Polling places to change for 2020 Craig Latimer, Hillsborough County’s Supervisor of Elections, announced Monday polling places around the county are set to change for the upcoming election year. “We don’t want anyone to show up at the wrong place on Election Day, so we work very hard to let voters know where their polling […]
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Christmas Briefs 12.12.19
Santa Sled Fest seeking donations The annual Santa Sled Festival is right around the corner. Each year the Christmas giveaway, which is hosted by the Des Aimes Social Club of Florida Inc. and Plant City Black Heritage, helps hundreds of families have a jolly holiday. The groups give away bicycles, toys, clothing and food to […]
Continue ReadingChamber opens avenue of conversation between politicians and electorates
In a pre-session legislative round table that was held Tuesday evening members of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to sit down with two of their elected officials and talk about issues close to their hearts.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: City Hall renovation and Irma expenses settled
City Hall is finally getting a new roof and the city has officially begun to wrap up expenses for Hurricane Irma management.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.5.19
Christmas Lane contest winners Christmas Lane is partnering with Publix Supermarkets, Inc. and the Plant City Observer to help spread the holiday cheer right here in Plant City. The public was asked to nominate deserving families to the Observer and this year’s winners are the families nominated by Candy Walker and Tami Bender. The families […]
Continue ReadingMan shot and killed after driving stolen vehicle at a PCPD officer
Early Sunday morning a man was shot and killed by a PCPD officer after driving a stolen vehicle directly toward him.
Continue ReadingLakeland man found dead following Plant City shooting
PCPD detectives are asking the public for information regarding a shooting that occurred last night that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man from Lakeland.
Continue ReadingSidewalks getting a makeover around town
Children that walk to and from school every day will soon have a safer journey thanks to the city’s concentration on repaving sidewalks around the city.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 11.27.19
Christmas Lane continues tradition of helping local families With the holidays right around the corner, Christmas Lane is stepping up to ensure two lucky families have a one-of-a-kind experience they’ll remember for years to come. Christmas Lane is partnering with Publix Supermarkets, Inc. and the Plant City Observer to help spread the holiday cheer right […]
Continue ReadingCity projects ahead
A handful of major city projects — including road repairs and the design of the Ellis-Methvin upgrades — were spurred into motion last week following approval of city commissioners.
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