Mayor Nate Kilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Present at the dais were Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Michael Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Manager Bill McDaniel, and City Clerk Kerri Miller. Aaron Flug, pastor at City Pointe Church gave the invocation. The assembly […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 04.17.25
We asked Plant City: What is your favorite weird food combination? Ketchup on my scrambled eggs and grilled cheese Debbie Kuches Schroeder Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches Cynthia Davis Van Camp Lays potato chips and dill pickle juice Angie Lowery Chicken and fruit pie Angel Carter Bologna, cheese, mustard with oreo cookies between 2 […]
Continue ReadingTHE IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE OF PLANT CITY
The Improvement League of Plant City was founded in 1982. The mission of the organization is to foster equitable opportunities for residents regardless of age, race, sex, or religion throughout the greater Plant City area. Partnering with other local organizations has been the philosophy of the Improvement League since it began. The organization does this […]
Continue ReadingPlant Citian wins big at World’s Second Largest Airshow
Plant City’s own Cpt. James Verner took home a Grand Champion award for his 1952 Beech 18 in the Classic Custom division this past weekend at the world’s second largest airshow. The Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo celebrated its 51st year with six near perfect weather days in 2025, and Verner’s beautiful two tone red “Beech Damsel” was a […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 04.10.25
Catherine Louise Head Catherine Louise Head left this world and entered Heaven to be with Jesus on Apr. 2, 2025 at the age of 94. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Sandra Mae Henderson Hogben Sandra Mae Henderson Hogben, 72 of Valrico, born on July 12, 1952, in Greenville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 04.10.25
Richard Kessler submitted this photo of a Fox Squirrel looking for snacks on Midway Road.
Continue ReadingReal Estate 04.10.25
March 2025 Real Estate Transactions Data pulled from GTAR MLS as of 4/3/25 for the Plant City market area. Mortgage Data from Freddiemac.com Local March 2025 sales and trend information courtesy of The Crawford Group. Springtime Selling Season is upon us … one of the primary situations that we, as Realtors, have to address with […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY MAN CHAIRS HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW BOARD
The Charter Review Board (CRB) is an independent group to which Hillsborough County has given the power to propose amendments to the County Charter. The CRB will conduct a complete review of the Charter looking for areas that need improvement, or sections that should be deleted, changed, or removed. If the CRB members approve an […]
Continue ReadingCHURCH OF GOD CHILDREN’S PASTOR RETIRES AFTER 31 YEARS
In 1969, two ladies knocked at the door of Greg Davis’ house. They asked his mother if Greg and his sister could come to Forest Park Church of God. “I think my mom was excited about a babysitting service, to be honest with you. So, she let us get on the church bus. That has […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 04.10.25
March 28 That’s Not My Name – Warrant 1800 block of W Charlotte Ave An officer was conducting active patrol and observed a subject on foot that was known by the officer to have an active warrant. Officers attempted to make contact with the subject who gave a false name before fleeing on foot. One […]
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