Pat Simmons founded Bikes for Christ in 2016 with a commitment to helping those in need while also sharing the love of God. The organization provides transportation to people across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco counties, and in impoverished countries like Guatamala, Haiti, and Malawi. Bikes for Christ shows God’s love through providing bicycles. Simmons, a […]
Continue ReadingCHRISTMAS IS ON ITS WAY
Plant City is doing a lot to increase Christmas cheer. You and your family have events to enjoy that will warm your hearts. Here are some events and special Christmas happenings in town. If you have driven around downtown Plant City, you have seen the Christmas decorations. Plant City’s General Services Department has bedazzled the […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.27.24
November 15 Keep On Trying – Stolen Vehicle Attempt 700 block of S. Collins St Officers responded to the above-listed location and met with the complainant who reported between 11/06/24 and 11/15/24, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked truck and damaged the ignition and wiring underneath the steering column. Have A Seat – Theft 1800 […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY GOVERNMENT HONORS MAYOR AT COMMISSION MEETING
Mayor Nate Kilton called the November 25 Regular Meeting of the City Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. Also present at the dais were Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Michael Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk Kerri Miller, and City Manager Bill McDaniel. Mayor Kilton […]
Continue ReadingASHES TO ART
There is an eyesore at 513 S. Maryland—an old metal box that once contained the wiring for hundreds of telephones in the area. Though landlines are becoming a thing of the past, there are still a few that are wired through this phone box, so it hasn’t been removed. After it had been vandalized on […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 11.27.24
CHRISTMAS LANE OPENING UP SOON! Over 2000 volunteer hours have prepared the winter wonderland full of the magic of Christmas at every turn. With over 1.5 million lights, drawing more than 180,000 watts of power, adorning over 200 Christmas trees from 4 to 40 feet, the scenes are built with lots of love! Dazzling Larger Than Life Displays • Mr. and Mrs. Claus […]
Continue ReadingHISTORY: ARGUMENT CAUSED PLANT CITY FIRE
According to the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) incident report from February 21, 2005, when the first officer arrived on the scene at Mark’s Electronics at 104 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., he saw heavy smoke and fire inside the business but the windows and doors were still intact. Plant City Fire Rescue (PCFR) 1 […]
Continue ReadingPEDESTRIAN KILLED BY TRAIN NEAR DOWNTOWN
On November 20, at 6:50 p.m., the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) responded to a train versus pedestrian incident. Information from the PCPD communications center indicated that a pedestrian had been struck by a train, with reports of severe injuries. Upon arrival at the railroad crossing at N. Howard Street, south of NW Drane Street, […]
Continue ReadingLOCAL GIRL INVITED TO REPRESENT USA
Photo courtesy of J Douglass Photography, LLC “Congratulations once again on your accomplishment! You have been selected to participate in the DPL [Development Player League] PERFORM All-Star National Team at the 2024 DPL Finals in Norco, CA!” This is the email Rayne Camp got in June. Rayne is a freshman at Strawberry Crest High School […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.21.24
November 8 But I Have A Date – Shoplifting Arrest 2100 block of W. Baker St Officers responded to the above location, met with the store manager, and learned two juveniles had stolen makeup products before leaving the scene. One was later arrested. It Wasn’t Me – Traffic/Warrant Arrest W. Granfield St/574 An officer conducted […]
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