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🌱 Patch AM: How Plant City homeowners can get county money for critical home repairs

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Hello Plant City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Plant City homeowners can get county money for critical home repairs
  • How did Plant City's Stingray Chevrolet crack the top Corvette rankings?
  • How a Plant City police login opened Florida's driver data to hackers

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hillsborough County Homeowners Can Now Tap Into Funds For Essential House Repairs (tampafp.com) — Plant City homeowners can now apply for Hillsborough County funding to fix serious structural, safety, or accessibility problems in their primary homes, including possible full reconstruction in extreme cases. The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program targets low to moderate-income residents outside Tampa and is open for online applications, with county staff available by phone and email to answer questions and guide you through eligibility.
   

2. Top 25 Corvette Dealers in 2026 Include Some Familiar Names (corvetteforum.com) — Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City ranks eighth nationwide for Corvette sales so far in 2026, moving 102 cars and helping put Florida among the top-performing states. For local car enthusiasts, it confirms that a nationally recognized Corvette destination is right in town, with strong sales driven by customer service and sports-car focus.
   

3. Florida driver license breach exploited police department employee's personal device, FLHSMV says (fox10tv.com) — A Plant City Police Department employee's saved login on a personal device was the entry point for hackers who breached Florida's DAVID driver license database and accessed about 200,000 records. Officials say affected Floridians will be notified, while cybersecurity experts stress that using personal devices for work logins creates major risks, even when a specific agency like Plant City's wasn't deliberately targeted.
   

4. Florida Driver License Breach: How a Personal Device Opened the Door to 200,000 Records – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com subscription) — A Plant City Police Department employee's saved credentials on a personal device allowed hackers to access Florida's DAVID system and steal about 200,000 driver license records. State officials say affected Floridians will be notified, while cybersecurity experts warn that one unsecured phone or laptop can expose massive amounts of data, making it important for Plant City residents to watch for scams and official notices.
   

5. Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources announces Class XIII (ufl.edu) — A Plant City professional, Josh Griffin of Grimes Produce, has been selected for the prestigious Wedgworth Leadership Institute's two-year Class XIII, joining 29 other agriculture and natural resources leaders from across Florida. The UF/IFAS-run program includes 11 seminars, statewide travel, a Washington, D.C. visit, and an international study tour to prepare participants to tackle complex industry challenges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm trying to find my package.
    Does anyone recognize this location? That's my package, but that's definitely not my gate. (Nextdoor Antioch North)
  • American Water Chemicals, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Plant City. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PLANT CITY, FL S13198 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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