At 7:30 p.m. on April 28, Mayor Nate Kilton called the proceedings to order for the Regular Meeting of the City Commission. Reverend Margaret Rountree, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church gave the invocation. The full house followed by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Kilton read three proclamations. The first […]
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ROWENA MAYS TO BECOME ATHLETIC PARK
With the design phase nearly complete, staff began coordinating with Manhattan Construction Company (MCC) to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the reconstruction of the new Rowena Mays Athletic Park. The five-acre park sits at the intersection of Alexander Street and Baker Street. “Whenever you are doing park projects, the first priority in my […]
Continue ReadingHURRICANE SEASON AGAIN SO SOON?
It seems like residents just finished (mostly) cleaning up the destruction from last year’s hurricanes. However, hurricane season in Florida begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. This year, experts predict 13 to 18 named storms, seven to 10 hurricanes, three to five major hurricanes, and three to six direct hits on the […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 04.24.25
MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers and volunteer office workers. The organization aids in addressing senior hunger and isolation in every community. To apply, call the Meals on Wheels office at (813) 754-9932. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. EARTH DAY FESTIVITIES Celebrate Earth Day at McIntosh […]
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PLANT CITY HISTORY & PHOTO ARCHIVES INTERN PROGRAM OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS The Plant City History & Photo Archives has announced its Intern Program is open for applications for the Summer 2025 term. The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in archives and history-center skills in a real-life setting. The […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE MAJOR PARKS PROJECTS
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 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 ReadingCOMPOUNDING PHARMACY COMING TO TOWN
Once upon a time, The First National Bank of Plant City printed U.S. national currency. The bank printed for the government between 1912 and 1919. Despite the bank notes displaying series 1902, they were issued by national banks between 1908 and 1928. The Plant City bank issued 3,840 sheets of $5 blue seal bills, 2,805 […]
Continue ReadingJASON JONES WINS ELECTION FOR SEAT ON CITY COMMISSION
The unofficial results of the April 8 election for Plant City Commissioner have been released. Jason Jones emerged victorious with 60.13 percent of the vote, to Camryn Henry’s 39.87 percent. The total number of registered voters eligible to cast ballots in this election was 22,462. However, 1,862 showed up at the polls—which is 8.29 percent. […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 04.10.25
TWIRLERS TO COMPETE NATIONALLY The members of the Patrick’s Patriots Twirling Corps, from the Plant City area, will take their talents to national competitions this summer. In July, members will travel to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN, to compete in the America’s Youth on Parade. This event is sponsored by the National […]
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