Plant City Observer

10/07/2025

City leadership considers city employees to be its greatest asset. The approved 2025-26 budget has several items written into it to attract employees and keep them.

👉 Learn how the changes will impact city employees, including PCPD and PCFR, in last week’s Plant City Observer:

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinCity leadership considers city employees to be its greatest asset. Other local municipalities have increased employee compensation in a variety of ways. In order to be competitive, the approved 2025-26 budget has several items written into it to att...

10/06/2025

In ongoing efforts to help control flooding, the city has added a Menzi Muck truck to its fleet. The machine, operated by Eric Morrison, is equipped to remove blockages from canals, ponds, ditches, and culverts.

👉 Read more about the upgrades and how it will impact the city in last week’s Plant City Observer:

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinThe Streets and Stormwater Department’s 2007 Kaiser walking excavator had a mechanical failure in October of 2023 and caught fire. The equipment was repaired and soldiered on until 2025, but accrued $50,605.82 in insurance repairs. The excavator i...

10/06/2025

One has to go, which one is it?

🍬 Reese’s
🍫 Hershey’s Kisses
🍭 Candy Corn
🍬 Gummy Bear

10/06/2025

🌱 Students at Plant City Head Start are gaining lessons in responsibility, teamwork, and nutrition through a container garden — an idea from school counselor Jennifer Shiver made possible by community support. Donated cattle buckets from Red Barn Ranch Cattle and soil from J & R Nursery helped bring the project to life, giving students a hands-on way to learn where food comes from.

👉 See how this project is planting seeds for the future in last week’s Plant City Observer: https://www.plantcityobserver.com/small-buckets-big-lessons-at-head-start-garden/

10/05/2025

10/04/2025

🍻 Check out photos from last week's Oktoberfest in Downtown Plant City!

https://www.plantcityobserver.com/oktoberfest-opens-up-downtown/

10/04/2025

🏃‍♀️⏱️ Plant City runners took on a test of endurance in the Tick Tock Ultra held at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland. The event challenged Mayor Nate Kilton, his wife Kat, and Tiffany Dupree of the Plant City Running Club to push past limits and celebrate in the spirit of accomplishment.

👉 Read how they prepared for this feat in this week’s Plant City Observer:

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinTiffany Dupree is a part of the Plant City Running Club. Fellow clubbers, Mayor Nate Kilton and his wife, Kat, invited her to run with them for the Tick Tock Ultra held at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland on September 27. This endurance event started....

10/03/2025

Meet our Athlete of the Week: Sevin Bagnato 🏈
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This Strawberry Crest High School senior is the Chargers’ varsity quarterback, leading his team to a 5-1 record this season so far. One of his favorite memories? Winning his first varsity start last season against Bloomingdale at home.
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👉 Catch our full Q&A with Sevin in this week’s Plant City Observer: https://www.plantcityobserver.com/athlete-of-the-week-10-02-25/

10/03/2025

🛍️ This weekend, visit the Fishhawk Ranch Market!
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This Sunday from 10 AM – 2 PM at Cross Park (Lithia, FL), enjoy a day full of handmade crafts, jewelry, home décor, sweet treats, food trucks, and more. 🪴🍪🐾
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👉 Interested in becoming a vendor? Email [email protected]
for details.

10/02/2025

🚨 The Plant City Police Department announced two additional arrests in connection with a February 2024 homicide near W. Baker Street.

A 14-year-old was killed during a robbery over $50. With assistance from state and county partners, PCPD arrested 20-year-old Angel Romo Jr. and 24-year-old Gustavo Ramirez, both of Plant City. They join Abraham Melendez, who was arrested shortly after the incident. All three face charges including second-degree murder.

👉 Read the full story in this week’s Plant City Observer: https://www.plantcityobserver.com/unrelenting-pursuit-of-justice-pcpd-announces-arrests-in-february-2024-homicide/

10/02/2025

Hey, Plant City👋 We've got the latest on the new city budget and purchases, inspirational stories, and sports updates!

If reading online is your thing, our digital edition is an exact replica of the paper! ➡️ https://www.plantcityobserver.com/e-edition/10-02-25-plco/

09/30/2025

🚨 Plant City Police are investigating a drowning at Samuel W. Cooper Park.

On Sept. 29, officers responded to a 911 call about a male in distress in the park’s pond. When they arrived, the individual had submerged and did not resurface. With assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, the individual was recovered but pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Plant City Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

👉 Learn more about this story and how to contact PCPD with information in the Plant City Observer:

https://www.plantcityobserver.com/plant-city-police-investigate-a-drowning-incident-at-samuel-w-cooper-park-observer-staff/