Keep City of Plant City moving forward with smart, ecologically sound growth and a focus on driving business to downtown through increased campaigns. Alicia has a proven track record with two prior political campaigns. Twenty-five years ago, Alicia ran for Alderman at Large City Wide in Aurora, Illinois’s second largest city, at 20 years old, […]
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Elections Are Coming Up. Are You Prepared?
The deadline to register for the Plant City Municipal Election is March 9. There are three ways to vote for this year’s election. Vote by mail, early voting, and voting on election day. Florida residents must be registered to vote 29 days before an election. To vote in the 2026 Plant City Election, you must […]
Continue ReadingMeet City Commission Group 3 Candidate Gregory Boyle
Gregory Boyle has called Plant City home since childhood and attended Turkey Creek Middle School before graduating from Durant High School. He later continued his education at Hillsborough Community College while beginning his career. He is a local professional with experience in budgeting, project coordination, and corporate operations. He currently works as a Software Support […]
Continue ReadingMeet City Commission Group 3 Candidate Karen Kerr
Karen Kerr is a longtime Plant City resident and community leader whose family has called Plant City home for more than 30 years. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has spent more than three decades in senior leadership roles, overseeing large teams and complex operations with […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 02.26.26
Road Closure for the Strawberry Festival Grand Parade Roads will be closed at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, to deploy safety barricades. The roadway will remain closed until the early evening. The parade begins at S. Evers St and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. It will travel west on W Reynolds St and […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Police Department Maintains Accreditation
On Feb. 24, the end of the month City Commission meeting took place. All City Commissioners were present. Commissioner Mary Mathis led the room in prayer before the Pledge of Allegiance. Before the agendas began, City Manager Bill McDaniel brought Chief Mills and some of his deputies to the podium to congratulate them on maintaining […]
Continue ReadingLongtime Plant City Commissioner Announces He Won’t Seek Re-Election
Wearing a strawberry-patterned tie—a nod to the community he calls home—longtime City Commissioner Mike Sparkman officially announced at Monday night’s commission meeting that he will not seek reelection to the Plant City City Commission, closing the book on decades of public service in the town where his family’s roots run seven generations deep. Sparkman—who has […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 02.19.26
Plant City Youth Compete in State Hoop Shoot Three outstanding young people represented Plant City Elks Lodge 1727 at the State Hoop Shoot competition in Umatilla, FL. Left to right are Jalen Gaddis, Benjamin Beverly, George Domedion, District Hoop Shoot Director, and Baylor Mueller. Jalen took first place in the 12- and 13-year-old boys division, […]
Continue ReadingGilchrist Park improvements focus on accessibility for all
Gilchrist Park was named in honor of Florida Gov. Albert W Gilchrist and the park is a continued investment for Plant City. The recent improvements will help with accessibility and provide a safe place for children to enjoy. Plant City Parks and Recreation Director Julie Garretson said the park’s improvements highlight a multi-year effort to […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Commission Recognizes 2026 Strawberry Festival Royalty
The February Plant City Commission meeting began promptly at 6:00 p.m. with a prayer led by Reverend Joe Bowles. Mayor Nate Kilton, Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, Commissioners Mike Sparkman, Bill Dodson and Mary Mathis, along with City Manager Bill McDaniel, City Clerk Kerri Miller and City Attorney Kenneth Buchman were all present. Commissioners first recognized the […]
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