Plant City High School’s Kahiem Carby won in the 110-meter high hurdles at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor. Hayley Franklin won the title for Miss Florida for America. A group of 50 came out to celebrate the groundbreaking of a build by One Church One Child of Florida to house children who are transitioning out of the foster care system. The Florida Government Finance Officers Association presented Diane Reichard, the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Plant City, with their 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. City commissioners voted 5-0 to replace a sewer main on Reynolds Street that would block the street for weeks. Smokin’ Aces BBQ & Steakhouse Smokin’ Sweet Sauce won first place in the pork category at the 2025 Sauces of Honor national competition. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Strawberry Crest High School earned the highest grade possible from the Florida Department of Education. City commissioners voted to approve the purchase of three drones for PCPD that meet government security standards. Helen Parke, matron of Parkesdale Market, celebrated her 100th birthday, which was read into the Congressional Record by Senator Rick Scott. American Legion Post 26 selected PCHS rising seniors Kyle Hill and Aden Schiavone for Boys State. At the city commission meeting, the city manager gave a report on flooding caused by the 10.39 inches of rain that fell in three hours on July 14. The city commissioners voted unanimously to demolish the decrepit Planteen and the Winter Visitor Center at Rowena Mays Park. Eileen Griffith raised and released hundreds of Monarch butterflies. Miguel Hernandez Garcia became the first student from the PCHS Electrical Program to win first at the SkillsUSA Region 4 competition.
