Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Unlicensed driver from Mexico arrested while heading to work (newsbreak.com) — A 23-year-old Plant City resident from Mexico was arrested Saturday morning in Wildwood after an officer saw him fail to slow or move over for a police traffic stop and then admit he had no driver's license. Using a Mexican passport for ID, he was cited for driving without a license, taken to the Sumter County Detention Center, and later released on a $500 bond.
• Events & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, October 2 - 4, 2026 (gottagoorlando.com) — Plant City gets several shout-outs in this massive Central Florida weekend guide, including Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Pemberton Haunted Acres, and the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze right in town. If you're up for short drives, you'll also find dozens of Halloween attractions, festivals, concerts, and family outings across the region running through October, with dates and locations laid out so you can start planning now.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Good morning!! Hope everyone has a blessed day!! Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people! (Nextdoor Shannon)
Does anyone recognize this orange cat? He's now injured. He comes around at night. This video is from a couple weeks ago. Last night and last week he was limping. (Nextdoor Bruton Rd)
Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Plant City. Apply here.
Dart Container Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Mechanic II in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.
'Zombie Storm' Fay Reforms In Atlantic As Tropical Storm Hanna Churns (patch.com)
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