Every 10 years, an analysis of the City of Plant City’s financial condition is compiled and presented in a report called the Financial Trend Monitoring System. The report is used by local governments to identify potential areas of financial difficulty, help plan for the future and formulate public policy. Different indicators such as population, salaries, […]
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Motorcycle Crash Kills Plant City Man
On Tuesday night, a Plant City man died after crashing into a car that had turned in front of him. According to police, Tommy Jerkins, 50, was driving his motorcycle northbound on Coronet Road around 7:30 p.m. when Jessica Alexander, 32, of Lakeland, attempted a left turn onto Cason Road right in front of him. […]
Continue ReadingDuncan Sworn In as Police Chief
Wearing the biggest smile in the room, Edward Duncan was sworn in as Plant City’s new police chief on Monday morning. “I’m very proud,” Duncan said. “And, I’m honored to have this badge. It means a great deal to me.” Duncan, whose experience includes 34 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, was excited to […]
Continue ReadingPlant City woman involved in fatal accident
A 69-year-old Valrico woman was killed Sunday in a head on collision near Turkey Creek Road on State Road 60. At about 2:16 p.m., Janina Miller was driving her 1999 Toyota Corolla westbound on State Road 60 in the inside eastbound lane approaching Jerry Smith Road. Glenda Dexter, 51, of Plant City, was driving her 2007 Chevy […]
Continue ReadingHCFR extinguishes Wilder Road fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire in Plant City this morning. A double wide trailer at 4707 Wilder Road was heavily involved. The crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire. Because there was a lack of hydrants in the area, water shuttle operations were established. The residents had evacuated prior to […]
Continue ReadingCouple celebrates 50th anniversary
Billy and Doris Johnson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Their daughters wish them well: “Mom and Dad, as you look back and cherish the past 50 years together, you have been there side by side for each other. You have shared many memories and dreams to be proud of. You have given your time […]
Continue ReadingAnd the winners are …
The Plant City Times & Observer and Plant City Recreation & Parks asked residents what the Fourth of July means to them for a chance to win VIP tickets to the 2014 Fourth of July Celebration. online pharmacy ventolin no prescription We received a ton of red-hot answers, but only six winners will get to […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Fire Rescue holds training
This hasn’t been a good week for some drivers traveling on Calhoun Street. A 40-year-old man, for example, was driving near Brewington’s Towing & Recovery Monday morning when he lost control. He veered off of the main road, went through the grass and slammed — sideways — into a big tree near the towing company’s […]
Continue ReadingPlant City ready for Fourth of July
There’s no birthday celebration quite like America’s. The sound of our national anthem pumping through speakers, the smell of freshly grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, and the sight of big, brilliant fireworks in the night sky can get anybody excited. With that in mind, Plant City’s third annual Fourth of July celebration should be a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Girl Scouts hit Washington, D.C.
Countless monuments, the Smithsonian Museum and one double-decker bus later, the Girl Scouts in Troop 499 had seen almost all of Washington, D.C. Eight out of the 11 members took the summer trip to the nation’s capital to earn four fun badges earlier this month. “They were excited about things you wouldn’t think teenagers would […]
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