On June 11, the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of W. Morrell Drive. This operation was the result of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity that continues to threaten the safety of our neighborhoods. In addition to other vehicles, PCPD deployed its Bearcat […]
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News Briefs 06.12.25
‘Watermelon Weekend’ & Waterslides at Keel Farms Keel Farms is hosting its highly anticipated Watermelon Weekend celebration on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The family-friendly destination, which has doubled its workforce to 150 employees since 2022, will offer an array of attractions, including waterslides (bring […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION APPROVES PILOT TRAVEL CENTER
On June 9, at 7:30 p.m., Mayor Nate Kilton called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Commission. Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Mary Mathis, City Commissioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk Kerri Miller, and City Manager Bill McDaniel were all present for the meeting. Hal Sexton, […]
Continue ReadingOATHS AND APPOINTMENTS
In accordance with the city charter, each year, during the first meeting in June, the five city commissioners select one of their group to serve as mayor. The mayor then offers the position of vice mayor to another commissioner. As designated in Florida statutes, the commission also designates a chair and vice-chair of the Community […]
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PCDEMS Plant Tree To Commemorate Former President On Friday, April 25, Plant City Area Democrats celebrated the life of past PCDems president Greg Jewell. Jewell was an educator and avid environmental advocate with a passion for history. To honor him, the group planted a southern Magnolia tree, that, like Jewell, is native to Florida. One of […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION APPROVES $9 MILLION GRANT FOR ROADS
On May 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, Mayor Nate Kilton called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Commission. Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk Kerri Miller, and City Manager Bill McDaniel […]
Continue ReadingCITY OF PLANT CITY ADVISES RESIDENTS ON FLOOD DAMAGE MITIGATION
On May 15, the City of Plant City sent out an Engineering Department flood letter to city residents. The letter is a caution to those who have property in an area that could flood during a storm. “We send it out every year,” City Manager Bill McDaniel said. “It is part of the community ratings […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 05.29.25
TURKEY CREEK FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TURNS 150 Turkey Creek First Baptist Church celebrated its 150-year anniversary on May 25. “Today we celebrate 150 years of worshipping and serving the Lord at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church. We continue to be a beacon in the community for our Lord and Savior. Come all, broken hearted, loveless, […]
Continue ReadingNEW SOLID WASTE BUILDING COST $9 MILLION
On May 22, the City of Plant City held a ribbon cutting for its new facility at 902 N. Mobley Street. Both the Solid Waste Department and Utilities Maintenance Departments operated from 1802 Spooner Street for the past 20 years. The Environmental Compliance Department resided at 705 N Alexander Street. The three departments relocated operations […]
Continue ReadingBODY FOUND ON TURKEY CREEK ROAD
The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) is actively investigating a call for service involving a deceased individual discovered on May 22. At approximately 1:53 p.m., PCPD officers responded to the area of Turkey Creek Road, just north of Country Hills Boulevard, following a report of a person found unresponsive along the roadway shoulder. A passerby […]
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