Santa Sled Fest gets 2020 date The 30th annual Santa Sled Fest, presented by Plant City Black Heritage and Des’Aimes Social Club, is being planned to come back in mid-December. The groups announced the 2020 event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at the new Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, […]
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Community welcomes Fire Station Three
A dedication and hose uncoupling ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the long-awaited Fire Station Three on Park Road.
Continue ReadingPlant City man arrested in HCSO sting
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that 22 men were arrested following an undercover operation aimed at people who sought out sex with minors. “Operation Social Bust” ran from Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 and detectives posed as underage girls and boys on social media to find online sexual predators. One was Christian Ramirez, 37, […]
Continue ReadingWeekly COVID-19 update
Here’s a quick snapshot of the current spread of COVID-19 throughout Florida and Tampa Bay.
Continue ReadingProposed gas station leads to strong community feedback
Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a piece of land on East Alsobrook Street. The initial community feedback led to a near hour-long conversation about the property.feedback led to a near hour-long conversation about the property.
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Brewer Park gets outdoor fitness system The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department announced the completion of Dr. Hal and Lynn Brewer Park’s newest feature, which will help residents get fit while enjoying the great outdoors. Brewer Park, 1491 Hunter St., now has its own HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness System, which features 14 workout stations including […]
Continue ReadingCommission Roundup: Budget approved
The next fiscal year’s budget was approved and commissioners then quickly transitioned into a heavy night of public hearings.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 10.1.20
Ace Hardware breaks new ground in Plant City Ace Hardware Corporation is relocating its new Retail Support Center from Tampa to Plant City next year and broke ground last week. The new facility will give Ace more than 315,000 square feet to add to its current capabilities when construction, which starts this month, is completed […]
Continue ReadingKnights school security officer charged with child abuse
Michael Lashman was arrested Thursday after an incident on campus which left a student with a minor injury.
Continue ReadingWeekly COVID-19 update
The numbers don’t lie: COVID-19 is still a major force in the community. However, with lack of demand for testing, three county facilities are closing their doors.
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