United Food Bank of Plant City reports collection total from Hope Lutheran holiday food drive Thanks in part to Hope Lutheran Church, many Plant City families in need were able to put food on the table during the holiday season. The church announced Tuesday that the United Food Bank of Plant City calculated a total […]
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What’s coming soon for Plant City
Plenty of new projects to keep Plant City growing and evolving will either start or finish in 2021.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.23.20
Unity helps Meals on Wheels The volunteers who make Meals on Wheels work for Plant City residents in need got a big boost from Unity in the Community last Sunday. Unity presented Meals on Wheels with a check for $27,500 at Winn-Dixie that morning. Unity has been a strong supporter of the organization for years […]
Continue ReadingSection of Sparkman Road shut down for HCSO investigation
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shut down the section of Sparkman Road between Jap Tucker and Clemons roads this morning when a male subject barricaded himself inside a home in the area. Police responded to the residence, located at the 1900 block of Sparkman Road, at 7:55 a.m. and evacuated residents in the area from their […]
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: New fleet on its way
The city was approved to purchase a variety of new vehicles last week at the city commission meeting.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.23.20
Cart-to-Curb waste collection system on its way to Plant City The City of Plant City announced last week its new automated waste collection system, Cart-to-Curb, will make its debut in town next summer. “Plant City’s waste collection vehicles need to be replaced, so it made sense for us to look at all the options, including […]
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 numbers are still rising and the holidays are now just a week away
It’s going to be a holiday season
unlike any other as families
struggle with how to keep
traditions alive while still
protecting their health. Many are choosing to stay home and celebrate virtually with their loved ones. Those who do intend to travel are being warned to take as many precautions as possible.
What’s next for Varrea
Commissioners approved the map amendment and the conceptual modifications to the general site development plan of the Varrea Planned Development District.
Continue ReadingCity of Plant City utilizes CARES Act funding to do massive upgrades
Finding a way to keep its employees and residents safe during the pandemic has been the focus of the City of Plant City since March. Thanks to CARES Act funding, several city buildings are getting major renovations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.17.20
Plant City EDC confirms Chick-fil-A negotiations When Buddy Freddy’s closed earlier in 2020, many fans of the popular Plant City restaurant were saddened. But the future of the site could be bright if current negotiations for the property stay on track. The Plant City EDC announced in a Dec. 10 Facebook post that a Florida-based […]
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