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Plant City · Plant CityThe 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. “Richard Mills brings a wealth of municipal law enforcement leadership experience, including command of a large…See the Story
The City of Plant City Hires New Chief of Police
Plant City · Plant CityOn 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 are surprised something like this could happen there. Residents of the neighborhood were hesitant to discuss the situation and spo…See the Story
Homeland Security and PCPD Serve Warrant at Plant City House
Plant City · Plant CityThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a shooting on Tuesday, May 7, involving Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies. At 2:40 a.m., deputies responded to the 2900 block of Frontage Drive in Plant City. A 911 caller from the location reported that an unknown person was banging on the windows and threatening to kill the people inside. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, the location of the…See the Story
Deputy Involved Shooting In Plant City
Plant City · Plant CityA longtime Plant City consignment store now is operating under a new name and new ownership. The Beloved Resale Boutique, located at 601 E. Alexander St., Suite 643 in the Watson Clinic-anchored Alexander Crossings shopping center, opened May 1 under its new owner (and longtime customer), Kathie Pagliaro. The shop, formerly known as Beverly’s Consignment PC, offers a variety of gently-used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing. Consignment stor…See the Story
New Owner Taking Over Popular Plant City Consignment Shop
Plant City · Plant CityThere were a lot of reasons for students to be excited about this Future Fair Hiring Event. Photo courtesy of Future Career Academy Seniors regularly graduate from high school with no plan for their future, and they may spin their employment wheels for years without moving forward. Local businesses have indicated they would like to connect with young people when they are 18 rather than 25 to get them on their career paths early. To address the…See the Story
Paths for Bright Futures
Plant City · Plant CityThe City of Plant City search for a new police chief drew 100 initial applicants. After the field was narrowed to the final five candidates, City Manager Bill McDaniel invited the public to a meet-and-greet event on Thursday, April 25 at Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center. Retha Goff Cooper (left) and Arleathia Brown are part of a group that meets with PCPD officers twice a month. “We do support our police here in Plant City,” said Arleathi…See the Story
Who Helped Select the Next Police Chief of Plant City?
Baseball · Plant CityDistricts for baseball started Monday with the Strawberry Crest Chargers facing off against the Ridge Community Bolts. Crest entered Monday’s game on a three-game winning streak and Ridge Community was cold, winning just two of their last 10 regular season games. Chase Conti drew the start for the Chargers and Ridge made an instant impact, starting the game with a single, a walk, and another single, loading the bases. The cleanup hitter lined t…See the Story
Strawberry Crest Baseball Mercy Rules Ridge Community
Baseball · Great BendTuesday’s game was a cross-town rivalry as a part of the 2024 FHSAA Baseball District Tournament featuring the 20-3 Durant Cougars and the 16-8 Strawberry Crest Chargers. These teams faced off back on April 8 and Durant won a close one 3-2. Crest was coming off a district mercy rule win vs Ridge Community, as the Cougars put a 9-game winning streak on the line, not losing a single game in April. Chase Mobley got the start on the mound for the Co…See the Story