Vehicles of interest in fatal hit-and-run sought Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives are on the hunt for the vehicle linked to a Sunday hit-and-run incident that killed a 5-year-old child and injured their mother and two others that may have witnessed it. HCSO said the mother and child were walking on Rogers Road after dark […]
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North Park Isle draws hesitations from commissioners
During Monday evening’s commission meeting a presentation regarding North Park Isle caused commissioners to pump the brakes and left the developer with four weeks to clarify its plan before they will consider moving forward.
Continue ReadingJohnson Pointe plat finally approved despite emotional backlash from neighbors
For more than a year, residents of the Walden Pointe subdivision have watched in frustration as the Johnson Pointe development came to life in their backyard. With it came many problems. After the developer finally got SWFWMD approval, the plat was sent to commissioners for their approval.
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Proclamations for area youth During Monday night’s city commission meeting, proclamations were issued for both Mary-Catherine Stephens and the 2020 Junior Royalty court. Stephens, a Plant City High School student, is the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Strawberry Youth Parade. She has a weighted GPA of 5.2, more than 100 hours of community service, is […]
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HCSO arrests man who shot gun in gas station restroom Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bruce Alan Renner one day after security cameras caught him committing several crimes around town. Renner, 27, was first filmed breaking into an unlocked pickup truck in a driveway on Richey Rosa Lane in Plant City around 8 a.m. Feb. […]
Continue ReadingMidtown granted extension
The City of Plant City has agreed to give 2XS Development, LLC — the company that is tackling the upcoming Midtown development — a short extension.
Continue ReadingJim Scott named Citizen of the Year
In a ceremony on Jan. 12, Jim Scott was surprised with the annual Citizen of the Year award.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.13.20
Unity Ride check presented to PCPD Plant City Police Department received a $4,100 check Tuesday afternoon to help its officers be able to participate in the upcoming Police Unity Tour. The money came from a Jan. 25 fundraiser hosted by the Wooden Spoon Diner. The Wooden Spoon served up barbecue chicken and rib lunches from […]
Continue ReadingReynolds faces bump out makeover
The Florida Department of Transportation has agreed to fund some landscaping changes to Reynolds Street as part of the city’s downtown vision plan.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: Signage brings new aesthetic to Plant City
The Jan. 27 commission meeting led to the approval of two different signage programs throughout Plant City, which will spruce up ongoing projects in town.
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