Plant City
Coverage of Plant City in the Nexus archive.
- Florida’s primary races for commissioner of agriculture
The primary race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture features Wilton Simpson and Matt Taylor, a position that oversees the state’s $13 billion ag sector through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The commissioner sits on the Florida Cabinet, which manages various public agencies across sectors including forestry and aquaculture. While Simpson has raised over $30 million from major corporations, his challenger, Taylor, campaigns by focusing on bringing accountability to what he calls a "giant bureaucracy."
- 'He's just sleeping': 5-year-old speaks to cops as drowsy father with guns in truck gets arrested
A 5-year-old child spoke to police as their father was arrested in Plant City, Florida, after being found asleep in a truck with two firearms. The incident occurred at a gas station and was captured on bodycam footage. The father was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
- Florida shooting spree kills 4-month-old baby, toddler, their mother and grandmother across two scenes
A shooting spree in Florida killed a 4-month-old baby, a 4-year-old child, their mother, and grandmother across two scenes. The Plant City Police Department is investigating the incident. A motive has yet to be confirmed.