The FDOT project will add a right turn lane on James L. Redman Parkway.
Continue ReadingFlorida Commissioner of Agriculture Speaks At 41st Annual AgriTech Trade Show
Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson spoke to a crowd at the 41st Annual AgriTech trade show in Plant City.
Continue ReadingTomlin Middle School Gets Facelift Thanks To Sales Tax Referendum
More than $25 million will be spent to make improvements to its HVAC system, roof and gymnasium.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 5.11.23
2023 Little Miss Plant City Queen & Court Crowned The 2023 Little Miss Plant City Queen and court were crowned last Friday night at Plant City High School. Hosted by the GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club, the contest has been a tradition in Plant City for more than 50 years. Congratulations to the new […]
Continue ReadingPolice Department To Unveil Memorial Honoring Fallen Officer
Officer Robert E. Yates, killed in 1911, is the only Plant City police officer to die IN the line of duty.
Continue ReadingPlant City Firefighter Arrested In Riverview Following Road Rage Incident
A City of Plant City Fire Rescue Driver/EMT was arrested on May 9 at approximately 6:19 a.m. near the corner of Big Bend Road and Lincoln Road in Riverview following a road rage incident. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Daniel Varela, 51, cut off the victim’s vehicle twice, prompting the victim to apply his […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate Moms This Mother’s Day
Have a happy Mother’s Day.
Continue ReadingChurch Goes On After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Meetinghouse
The congregation is seeking an alternate meetinghouse until repaired can be completed.
Continue ReadingMan Shot After Incident With Plant City Police
One armed man is dead after Plant City police officers shot him in the parking lot of the U.S. Post Office, located at 2501 Walden Woods Drive, according to the Plant City Police Department. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at approximately 5:15 p.m. when officers responded to a 911 call regarding a suicidal person. When […]
Continue ReadingKyle Robinson Takes Helm As Florida Strawberry Festival President
Plant City resident Kyle Robinson has replaced former Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis, who retired last week, becoming the twelfth president/general manager in the Festival’s 92–year history. Florida Strawberry Festival past President Paul Davis. “The board of directors and I are confident that Kyle is the right person for the job,” said Davis. “I […]
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