar & Kitchen
There will soon be another spot in downtown Plant City to nosh on delicious food and cocktails.
Continue ReadingCity and County Government Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards
Get involved in government by becoming a voting board member.
Continue ReadingWarmer Weather Means Wandering Wildlife
Spring brings more activity from Florida’s wildlife.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 4.6.23
Ruff Riders At Grace Manor Teddy bears aren’t just for kids, as the residents of Grace Manor can attest. Members of the Rough Riders visited the assisted living facility to distribute dozens of teddy bears that brought smiles to residents’ faces. The Rough Riders pay homage to the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, formed for […]
Continue ReadingUnofficial Election Results Show Sparkman Wins Another Term
Unofficial election results show Michael S. Sparkman received 55.62% of the vote versus challenger Jeremy Griner’s 44.38%.
Continue ReadingPlant City Police Department’s Two New K-9s Complete Training and Get To Work
The two newly-trained K9s join two other canine units already patrolling the city’s streets.
Continue ReadingSpecial Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Fate of 1914 Plant City High School Community Center
Public meeting scheduled to discuss 1914 high school historic building.
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