PCPD’s new Chief of Police, James Bradford, hopes to increase transparency, continue to build a bridge between the department and the community and leave a legacy of “leading from the front” during his time at the helm.
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COVID-19 spikes, mad dash for vaccines
Appointments to receive vaccines in the county reached capacity Tuesday afternoon, however, officials say more are on the horizon.
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United Food Bank of Plant City reports collection total from Hope Lutheran holiday food drive Thanks in part to Hope Lutheran Church, many Plant City families in need were able to put food on the table during the holiday season. The church announced Tuesday that the United Food Bank of Plant City calculated a total […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s coming soon for Plant City
Plenty of new projects to keep Plant City growing and evolving will either start or finish in 2021.
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Unity helps Meals on Wheels The volunteers who make Meals on Wheels work for Plant City residents in need got a big boost from Unity in the Community last Sunday. Unity presented Meals on Wheels with a check for $27,500 at Winn-Dixie that morning. Unity has been a strong supporter of the organization for years […]
Continue ReadingSection of Sparkman Road shut down for HCSO investigation
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shut down the section of Sparkman Road between Jap Tucker and Clemons roads this morning when a male subject barricaded himself inside a home in the area. Police responded to the residence, located at the 1900 block of Sparkman Road, at 7:55 a.m. and evacuated residents in the area from their […]
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: New fleet on its way
The city was approved to purchase a variety of new vehicles last week at the city commission meeting.
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Cart-to-Curb waste collection system on its way to Plant City The City of Plant City announced last week its new automated waste collection system, Cart-to-Curb, will make its debut in town next summer. “Plant City’s waste collection vehicles need to be replaced, so it made sense for us to look at all the options, including […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s next for Varrea
Commissioners approved the map amendment and the conceptual modifications to the general site development plan of the Varrea Planned Development District.
Continue ReadingCity of Plant City utilizes CARES Act funding to do massive upgrades
Finding a way to keep its employees and residents safe during the pandemic has been the focus of the City of Plant City since March. Thanks to CARES Act funding, several city buildings are getting major renovations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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