JAAP program gets new look Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Sept. 10 press conference that it partnered with local law enforcement agencies and judicial leaders to change the Juvenile Arrest Avoidance Program (JAAP). The JAAP was implemented in 2010 as a way to decrease the number of bookings at Hillsborough County’s Juvenile Assessment […]
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Arrests made in Aug. 24 I-4 shooting
Three suspects were arrested in connection with the Aug. 24 shooting, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
Continue ReadingCOVID on the rise
Once again, Hillsborough County has seen a recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Continue ReadingDevelopers submit bids for empty lot on Wheeler Street
Solution Source may soon develop the empty lot on Wheeler Street if commissioners approve the
project.
Budget Workshop: Bigger raises considered for city employees
The public is invited to chime in on the discussion to increase raises for city employees during the upcoming fiscal year.
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Ellis Park playground gets upgraded The City of Plant City announced last week the playground at Marie B. Ellis Park, 601 E. Laura St., has finally gotten a much-needed facelift. As part of an ongoing capital improvement program to replace aging playgrounds with more than 15 years of use, Ellis Park’s 19-year-old equipment was long […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough Schools release interactive dashboard to track COVID-19 spread
Hillsborough County Public Schools released an in-depth dashboard to give people an accurate snapshot of how the virus was reported in each individual school.
Continue ReadingCity Emergency Fund proposed
During the budget workshop on Aug. 24, the idea to create an emergency fund out of a portion of the city’s reserves was floated.
Continue ReadingData dump leads to massive spike in COVID-19 cases
It’s getting far more complicated to get an accurate look at COVID-19’s spread throughout the state as new information indicates lack of responsive reporting of cases.
Continue ReadingBudget breakdown
The first public hearing on the proposed FY 2020-21 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be on Sept. 14. Here’s an overview of where the city plans to spend its funds.
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