News briefs for the week include a youth leadership commission, a blue moon and a community food drive.
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Plant City Proposed Budget A Balance Of Spending Needs
Plant City proposed budget includes capital improvement projects to maintain utility systems/improve roads/expand park spaces.
Continue ReadingGang Members Arrested in Plant City
The alleged criminals were in possession of drugs and several weapons, including an “operable machine gun.”
Continue ReadingSuspect Arrested In Connection To Plant City Homicide
An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide Saturday evening in Plant City, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced. Faustino Antunez, 48, was arrested today by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) after he was involved in a traffic crash and was suspected of driving under the influence. He also provided a false […]
Continue ReadingCSX Railroad Track Maintenance To Impact Polk and Hillsborough County
The track maintenance project began Monday in Polk County and will continue into Plant City in coming weeks.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.17.23
Two Dead After Weekend Shooting Two men are dead after a shooting in the 1300 block of East Church Street early Sunday morning, according to a news release. Plant City Police Department responded to a 911 call August 13 at 2:44 a.m. about shots being fired in the area of Jenkins Street and South Morgan […]
Continue ReadingCommissioners Approve Funds For McCall Park Refresh
The park, nestled in the heart of downtown, will get a new gazebo, benches and landscaping.
Continue ReadingCity Officials Propose Balanced Budget For Next Fiscal Year
The first public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-24 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be September 11. Here’s a brief look at what’s in the budget.
Continue ReadingCity Employees To See Pay Bump If Proposed Budget Passes
City employees could see pay increases ranging anywhere from 13.5 to 23.5 percent.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.10.23
Ila Simpson Celebrates 95th Birthday Plant City resident Ila Vaughn Simpson celebrated her 95th birthday on August 10 with family and friends. The spry senior, who was born August 10, 1928, enjoys working in her garden, canning and freezing home-grown vegetables and cooking for loved ones. A Georgia native, she married Burnell Simpson in 1945 […]
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