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Large Brush Fire Reported in Plant City

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Large Brush Fire Reported in Plant City

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PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said crews responded to a large brush fire that broke out in Plant City on Tuesday afternoon. Crews were able to control the flames within a few hours. The fire was estimated to be around 100 acres and began when authorities lost control of a controlled burn. HCFR said the fire was burning on both sides of Henry George Road, south of Old Hopewell Road and north of Keysville Road. It was e…See the Story

"We are one of Florida's pioneers of organic berries"

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"We are one of Florida's pioneers of organic berries"

"We are one of Florida's pioneers of organic berries"See the Story

Minuteman Press in Plant City celebrates 20+ years & joins President’s Club

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Minuteman Press in Plant City celebrates 20+ years & joins President’s Club

Minuteman Press Owners Mike Arndt & Julie Arndt celebrate the milestones & share their experience & advice.Read Article

Plant City Fire Rescue Strengthens Ranks with New Hires

Plant City Fire Rescue (PCFR) took a major step toward bolstering its ranks during last month’s investiture ceremony that not only welcomed a new fire chief and two deputy chiefs but also eight new firefighter/paramedics. The swearing-in ceremony, held May 19 at the TECO Expo Hall, was especially meaningful for Fire Chief David Dittman, who was officially sworn in that same day alongside Deputy Chiefs Michael Brown and Andrew Muzzy. “I was hono…Plant City · Plant City Read Article

CITY ORDINANCE CHANGED TO PERMIT TATTOO SHOP

In the early 1990s, Casper Geist served in the Air Force at MacDill fueling F-16 fighter jets. At the time, the base was the home of five squadrons. “I got out of the military, and didn’t know what I was going to do, so I started playing with computers,” Geist said. “And self-taught myself through all of my Microsoft and Novell certifications, then became a network engineer.” He worked in the field for eight years. However, he found the work to …Air Force · Plant City Read Article

NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH HIRED AT PCHS

As of June 10, the Plant City High School (PCHS) Raiders have a new head coach. Will Blankenbaker has coached football for 19 years in roles like offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, assistant head coach, and coaching running backs, receivers, and special teams. He has lived in Plant City since 2012 and began coaching at PCHS during the 2015 season, most recently coaching quarterbacks. As a player, Blankenbaker began at age seven in En…Plant City · Plant City Read Article

CITY COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST MEETING AT EARLIER TIME

On June 23, at the new time of 6:00 p.m. instead of the traditional 7:30 p.m., Mayor Nate Kilton called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Commission. The meeting began with an invocation by Joe Bowles, pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church, and the assembly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting proceeded with its agenda items. 25-251 – City commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing July 2025 as “Park and Recreation Month in P…Plant City · Plant City Read Article

RESIDENTS SPEAK UP AT POLICE COMMUNITY MEETING

“We want to listen to any concerns you have and see what we can do to rectify them and get them fixed,” PCPD Captain Ward said when opening the meeting on June 19 at the Police Center. “Thank you for being here,” Deputy Chief Duralia added. “We can’t be effective without input and community involvement.” In response to resident concerns expressed at the previous meeting, Ward went over PCPD findings. PCPD did a 41-day speed study of Coronet Stre…Plant City · Plant City Read Article

Dr. Phillips Little League is heading to the state championship | West Orange Times & Observer

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The Dr. Phillips Little League seniors are going to Plant City for a state tournament.Little League · Plant City Read Article

Athlete of the Week 06.19.25

Photos courtesy of Kara HoytHolton Hoyt Holton is a 10-year-old who plays for the 10U Ostingers black. Holton had an incredible season, with a batting average of .564, only striking out four times all season. How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing since I was 4 in t-ball at Plant City Little League. Do you have a walk-up song? If so, what is it, and why did you choose it? My walk-up song would be church clap because it gets …Plant City · Plant City Read Article

Levels Drop At Medard; Boaters Face Closures, Kayaks Welcome

They’ve pulled the plug on the reservoir at Edward Medard Conservation Park, and that means the boat ramp will be closed, according to a news release from Hillsborough County. The boat ramp at Edward Medard Conservation Park was indefinitely closed beginning June 9 because the water level of the 700-acre Medard Reservoir was reduced by…Plant City · Plant City Read Article

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