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News Briefs 7.29.21

July 29, 2021 By Observer Staff

PCPD captain completes law enforcement leadership academy; Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office continues search for Plant City man; Filming in downtown Plant City to temporarily shut down traffic

Plant City man arrested following deadly hit-and-run accident

July 22, 2021 By Taylor Jenkins

Brock Case, 18, of Plant City has been placed under arrest following a hit-and-run accident on July 16 that left one victim dead. According to deputies, Case was traveling westbound on State Road 60 on Friday evening when he struck a man that was walking in the roadway. And according to a report from FOX […]

Commission Roundup: Commissioners approve multiple contracts to further city projects

July 22, 2021 By Breanne Williams

Several projects entered their next phases following authorization last week from city commissioners to approve multiple contracts.

News Briefs 7.22.21

July 22, 2021 By Observer Staff

Harry Potter Birthday Celebration; Tampa YMCAs to hold second annual Back-To-School Drive; Commissioner Nikki Fried, FDACS suggest fuel plans for hurricane preparations

Plant City’s newest team: Dumpasaurus, Tippy, Oscar and Cart-Right

July 15, 2021 By Breanne Williams

The Name That Truck! Contest for the Cart-To-Curb program received more than 100
submissions from the community. Four were selected as top-tier nominations and the new trucks revealed their clever names Monday night before the city commission meeting.

News Briefs 7.15.21

July 15, 2021 By Observer Staff

Back to school health clinic heading to Plant City; Newly-renovated Children’s Board Family Resource Center to hold Grand Opening in Plant City; Plant City Photo Archives’ intern receives certification

News Briefs 7.8.21

July 8, 2021 By Observer Staff

Hillsborough County launches annual “Erase the Need” program; Hope Lutheran Church transitions to new sanctuary; Lighthouse Staffing Agency to fill temporary positions in support of Hurricane Elsa relief

Map amendment regarding a townhome proposal leads split vote

July 7, 2021 By Breanne Williams

Commissioners voiced their concern with a proposed map amendment that would pave the way for a townhome development at the southeast corner of East Sam Allen and North Wilder Roads.

News Briefs 7.1.21

July 1, 2021 By Observer Staff

HCSO locates vehicle of interest in deadly hit and run; City of Plant City proclaims July 2021 ‘Parks and Recreation Month’; Fourth of July event returns to Plant City Stadium.

PCPD seeks funding for body camera program

July 1, 2021 By Breanne Williams

The Plant City Police Department was approved by commissioners to use grant funds through a Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies.