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Hillsborough County approves new e-bike speed limits, fines and stunt bans

Hillsborough County commissioners approved strict speed limits and fines on electric bikes and scooters to curb surging roadway injuries and fatalities across the Tampa Bay region. Riders face speeds capped at 10 mph on walkways, 15 mph on multiuse trails, and 28 mph on roadways, with dangerous stunt riding completely...

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Voters approve school taxes across the state amid sweeping Amendment 3 property tax cut

Voters in 26 out of 27 counties said yes to increasing or renewing sales or property taxes that will fund their public schools. At the same time, people overwhelmingly approved Amendment 3, which will significantly cut property taxes, and likely reduce local government services. The amendment raises the homestead exemption...

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Local Resident Dodie White Named Aspire Plant City’s 2026 Woman of Distinction

Aspire Plant City honors longtime community volunteer for her dedication, generosity and lasting impact on the local community. Aspire Plant City is a local nonprofit that believes every woman has value and worth that she can offer her community. The foundation of the organization is built on their members’ shared values.

Plant City, FL · 1d
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Wish Farms Brings Industry, Community Together To Raise More than $660,000 for Event Beneficiaries

Plant City, FL (11/10/2026) – Plant City-based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and pineberries, Wish Farms held its signature charity concert, PixieRock, on Nov. 7, raising more than $660,000 for its nonprofit event beneficiaries. Hosted at the company’s one-of-a-kind Plant City headquarters, PixieRock brought...

Plant City, FL · 1d
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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

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FAA's first digital control towers go live. The real test is what's next.

The FAA announced on Nov. 6 that the first digital control towers in the U.S. are now operational at Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) in Florida and Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) in Alaska. The agency claims the new towers' technology gives controllers better tools to monitor airport traffic. A digital tower...

Kenai, AK · 3d

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Lakeland Regional Health Completes 100 Endoscopic Spine Surgeries

The milestone highlights advances in minimally invasive spine care, giving eligible patients in Polk County and surrounding communities access to additional treatment options. Lakeland Regional Health is marking a milestone in specialized spine care after neurosurgeon Gabriel Flores-Milan, MD, and the team at the Lakeland Regional Health Brain & Spine Institute completed 100 endoscopic spine procedures.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Travis Tritt Announces First 2027 Tour Dates

Travis Tritt has announced the first dates of his 2027 tour. The run begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, followed by Jacksonville on March 10 and Nashville on March 12. The initial itinerary stretches into October, with stops across the South and Midwest. Tyler Reese Tritt and Tristan Tritt will appear on select dates.

Plant City, FL · 1d

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Winter Haven academy trains students with disabilities for skilled trades

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A new lab at the Language and Literacy Academy for Learning is giving students with disabilities hands-on experience in skilled trades while introducing them to career paths before they graduate high school. The Future Ready Lab allows students to explore more than 15 trades, including...

Winter Haven, FL · 1d

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SRS Real Estate Arranges $22.9 Million Sale of Two Convenience Stores in Central Florida

Clermont and Winter Haven, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $22.9 million sale of two Central Florida 7-Eleven convenience store properties in separate transactions. Both newly constructed properties operate on corporate-guaranteed absolute triple-net leases with scheduled rent increases every five years. The properties include:. A 4,853-square-foot...

Clermont, FL · 1d

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Publix to Anchor Nearly 40-Acre Retail Development in Lake Alfred

Publix is preparing to open its first Lake Alfred location at 901 Old Lake Alfred Road, where a new supermarket will anchor Lake Alfred Square. The approximately 55,000-square-foot store is part of a nearly 40-acre retail development by Tampa-based Dunphy Properties, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s report.

Lake Alfred, FL · 1d

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Plant City Walk to End Alzheimer’s reaches $15,000 goal

Community support helps walk meet fundraising goal while inspiring plans for local caregiver support group. Alzheimer’s disease touches millions of families, often placing an emotional and physical burden on the loved ones who provide care. An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, including approximately 580,000 Floridians, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report.

Plant City, FL · 1d