Staff with the City of Plant City are now able to add one more avenue to further expanding their credentials list. City commissioners authorized City Manager Bill McDaniel to execute a letter of agreement with Florida State University that will allow up to 25 employees to head “back to school” to receive designation as a […]
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Festival adds even more safety upgrades
As opening day drew near, the Florida Strawberry Festival added several last-minute changes to help attendees feel safer than ever.
Continue ReadingBoy Scouts host record-breaking food drive
The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its Scouting for Food drive in February and gathered more than 45,000 pounds of food to stock food pantries all over its territory. This is the second consecutive year the Tampa council has broken its own previous record for the drive, and […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 3.4.21
Dover man competes on The Voice Kenzie Wheeler went all the way from Dover to NBC’s The Voice and had an impressive TV debut. Wheeler, 22, got a four-chair turn and a block during Monday night’s episode. He secured a spot on Kelly Clarkson’s team with his rendition of Keith Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” […]
Continue ReadingHCSO livestock registration program goes live
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office now has a new way to help livestock owners find their animals whenever they go on the run. The sheriff’s office announced the creation of its livestock registration program, which allows livestock owners to add their animals to HCSO’s database so that deputies can quickly respond. Horses, cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City reflects on position with Regional Planning Council
A bill in the Florida Senate that aims to eliminate the statutory authorization for Regional Planning Councils has led to conversations on the value of the organizations throughout the state. Commissioners weighed in on the topic Monday evening.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.25.21
New state requirement for driver license re-testing in effect Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy C. Millan announced last week that Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (FLHSMV) implemented a procedural change for driver license re-resting with motorists whose licenses have been expired for a year or more. Drivers will be required to complete written and […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s new at Bruton
Bruton Memorial Library has evolved over the past year to become a safe and thriving hub for the community.
Continue ReadingMcIntosh Park due up for upgrades
McIntosh Park is officially getting two miles of trails as well as a wildlife viewing observation tower.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.18.21
Grand Parade, Strawberry Youth Parade merging for 2021 The 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Parade is getting even bigger now that the Strawberry Youth Parade is merging with it. The festival announced the merger last week and added that it will begin at 1 p.m. March 8. The route will take the parade past the […]
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