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Homeland Security and PCPD Serve Warrant at Plant City House
On April 16 at about 9:25 a.m., the Plant City Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security Tampa acted on a search warrant for a house in Plant City across the street from Wilson Elementary School. Wilson Elementary School sits in a good neighborhood with hard-working, salt-of-the-earth homeowners who...
Deputy Involved Shooting In Plant City
HCSO deputies fire on suspect who is threatening them and others. Suspect Identified in Deputy Involved Shooting in Plant City. UPDATE: May 8, 2024: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect involved in the incident in Plant City. The suspect has been identified as Anthony Ray Gamez,...
The City of Plant City Hires New Chief of Police
Two Deputy Chiefs were also hired in move to restructure. The new police chief for Plant City Police Department (PCPD) will be Richard Mills, Jr. Mills, who currently oversees the Special Operations Division of the Tampa Police Department, will take the reins from current Chief of Police James Bradford on July 8, 2024. City Manager Bill McDaniel selected Mills from a group of five finalists.
Track and field regionals: Mainland boys win title, Colby Cronk hits state's top shot put
Mainland's boys captured their third major track and field team trophy of the season Wednesday by winning the Region 2-3A championship at Plant City. The Buccaneers produced 80.5 points, three more than runner-up Lake Minneola. Senior jumper Marquis McCants and senior hurdler Emmanuel Yisrael were among the Buccaneers to book...
3 Tampa Bay motorcyclists killed this week after drivers turn left in front of them
Three motorcyclists were killed in separate Tampa Bay crashes this week after other drivers turned left in front of them. On Saturday, the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was turning left into a shopping center at 79th Avenue North from southbound Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North when it collided with a Yamaha motorcycle, the St. Petersburg Police Department said in a news release.
Florida Secretary of State Comes to Plant City
On Thursday, May 2, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd made an appearance in Plant City. If you are asking yourself, “What does the Florida Secretary of State do?” Here it is: The position is the custodian of Florida law, the chief election officer, the chief arts and culture officer, the state protocol officer and, of course, the head of the Department of State. The office ensures fair elections, investigates election fraud, administers business filings, handles Florida’s relations with foreign governments doing business in Florida, and oversees historical and artistic resources, among other things. In the organizational chart of Florida government, the Secretary of State reports to the Governor and Lt. Governor.
Tampa murder suspect found dead in Baldwin County identified
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared the name of the murder suspect found dead in Baldwin County. Read the full story: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/i-10-traffic-delays-expected-for-two-to-three-hours-after-standoff-with-murder-suspect/
Lakeland History and Culture Center opens doors to areas past
LAKELAND, Fla — Lakeland's rich history is on display at the Lakeland Public Library. The History and Culture Center is a newer addition to the library, featuring an exhibit on the area's ties to the railroad. LuAnn Mims with the Lakeland Public Library Special Collections says, "So we're trying...
Tahjana South, Chelsi Williams lead Polk County track & field efforts in FHSAA regionals
PLANT CITY — Lakeland junior Tajhana South knew when she hit the board that her final attempt in the triple jump could be special and, when she landed, she knew it was. Shortly after, everyone knew as South leaped up and down and over to her coach in celebration. South jumped a personal-record...
Florida man arrested for stabbing 2 women outside Wawa in Clearwater: Affidavit
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after authorities said he chased after a mother and daughter outside a Wawa in Clearwater and stabbed them. According to his affidavit, Devinci Carter, 36, of Thonotosassa, was arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of aggravated battery.
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