Plant City Police Department has successfully competed five prior reaccreditations with no corrective actions or compliance issues, which netted it a high honor from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
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Polk County sting leads to arrest of 17 men accused of attempting to meet up with children for sex
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 17 men — including one
from Plant City — following an
undercover operation that targeted men accused of attempting to have
sex with children.
New video released in Plant City hit-and-run
HCSO is asking the public to watch a new surveillance video in hopes of identifying a vehicle of interest in a hit-and-run case that killed a 5-year-old child.
Continue ReadingCity embraces reorganization
The City of Plant City has added new positions, reshuffled current staff and rearranged departments thanks to City Manager Bill McDaniel’s “deep dive” into the operations of the government.
Continue ReadingCoronavirus precautions extend to schools, prep sports, local events
Hillsborough County school activities and more have been temporarily suspended in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingBack to square one for Midtown
After months of negotiations, the agreement with 2XS Development, LLC regarding the Midtown District development has officially come to an abrupt end.
Continue ReadingMan arrested for aggravated stalking and cruelty to animals
While PCPD originally arrested Shawn Gilliam for an injunction violation, a spontaneous statement made by
Gilliam on the way to jail led to new charges.
Meet the new face of the City’s Streets and Stormwater Department: Wayne Everhart
Wayne Everhart has officially stepped into his role as the new director of the streets and stormwater department.
Continue ReadingPlant City honors Tuskegee Airman Thomas W. Newton
A special guest slowly rode down the Grand Parade route Monday waving to the crowd. Thomas W. Newton is one of the few remaining Tuskegee Airmen and drew copious cheers from those gathered.
Continue ReadingPalm Cove Living prepares to open its doors
A new assisted living and memory care senior living community is preparing to officially open its doors this fall.
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