The numbers are still on the rise, but the state continues to steadily reopen.
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Plant City Observer considers transitioning to nonprofit
The owners of the Plant City Observer have recently begun discussions of changing the methods of operation for the local newspaper to transition its status from a for-profit entity to a nonprofit company.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: Commissioners approve road resurfacing
Monday’s city commission meeting led to the green light being given for several road resurfacing projects around the city and for City Manager Bill McDaniel to start negotiations for the Wheeler Street lot development.
Continue ReadingReady, set, play
Some big changes are coming to local parks thanks to a large focus in the proposed city budget.
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JAAP program gets new look Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Sept. 10 press conference that it partnered with local law enforcement agencies and judicial leaders to change the Juvenile Arrest Avoidance Program (JAAP). The JAAP was implemented in 2010 as a way to decrease the number of bookings at Hillsborough County’s Juvenile Assessment […]
Continue ReadingArrests made in Aug. 24 I-4 shooting
Three suspects were arrested in connection with the Aug. 24 shooting, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
Continue ReadingCOVID on the rise
Once again, Hillsborough County has seen a recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Continue ReadingDevelopers submit bids for empty lot on Wheeler Street
Solution Source may soon develop the empty lot on Wheeler Street if commissioners approve the
project.
Budget Workshop: Bigger raises considered for city employees
The public is invited to chime in on the discussion to increase raises for city employees during the upcoming fiscal year.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 9.10.20
Ellis Park playground gets upgraded The City of Plant City announced last week the playground at Marie B. Ellis Park, 601 E. Laura St., has finally gotten a much-needed facelift. As part of an ongoing capital improvement program to replace aging playgrounds with more than 15 years of use, Ellis Park’s 19-year-old equipment was long […]
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