The first city commission meeting of 2021 was relatively smooth sailing as commissioners sat through a few public hearings and approved some minor budget and ordinance modifications.
Continue ReadingMLK Fest postponed
Due to COVID-19, the 2021 MLK Festival and parade has been postponed until April.
Continue ReadingMeet Chief Bradford
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.
Continue ReadingCOVID-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.
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.
Continue ReadingCOLUMN: Looking back on what was arguably the strangest year in decades
It’s hard to name a year filled with more twists, turns and downright bizarre surprises than 2020.
Continue ReadingSanta Sled once again changes lives
Hundreds of people got gifts, clothes and food for Christmas and an appearance by WWE’s Titus O’Neil led to one family getting a brand new car at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center on Dec. 19.
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.
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.
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 numbers are still rising and the holidays are now just a week away
It’s going to be a holiday season
unlike any other as families
struggle with how to keep
traditions alive while still
protecting their health. Many are choosing to stay home and celebrate virtually with their loved ones. Those who do intend to travel are being warned to take as many precautions as possible.
