TODDLER DIES IN ACCIDENT IN PLANT CITY On August 26, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) responded to a traffic crash that occurred within the 1700 block of E. Ohio St. Upon arrival, it was learned that an adult female driver backing from a residential driveway failed to observe a male […]
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CITY COMMISSION VOTES TO PURCHASE 74 ACRES
On August 25, 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 were all present for the meeting. Reverend Margaret Rountree, lead […]
Continue ReadingYOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMISSION RESTARTS AFTER ONE-YEAR HIATUS
In addition to power lines, one of the things Hurricane Milton took down was the 2024 Plant City Youth Commission. The storm hit at the same time as the beginning of the Commission, and the chaos, destruction, and recovery made it impossible to proceed. However, it is a new school year, and the time for […]
Continue ReadingNew COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE WORKS
You have a chance to shape the City of Plant City’s direction for the next 10 years and beyond. City government is gearing up to put together its new comprehensive plan vision. If there are things you like, or don’t like, now is the chance to keep it going or to change things. When the […]
Continue ReadingLINDER INCREASES FOOTPRINT
The Linder Community Unit District was originally approved in 1997. The parcel of land sits south of I-4 at the southeast corner of South Frontage Road and North Maryland Avenue. The owner of the property, Linder Industrial Machinery, requested from Plant City’s government permission to build an additional 10,000 square feet of commercial warehouse space, […]
Continue ReadingFIRE RESCUE TO INCREASE STAFFING LEVEL WITH RECRUITS
On August 4, seven new Plant City Fire Rescue (PCFR) recruits began their service to residents. The recruits have already graduated from fire schooland are in the midst of a four-week orientation program designed to prepare them for the physical, technical, and operational challenges of the fire service. The training combines physical conditioning, field exercises, and classroom […]
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PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION PCHS Class of 1975 will be holding their 50th class reunion on Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 3839 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL. The classes of ’73, ’74, ’76, and ’77 are invited Friday night for cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres. Saturday night is […]
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PROPAGATION IS TOPS IN TAMPA BAY Plant City’s Propagation Whiskey Bar and Kitchen sits on top of OpenTable rankings in the area. OpenTable is an online restaurant reservation service. The app also allows diners to rate the food, service, ambience, and noise. Propagations holds a 4.8 out of 5, which is at the top of […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION SCHEDULES SEVERAL LAND HEARINGS
On August 11, Mayor Nate Kilton called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Commission at 6:00 p.m. 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. Michael Fredette, […]
Continue ReadingSUZY LOPEZ HAS STRAWBERRY ROOTS
State Attorney Susan “Suzy” Lopez is the first female elected state attorney in Hillsborough County history. First appointed by Governor DeSantis in August 2022, she won reelection in November 2024. She leads a team of 300, including prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, and support staff. Lopez and the agency are responsible for handling the 50,000 yearly […]
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