Unity in the Community strives to foster a sense of hope and belonging for all people in Plant City, regardless of their background or circumstances. The mission of Unity in the Community is to bring people together by providing resources and services that promote economic development, educational opportunities, cultural awareness, civic engagement, and health and […]
Continue ReadingRAILROAD CROSSING CLOSINGS IN PLANT CITY
According to a company that works with CSX, Southern Commercial Development, LLC., CSX Transportation has scheduled the crossings listed below in Plant City to be closed for emergency repair due to identified track defects: E. Terrace Drive (Off Paul Buchman Hwy, across from W. Terrace Drive) DOT# 624401A Closing on/around Mon, 2/24/25 at 9:00 a.m. […]
Continue ReadingHOMICIDE INVESTIGATION IN PLANT CITY
The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) is actively investigating a homicide and a shooting that occurred on February 16, 2025. At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of East Warren Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located one male deceased inside a vehicle and another male suffering from […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 02.13.25
Kathy Flemister sent in this photo of fancy azaleas in bloom at St Clements.
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.13.25
Gene Steven Moore Gene Steven Moore, 72, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 25, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 6, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Karen Dempsey Robinson Karen Dempsey Robinson, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born Oct. 22, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 3, […]
Continue ReadingFUTBOL TOURNAMENT COMING TO PLANT CITY
The annual Strawberry Classic Soccer Tournament will be held February 15 and 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day in Plant City. This event is for girls and boys ages eight to 18. More than 200 teams applied to compete, but the limit is 150. Teams from as far away as Ohio and […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 02.13.25
MINI COUNTRYMAN JCW GETS BIGGER, BETTER FOR 2025 OK, so here’s the deal. This is the biggest Mini (an oxymoron, indeed) you will ever drive. It is 5.3 inches longer, 4 inches taller, and up almost an inch in width and wheelbase than its predecessor. Meet the 2025 Mini JCW Countryman ALL4 (by the way, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 02.13.25
Biloxi MS : Gary Baker took the Plant City Observer with him to the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi MS
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 02.13.25
CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is officially open for all high school students who live in Florida’s 15th District. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide contest to highlight talented young artists from high schools across the country. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION MUSCLES THROUGH LONG AGENDA
Mayor Nate Kilton called the February 10 Regular Meeting of the City Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. Also present at the dais were Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commis- sioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, and City Manager Bill McDaniel. Dominique Wells, Assistant City Clerk, […]
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