The first commission meeting of August began at 6:00 p.m. with everyone in attendance. Before moving into the meeting agenda, multiple residents took the podium for public comment. The first resident discussed why there are Flock cameras in the city. She asked the commission to suspend all Flock camera contracts. Another resident took the podium […]
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News Briefs 08.06.26
LOCAL BATON TWIRLERS COMPETE NATIONALLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AND COACH IS HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD The members of the Patrick’s Patriots Twirling Corps., from the Plant City area, took their talents to national competitions this summer. In July, three members traveled to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. to […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake, LLC resubmits rezoning request for golf course, open space, 340-home development
Walden Lake residents will soon have another chance to weigh in on a revised proposal that would bring back golf to the former country club property while adding 340 new homes, 220 fewer than previously proposed. Walden Lake, LLC has resubmitted a major modification request to the City of Plant City, seeking approval to redevelop […]
Continue ReadingParks & Rec to Host Oktoberfest
Plant City’s fifth annual Oktoberfest is returning to downtown on Sat., Sept. 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This year, the city’s Parks & Recreation Department is taking the reins to run the popular downtown festival alongside the Plant City Chamber of Commerce, promising to keep all the favorite traditions alive. Attendees can look […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 07.30.26
Death Investigation Underway in Plant City The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in Plant City. On July 23, 2026, at 12:02 p.m., HCSO received a call stating that a person was down at the mobile home park located near Parkwood Estates Drive. When deputies arrived, they learned that a lawn care […]
Continue ReadingCommission Approves Tax Rate, Emergency Response Vehicle at July Meeting
The end-of-the-month commission meeting began at 6:00 p.m. with all commissioners in attendance. The meeting started with high tension during the public comment section. A resident of Walden Lake tried to address residential plans but could not continue because it was not a planning meeting. Commissioners cannot discuss the matter until it comes before them […]
Continue ReadingMidtown Redevelopment Moves Forward as CRA Picks Mosaic Development
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting began at 6:43 p.m., with the CRA board hearing presentations from three development groups competing to redevelop the Midtown area. The Midtown area has been the focus of redevelopment efforts for years, with previous proposals failing to move forward. During the meeting, the CRA board and residents heard from […]
Continue ReadingDeath Investigation Underway in Plant City
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in Plant City. On July 23, 2026, at 12:02 p.m., HCSO received a call stating that a person was down at the mobile home park located near Parkwood Estates Drive. When deputies arrived, they learned that a lawn care maintenance crew found an adult female […]
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Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to Host Annual Back 2 School Bash on August 1 Families from across Hillsborough County are invited to kick off the new school year at the 2026 Back 2 School Bash, taking place Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, located at 215 Sydney Washer Road […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Commission Approves Major Investments in Fiscal Center, Historic School Restoration
The July commission meeting began at 6:00 p.m. Every commissioner was in attendance, and the room was filled with familiar faces of residents who regularly attend the meetings. Up first was public comment. Two residents addressed the commission to discuss concerns about construction in their neighborhoods. Next were consent agenda items 26-307- Resolution #137-2026 approving […]
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