HCSO warns of jury duty scam If you get a call from a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy about missed jury duty, don’t reach for your wallet — reach for your phone instead. According to HCSO, someone has been impersonating a deputy and claims they’re calling to tell you about the “jury duty” you missed. […]
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Two arrested in Friday morning drug bust
Plant City Police executed a narcotics-related search warrant shortly before noon Sept. 13.
Continue ReadingCommunity chimes in on fate of downtown
A Town Hall on Tuesday night regarding the future of downtown Plant City brought dozens of
attendees’ ideas to the forefront of the formation of a strategic Downtown Vision Plan.
PCPD kicks off new Drone Program
Plant City Police Department now has two drones at its disposal to use for a variety of projects throughout the city.
Continue ReadingHillsborough County seeks input on community’s priorities for superintendent
Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking feedback on its search for a new superintendent for our district.
Continue ReadingFinal round entered for CSX Quiet Zone
After multiple delays, the city has officially entered the final step in bringing the CSX quiet zone near the Midtown District to life.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 9.12.19
HCPS announces Dorian make-up plan After Hurricane Dorian prompted Hillsborough County Public Schools to give students the day of Sept. 3 off, the goal was to find a way to make up for lost time without major changes to the calendar. Now, a plan is in place. County officials announced Tuesday that, to make up […]
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup 9.5.19
A speedy, but thorough, city commission meeting last week led to some necessary routine management throughout the city.
Continue ReadingPlant City acts as hub for Dorian relief
After Hurricane Dorian demolished the Bahamas TECO converted a base camp at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into staging area for an upcoming effort by the company to send aid to the affected islands.
Continue ReadingGauging downtown’s vision
Residents are invited to attend a Town Hall to voice their vision for Plant City’s downtown. The meeting will be held on Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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