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Cheers Plant City! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many DUI arrests came from the Labor Day crackdown near Plant City?
  • Plant City CDL students: what the shutdown of A1 CDL means now
  • Why Plant City's police leadership was in the spotlight at a Tampa gala

Also on today's calendar: Improvement League of Plant City CDC and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 27 Arrested As Multi-Agency DUI Crackdown In Hillsborough County (tampafp.com) — Plant City drivers were among those targeted in a Labor Day weekend DUI crackdown that brought together the Plant City Police Department, Hillsborough deputies, Tampa police, and USF officers. The operation led to 27 DUI arrests, more than 200 traffic stops, and additional vessel checks on local waterways, underscoring law enforcement's ongoing focus on impaired driving in and around Plant City.
   

• 10 Florida trucking schools ordered to cease operations after failing to meet English requirements: officials (snntv.com) — A Plant City trucking school, A1 CDL LLC, is among ten Florida CDL training programs ordered to stop operating after federal regulators found repeated failures to meet English proficiency standards. The schools must halt new enrollments, identify affected students, and issue refunds where needed, while they work toward possible federal reinstatement.
   

• Tampa Bay Law Enforcement Heroes Honored At Annual Gala (ospreyobserver.com) — Plant City is represented at a major Tampa Bay law enforcement gala through Assistant Chief Justin Moody, whose wife, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her support of public safety. The event also honored officers and units from across the region for rescues, child exploitation investigations, crisis negotiations, and efforts to reduce gun violence, backed by substantial foundation donations for training and scholarships.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pigmy rattle snakes are becoming a problem.
    In the last week we have seen 7 here and have killed 1 so far. Does anyone have any advice on how to prevent them from coming in the yard and porch. (Nextdoor Shilow)
  • Who's taking care of our dog park?
    The bench was just donated by a dog park member homeowner. Someone needs to explain what happened. And look at the deterioration of the shelter and… (Nextdoor Walden Lake)
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Lakeland

  • Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Host Kids Electric Car Program (centralfloridahealthnews.com)
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Ok Plant City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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