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Hi Plant City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Plant City teen's toy gun prank led to felony charges.
  • What's the one piece of advice Plant City neighbors swear by?
  • How Plant City seniors finally got their long-awaited "second prom" night

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
  • Monday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Freeze!' Prank Backfires: Plant City Teen Arrested After Aiming Toy Gun At Pedestrian (tampafp.com) — A 19-year-old Plant City resident was arrested after deputies say he leaned out of a passing car on U.S. 92, pointed an AR-15-style toy Orbeez gun at a 14-year-old walker, and yelled "Freeze." Investigators later determined the gun wasn't real, but the teen now faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct charges, underscoring how realistic-looking toys can still bring serious consequences.
   

2. Around Town 09.24.26 (plantcityobserver.com) — Plant City neighbors recently shared the best life advice they've ever received, offering everything from faith-based guidance to practical money tips and lighthearted bathroom wisdom. The crowd-sourced quotes, many from familiar local names, highlight how residents lean on humor, perseverance, and faith to navigate everyday challenges and support one another in town.
   

3. Hillsborough County seniors hit the dance floor for prom revival (fox13news.com) — Plant City seniors joined hundreds of others from across Hillsborough County as the county's Aging Services revived its long-paused Senior Prom, with Plant City Aging Center residents dressing as global royalty and reconnecting with friends. The September celebration at The Regent in Riverview marked the first prom since the pandemic, giving many locals a joyful "second prom" experience and a chance to feel youthful again.
   

4. Your guide to fall events around Tampa Bay (axios.com) — Plant City residents can dive into fall close to home with Keel Farms Harvest Days, featuring a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin painting, local vendors, and seasonal wines and ciders on October weekends. The guide also highlights other Tampa Bay festivals, markets, and Halloween attractions, giving locals plenty of options for day trips across the region.
   

5. Wedgworth Leadership Institute Selects Class XIII (citrusindustry.net) — A Plant City agriculture professional, Josh Griffin of Grimes Produce, has been selected for the prestigious Wedgworth Leadership Institute's two-year Class XIII, joining 29 others from across Florida. The program will take participants around the state, to Washington, D.C., and abroad, building leadership skills that could ultimately benefit Plant City's farming community and local economy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This little one is having a rough day.
    Crashed into my office window. I found him sitting in the grass, and he must have been pretty stunned because he didn't resist when I put him up on… (Nextdoor Antioch North)
  • Hello all, these are my babies.
    They escaped from our fenced yard since yesterday, 9/23/26. I live off of S Frontage Rd in Plant City. They are mom & and daughter, fully white… (Nextdoor Midway - Knights)
  • HireTalent posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist I in Plant City. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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