Operation Appreciation, an event held by Operation Paying It Forward for local veterans and first responders, honored those who serve on Oct. 12 at Wells Memorial and Event Center.
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News Briefs 10.17.19
2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Battle of the Bands In this year’s inaugural Florida Strawberry Festival Battle of the Bands, Almost There rocked the roof off of the Wish Farms Soundstage and won the top prize. If your band has what it takes, there’s still time to sign up for the 2020 contest. “Last year the […]
Continue ReadingCommunity updated on Sam Allen Road Construction
Local residents popped into the Bruton Memorial Library on Oct. 3 to take part in an open house for the Sam Allen Road Construction Project that has been underway for approximately one year. At the open house, Florida Department of Transportation team members from every branch of the project were on site to answer questions […]
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Santa Sled Fest registrations open Plant City families are now able to pre-register for the annual Santa Sled Fest food and toy giveaway. Santa Sled Fest, hosted by the Plant City Black Heritage Inc. and Des’Aimes Social Club, serves hundreds of families every year with free stuff around Christmastime for those who sign up in […]
Continue ReadingPCPD preps for Police Unity Tour
The 250-mile bike ride in May 2020 will raise awareness for officers who died in the line of duty and fundraise for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 10.3.19
State handheld cell phone ban now in effect Tuesday was the first day law enforcement officers around Florida could begin to pull drivers over for improperly using cell phones on the road. If you’re not using a hands-free device to talk to someone, or if you’re caught texting, you can now be pulled over at […]
Continue ReadingViolent robbery leads to pursuit through city
PCPD pursued a man through town yesterday after he robbed and assaulted a victim at gunpoint.
Continue ReadingPlane crashes at Plant City Airport
No one was seriously injured in a wind-related private airplane crash Friday morning.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest bids Principal Brown farewell
Dave Brown has stood at the helm of the Dover school for 10 years, crafting its legacy and ensuring his students would rise to greatness. Now he’s preparing to reprise the role of principal at a new school in Riverview.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 9.26.19
Operation Rail Safety Week Plant City Police Department and CSX teamed up Tuesday afternoon to promote Rail Safety Week. CSX personnel and members of the PCPD traffic unit set up shop at the downtown train depot from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to teach motorists how to be safe around railroad crossings. They handed out flyers […]
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