I am running for Plant City Commissioner, Group 4, to ensure our community grows responsibly while preserving the values that make it special. With a B.S. in Public Health and minor in Environmental Policy from the University of South Florida, I understand the importance of sustainable growth and the social ecological model. As such, our […]
Continue ReadingMeet City Commission Group 4 Candidate Randy Toler
Candidate Randy Toler will work together with all of Plant City to bring new retail traffic to downtown with increased campaigns and smart growth, coupled with ecological planning. These are the issues that Plant City Voters want to change. Developers are not in the driver’s seat. Plant City voters are. As Wikipedia states, Randy Toler […]
Continue ReadingMeet City Commission Group 4 Candidate Rev. Maurice D. Wilson, Sr.
Maurice D. Wilson, Sr., is a native of Plant City, married, and has four children. He is currently employed at the Hillsborough County Public Schools. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and eagerness to serve the community he loves and lives in. Mr. Wilson is no stranger to the Plant City community. He has […]
Continue ReadingSTRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ARRESTED FOR BRINGING A FIREARM ON CAMPUS
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a student for bringing a firearm on campus at Strawberry Crest High School. On March 9, at 1:01 p.m., two students were separated following a fight. A 15-year-old was one of the students involved in the incident, and he fled on foot after a school administrator took his […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.05.26
We asked Plant City: Are you choosing Cake or Biscuit for your strawberry shortcake? Cake ! But let’s be honest, I’m just here for the strawberries Katelynn Bridgmon Well it is strawberry short (cake) Ronda Allen Definitely cake ! Alexis Charles It’s called Strawberry Shortcake. Emphasis on the cake. Not Strawberry Short Biscuit. Michael Tickel […]
Continue ReadingDurant High Theatre Makes History with First-Ever State Thespian One-Act
For the first time in school history, the theatre program at Durant High School has advanced a one-act production to the Florida State Thespian Festival, marking a milestone moment for students, staff, and the larger community. Durant’s theatre program has been active for decades, with Thespian Troupe 5444 forming a long-standing part of the school’s […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 03.05.26
Meet City Commission Group 3 Candidate Tony Smith
Tony B. Smith is a lifelong resident and proud native of Plant City, Florida, dedicated to community service and leadership. Raised locally and educated in Plant City schools, he earned a full scholarship to Clark Atlanta University, where he excelled in football and music. After a successful career in retail management, Tony answered his calling […]
Continue ReadingMeet City Commission Group 3 Candidate Alicia Kirk Toler
Keep City of Plant City moving forward with smart, ecologically sound growth and a focus on driving business to downtown through increased campaigns. Alicia has a proven track record with two prior political campaigns. Twenty-five years ago, Alicia ran for Alderman at Large City Wide in Aurora, Illinois’s second largest city, at 20 years old, […]
Continue ReadingElections Are Coming Up. Are You Prepared?
The deadline to register for the Plant City Municipal Election is March 9. There are three ways to vote for this year’s election. Vote by mail, early voting, and voting on election day. Florida residents must be registered to vote 29 days before an election. To vote in the 2026 Plant City Election, you must […]
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