More than 20 years ago, the Eagles Crest development was approved for 437 single family houses, 180 townhouses, 35,000 square feet of commercial space, and a 5,000 square foot community center. The development land is a 410-acre site located north of Knights Griffin Road, west of Bailey Road and east of Paul Buchman Highway. However, […]
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News Briefs 05.22.25
J.S. ROBINSON STUDENT WINS ART CONTEST The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office announced another successful year of the Kids Tag Art Program during the Hillsborough County School Board recognition meeting on May 13. The program raised $37,778.66 this year alone, providing each of the 65 participating elementary schools with more than $580 for their art […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Police Department Investigating A Homicide
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on May 14, 2025, officers responded to the 900 block of Waller Street for a report of shots heard in the area. While the call was being dispatched to responding officers, additional information was received by theCommunications Center that a subject may be injured. Confirmation was made of an injured victim […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION APPROVES EXTENSION FOR OLD POST OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
On May 12, at 7:30 p.m., 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. Reginald […]
Continue ReadingOfficers Recognized at 63rd Annual East Hillsborough Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
The TECO Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival was the safest place in town the evening of Tuesday, May 13 as hundreds of law enforcement officers from the Plant City Police Department (PCPD), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gathered for the 63rd […]
Continue ReadingTHE MYTH OF THE EMPTY WAREHOUSES
Several times in recent months, in the Regular Meeting of the City Commission, residents have pointed out that there are a lot of unused warehouses and light industrial buildings in Plant City—because this is clear from the empty parking lots. This reasoning can also be seen on social media sites in discussions about the growth […]
Continue ReadingMASS SHOOTING THREAT AT PLANT CITY SCHOOL
On May 12, HCSO arrested a 13-year-old student at Marshall Middle Magnet School for leaving handwritten notes in the school bathroom threatening a mass shooting. HCSO’s School Threat Assessment and Response Team quickly responded, and took the student into custody. At this time, detectives do not believe she had access to any weapons. “Marshall has […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 05.15.25
BURN BAN RESCINDED Hillsborough County rescinded the burn ban for the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Due to the recent heavy rainfall and projected weather conditions, an outdoor burn no longer poses a risk to the health, safety, and welfare of county residents. County officials will continue to monitor the conditions and update […]
Continue ReadingSTOLEN PISTOLS RECOVERED FROM JUVENILE
Thanks to the coordinated and exceptional efforts of Plant City officers, a 17-year-old male juvenile has been apprehended in connection with several vehicle burglaries where multiple firearms and other items were stolen. On May 5, at approximately 6:25 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Burchwood Avenue following a 911 call from a resident […]
Continue ReadingCHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH AWARDS PCPD STAFF
Law Day is a national day of recognition that happens annually on May 1 to commemorate the rule of law in the U.S. and May 15 kicks off National Police Week. Plant City Champions for Youth held their annual Law Appreciation Dinner at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center on Monday. The event honored Jessica […]
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