Plant City adopted the Northeast Master Plan (NEMP) in 2008. The purpose of the NEMP is to establish long-range planning for projected growth, so the city can make municipal decisions in the area north of I-4. The city has attempted to draw public engagement through a web site, a technical working group of stakeholders, and […]
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Athlete of the Week 09.12.24
Photo courtesy of Peachy Brass Studios Zy Floyd Strawberry Crest senior, Zy Floyd, plays quarterback for the Strawberry Crest Chargers. In the home opener vs Brandon, Floyd broke Crest’s record for the most passing touchdowns in a single game with 4. How does it feel to break Crest’s record for most passing touchdowns in a […]
Continue ReadingEMPLOYMENT IN PLANT CITY GOES UP BY OVER 5,000 JOBS IN 10 YEARS
Since 2015, 5,521 new jobs have come to Plant City, while the population growth has been 5,048 people. The average wage has risen from $46,208 to $69,370, annually. “When you are talking about creating jobs, you are talking about the economic wellness of our community,” said City Manager Bill McDaniel. “To me, it is a […]
Continue ReadingMISSING PLANT CITY WOMEN
Several Plant City women have disappeared since 2012, and remain missing. These cold cases still go unsolved. Could revisiting them heat up something? Emily Holland On June 14, 2015, Emily went for a walk, and none of her family or friends saw her again. Emily grew up, and lived with her grandparents, in Plant City. […]
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THEN AND NOW: OLD PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL
t is no secret that downtown Plant City is full of history. The historic Plant City High School holds much significance to our town. Built in 1914 at $40,000, the school was designed by Tampa architect, Willis R. Biggers, and remains to this day. The building is located at 605 North Collins Street and has […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 08.01.24
Chris Hartz took this picture of a hawk on top of a garden statue.
Continue ReadingObituaries 7.3.24
Miriam “Peggy” Park Miriam “Peggy” Park Webb, 94, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 17, 1929, in Andalusia, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2024. She worked for Goodyear for 35 years and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she served on the Hospitality Committee, taught Sunday School, and worked […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness
In a world full of distraction and sedentary habits, prioritizing fitness can bring about transformative changes in your life and the lives of your children. By instilling healthy exercise habits early on, you pave the way for a brighter and more energetic future for yourself and your little ones. Engaging in regular physical activity not […]
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Florida Food Day brings locally sourced food to Hillsborough County schools; Plant City’s Wish Farms contributes
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