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- Will new strawberry tariffs finally help struggling Plant City growers?
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New duty on Mexican strawberries could raise prices for shoppers (baynews9.com) — A new U.S. duty on Mexican strawberries starting in November could raise prices at the store but may give struggling Plant City growers some relief. A longtime local farmer says the number of farms in Plant City has dropped from about 250 to 50 as cheaper Mexican berries undercut Florida producers. Economists warn shoppers might see modest price hikes while the trade case continues into 2027. 
📸 Around Plant City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plant City
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- Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable →
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 East Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 - Plant City Toastmasters
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Wesley Centre 202 W. Reynolds St. Plant City, FL 33563 (1st floor entrance on Evers St. side, across from Cameron Financial Management)
7:30 am - Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Plant City Chamber of Commerce 2504 Walden Woods Drive Plant City, FL 33566
9:00 am - PCCOC Ambassador Committee - Closed Meeting
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Plant City Chamber Office 2504 Walden Woods Dr. Plant City, Florida 33566
12:00 pm - Last Friday
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Downtown Plant City
9:00 am - Back to School DAnce
Lincoln Plant City, FL 33563
5:30 pm - Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Springhead Plant City, FL 33566 - Community Free Food Pantry
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce 402 West English St. Plant City, FL 33563
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Valrico , FL 33594 - Parent Information Night (Times TBA)
Valrico , FL 33594 - Business After Hours →
Voodoo Brewing Co - Valrico, FL, 3432 FL-60, Valrico
5:00 pm - Neon Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 1Attention paddocks and Walden lake residents.
There was just a litter of puppies in my yard. I was able to grab one but the others ran away. (Nextdoor Walden Lake) - I am looking for a licensed HVAC technician that can see why my ac and vents aren't working properly
My teco electric bill is outrageously high and for one month I was told by the landlord my bill would only be 150 and it's 400 plus I live in the… (Nextdoor Reynolds/Collins)
- Always Fresh Farms posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Clerk in Plant City. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 2026-2027 Lakeland Mayor's Council on the Arts Grant Program (lakelandgov.net)
- Two Wanted Men, One Truck: Routine Lakeland Traffic Stop Leads To Double Arrest (tampafp.com)
- Lakeland Man Arrested After Telling Deputy He Would Turn Himself In On Monday (tampafp.com)
Brandon
- Beavers leads off 10th with pinch double to lift the Orioles past the Rays, 3-2 (wfla.com)
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