<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Friends of the PCPD Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pcpdfoundation]]></description><link>https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:04:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers at Swearing-In Ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plant City Police Department welcomed four new officers during a swearing-in ceremony held on June 18, 2026, marking an exciting day of service, commitment, and community pride. The ceremony recognized Officer Collin Bugg #428, Officer Collin Jennings #429, Officer Kenneth Sikes #430, and Officer Jean-Claude Daoud II #431 as they officially begin their next chapter with the Plant City Police Department. For each officer, the moment represented more than a new role. It represented a...]]></description><link>https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/post/plant-city-police-department-welcomes-four-new-officers-at-swearing-in-ceremony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a359700bfacb36e353f9abe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:37:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47715f_84325441ba394fcea4a50454c1100c4e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Speer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Pike Honored with Scouting America’s Soaring Eagle Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation is proud to celebrate our founder and chairman, Gary Pike, who was honored by Scouting America with the prestigious Soaring Eagle Award. The recognition was presented during this year’s Scouting America event in Plant City, bringing together local leaders, community partners, families, and supporters of youth development. The event celebrated the lasting impact of Scouting America and the leaders who continue to strengthen the values...]]></description><link>https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/post/gary-pike-honored-with-scouting-america-s-soaring-eagle-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c227b8d10dcf62890e2e9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:26:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47715f_4bcabffce23c4294a94c85ca515d4483~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Speer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball Palooza Served Up Fun, Fundraising, and Community Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Pickleball Palooza in September 2025, bringing 24 teams together at the Plant City Tennis Courts for a day of friendly competition, fundraising, and community support. From the start, the event reflected what makes Plant City special: people stepping forward, businesses showing up, and the community rallying around a shared purpose. The Foundation is especially grateful to Propagation Whiskey Bar and Kitchen,...]]></description><link>https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/post/pickleball-palooza-served-up-fun-fundraising-and-community-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2854fe99361b5d20d4e8e5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47715f_f86e3b27625043f7ac66feb06d358570~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_771,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Speer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch Me If You Can 5K Brought Community Fun and Support to Plant City ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation hosted its 1st Annual Catch Me If You Can 5K, and the inaugural event was a tremendous success, selling out all runner entries and bringing strong community energy to Plant City. The race added a playful law enforcement twist to the traditional 5K format. Participants received a head start before Plant City police officers began their pursuit, creating a lighthearted challenge where runners and walkers tried to make it to the finish...]]></description><link>https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/post/catch-me-if-you-can-5k-brought-community-fun-and-support-to-plant-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a285169579005354a9f1081</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:52:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47715f_0880cb368a114e77910b3dcb224c51f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Speer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends of the PCPD Foundation Hosts Record-Breaking Business After Hours Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation proudly welcomed business leaders, community members, supporters, and local officials to its Third Annual Business After Hours on May 28, marking the largest and most successful event in the Foundation's history. After experiencing tremendous growth over the past several years, the event was moved from the Foundation's office to the Plant City Elks Lodge #1727 to accommodate increased attendance and provide a safer, more comfortable...]]></description><link>https://www.friendsofpcpd.org/post/2026-business-after-hours-plant-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e2d867ab417a19fc1aeb8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:25:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47715f_2f4532ae40a3401b9c7d86115c9c00c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_473,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Speer</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>