In a unanimous vote Monday evening city commissioners agreed to begin the two-year process of transitioning the city to having a fully automated trash pickup program.
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It’s time to don the mask
A vote this afternoon will determine if the county will mandate the use of facial coverings in public. Regardless of whether the motion is approved, the CDC recommends all to begin practicing the safety technique.
Continue ReadingHillsborough County adapts to curfew
Residents have been under the new curfew for three days now
and are adjusting to the new reality. Members of the EPG said they hope the curfew will keep people home, as recent developments have shown many are no longer practicing self-isolating.
News Briefs 4.16.20
Suspension of disconnecting city utility services extended City commissioners agreed Monday evening to expand the suspension of disconnecting utility services. Originally, City Manger Bill McDaniel announced April 6 no City utility service would be disconnected for non-payment through April 16. Commissioners voted to extend that through May 31. This does not eliminate the resident’s responsibility […]
Continue ReadingHCPS Grab and Go program makes big change
Hillsborough County Public Schools’ service, which provided families with two free meals five days a week, is cutting most pick-up days but providing more food in one stop.
Continue ReadingPCPD arrests Sunoco shooting suspect
Plant City Police Department took Emarjai Tyrel Walker into custody in connection with the April 6 incident that hospitalized a clerk.
Continue ReadingCity rolls out new program to host virtual commission meetings
COVID-19 may cause the community to safely isolate at home, however,
business will continue at City Hall thanks to a new program to allow commission meetings to be held online.
Suspect in Sunoco shooting still at large
PCPD is asking the public for assistance locating the man who shot a clerk at a Sunoco gas station on April 6.
Continue ReadingEPG continues to combat spread of COVID-19
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group is ramping up its
efforts to keep communities aware of new developments with the virus and how residents can best practice social distancing procedures in light of recent developments and an increase in positive tests.
A conversation with Mayor Rick Lott
During this time of uncertainty, Mayor Rick Lott shared some insight on what the city and county are doing each day to combat the spread of COVID-19 and sits down to speak directly to local residents.
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