May 9, 2024 · 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.

Jul 11, 2024 · MILLS, CENTANNI, AND DURALIA NOW LEADING PCPD. On July 8, 2024, Plant City’s new Chief of Police and two new Deputy Chiefs were sworn in at an investiture ceremony in the City Hall auditorium.

Jan 2, 2025 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinGovernor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Plant City resident and CEO of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, Christine Miller, to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners District 4. The “Plant City Observer” marked its 12th anniversary …

Aug 1, 2024 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinDeputy Chief Justin C. Duralia worked for the Drug Enforcement Administration for over 24 years. Most recently his role was Supervisory Special Agent in Tampa. “I have a special connection with Plant City—my wife’s family. She is a fifth generation Floridian from Plant City. I have a mother-in-law […]

Jan 2, 2025 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinThe 2024 Bike with the Mayor event was held at Gilchrist Park. Members of the community gather before sunrise to promote bike safety, bond with their mayor and city commissioners, and honor Florida Bike Month. Three representatives spent about two hours at the Trinkle Center fielding questions from about …

Jan 30, 2025 · The digital publication for the Plant City Observer. We are a hyperlocal community newspaper that reports neighborhood news and events in Plant City.

Dec 26, 2024 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinPCPD RESPONDS TO GUNFIRE On December 11, at 11:20 a.m., Plant City Police Department officers responded to a report of a dispute that escalated into gunfire. The incident involved 26-year-old Michael Davis of Plant City, a 10-time convicted felon with offenses ranging from …

Jan 2, 2025 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinTanishka Aglave, a student at Strawberry Crest High School received the $10,000 H. Robert Horvitz Prize for Fundamental Research at the Society for Science’s 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Tanishka was awarded this prize because of her research to attempt to find a natural alternative treatment for …

Dec 5, 2024 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinThe Arts Council of Plant City will hold a sculpture exhibition unveiling ceremony on Monday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum in downtown. The exhibition will be opened after a brief introduction by Amelia Bitting, a Strawberry Crest graduate, former intern at the […]

Jan 2, 2025 · Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinThe Beloved Resale Boutique opened on May 1 under new owner Kathie Pagliaro. The City of Plant City’s search for a new police chief drew 100 initial applicants. After the field was narrowed to the final five candidates, the public was invited to a meet-and-greet event. Richard Mills, Jr. […]