Wayne Everhart has officially stepped into his role as the new director of the streets and stormwater department.
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Plant City honors Tuskegee Airman Thomas W. Newton
A special guest slowly rode down the Grand Parade route Monday waving to the crowd. Thomas W. Newton is one of the few remaining Tuskegee Airmen and drew copious cheers from those gathered.
Continue ReadingPalm Cove Living prepares to open its doors
A new assisted living and memory care senior living community is preparing to officially open its doors this fall.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 3.5.20
Vehicles of interest in fatal hit-and-run sought Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives are on the hunt for the vehicle linked to a Sunday hit-and-run incident that killed a 5-year-old child and injured their mother and two others that may have witnessed it. HCSO said the mother and child were walking on Rogers Road after dark […]
Continue ReadingNorth Park Isle draws hesitations from commissioners
During Monday evening’s commission meeting a presentation regarding North Park Isle caused commissioners to pump the brakes and left the developer with four weeks to clarify its plan before they will consider moving forward.
Continue ReadingJohnson Pointe plat finally approved despite emotional backlash from neighbors
For more than a year, residents of the Walden Pointe subdivision have watched in frustration as the Johnson Pointe development came to life in their backyard. With it came many problems. After the developer finally got SWFWMD approval, the plat was sent to commissioners for their approval.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.27.20
Proclamations for area youth During Monday night’s city commission meeting, proclamations were issued for both Mary-Catherine Stephens and the 2020 Junior Royalty court. Stephens, a Plant City High School student, is the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Strawberry Youth Parade. She has a weighted GPA of 5.2, more than 100 hours of community service, is […]
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HCSO arrests man who shot gun in gas station restroom Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bruce Alan Renner one day after security cameras caught him committing several crimes around town. Renner, 27, was first filmed breaking into an unlocked pickup truck in a driveway on Richey Rosa Lane in Plant City around 8 a.m. Feb. […]
Continue ReadingMidtown granted extension
The City of Plant City has agreed to give 2XS Development, LLC — the company that is tackling the upcoming Midtown development — a short extension.
Continue ReadingJim Scott named Citizen of the Year
In a ceremony on Jan. 12, Jim Scott was surprised with the annual Citizen of the Year award.
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