Plant City Mother Killed Family Before Turning Gun On Herself: Police

After investigating a quadruple death, Plant City police said that a 27-year-old woman shot, killed her mother, 2 daughters, then herself.

2 Women Killed In 3-Car Crash At Hillsborough County Intersection

The crash occurred Friday at North Turkey Creek Road and State Road 60, police said in a statement.

FL Driver With Fake Missiles In Truck Bed Prompts Bomb Squad Call

A FL man with fake missiles mounted on the bed of his truck was pulled over after being spotted driving on I-4, troopers said.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash In Hillsborough County: FL Troopers

A 19-year-old Plant City man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on State Road 39, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Plant City Man Threatened To Injure Others At High School: U.S. DOJ

A Plant City man faces charges after threatening a Hillsborough County high school, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

2 Arrested For Illegally Harvesting Saw Palmetto Berries In FL: HCSO

Two people in Plant City were arrested for illegally harvesting 801 pounds of saw palmetto berries, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Man Set Fire That Killed 4 People, 3 Dogs: Hillsborough Sheriff

The suspect lived in the Plant City home that he set on fire, killing 4 people and 3 dogs, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

4 Bodies Found At Scene Of Plant City House Fire: Hillsborough Sheriff

Deputies are working with Hillsborough Fire Rescue to determine the cause of the early Wednesday fire, the sheriff’s office said.

Woman Seriously Injured In Hillsborough Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A 73-year-old woman whose vehicle broke down on State Road 400 early Friday was seriously injured after being hit by another car, FHP said.

Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Has Emergency Landing In Plant City: HCSO

Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office pilots made an emergency helicopter landing in Plant City Tuesday afternoon, the agency said.

Suspect ‘Brutally Murdered’ Girlfriend, Child: Hillsborough Sheriff

A man who stabbed his girlfriend and her 5-year-old daughter to death at a Dover mobile home is in custody, Hillsborough sheriff said.

Hillsborough Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery: Sheriff

A teacher at Durant High School has been charged with sexual battery after having a relationship with a student, the sheriff said.

15-Year-Old Charged With Firing Gun Into Plant City Home

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for firing a handgun into the front door of a home in Plant City.

Car Carrying 3 Children Under Age 3 Hits Plant City Police Vehicle

The children and their parents were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Plant City Witness Videos Man Breaking Into Pickup, Stealing Money

"Jugging," or following a victim from a bank or cash machine and then stealing the victim's money is becoming more prevalent.

Bicyclist Killed In Plant City By Hit-And-Run Driver

Plant City police are seeking information on a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist.

3 Arrested for Drugs, Gun Possession Including Machine Gun: Sheriff

Hillsborough County sheriff's ​deputies have arrested three known gang members found to be in possession of drugs and firearms.

Fatal Shooting At Plant City Birthday Party Leads To Arrest

Witnesses at the scene said at least 10 people were attending the party when someone began firing shots.

2 Killed During Gunfire In Plant City Sunday; Police Seek Information

Plant City police are seeking information about gunfire in the 1300 block of East Church Street in Plant City.

Man Found With Fatal Gunshot Wound On Plant City Road

Plant City police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday in the 1300 block of West Washington Street.

Negotiations End Peacefully After Plant City Man Barricades Himself

Distraught after receiving some devastating health news, the sheriff said the man fired a gun at family members.

Cache Of Molotov Cocktails In Home Set On Fire With 4 Kids Inside

Two adults in a Plant City home with Molotov cocktails were arrested and children ages 5 months to 9 years old are in protective custody.

Plant City Man Killed After Striking Guardrail With Pickup Truck

A 51-year-old Plant City man has died after losing control of his pickup truck and striking a guardrail on State Road 60.

Man Killed After Being Struck By Car On U.S. 92 In Plant City

A man who is still being identified was killed Saturday when he was struck by a car on U.S. 92 in Plant City.

Man Threatening To Kill Self Fatally Shot By Plant City Police

Police tried to talk him into giving up his gun and he aimed the gun at officers, forcing them to shoot him, according to the police report.

Plant City Convicted Felon Headed To Prison After Found With Firearms

He initially told the officers that they would have to shoot him when he pulled his firearm out. He eventually surrendered without incident.

14-Year-Old Tampa Girl Injured In Random Shooting On I-4 In Plant City

This is the second random shooting on this section of Interstate 4 this year.

Random Road Rage Shooting Claims Life Of 29-Year-Old Woman On I-4

The victim said the driver of a Toyota Prius was driving recklessly in traffic and shot at his vehicle, killing a woman passenger.

Man Appearing To Load Rifle At Plant City Walmart Alarms Customers

Police are searching for the man they believe tried to steal a rifle-type BB gun from the sporting goods section of the store.

Man Dies After Being Shot In Upper Body in Plant City Sunday: Police

Police have located a person of interest and are actively investigating the shooting.

Forklift Falls On Top Of Wesley Chapel Man, Killing Him

A 23-year-old man from Wesley Chapel died after the forklift he was operating at an industrial facility in Plant City fell on top of him.

Woman Killed While Crossing Railroad Tracks In Plant City

Plant City police say a woman was struck and killed by an Amtrak train around 5 p.m. Friday while trying to cross the railroad tracks.

8-Year-Old Sexual Battery In Plant City Closed With Arrest This Week

The Plant City Police Department said it has cleared a 2015 sexual battery case with the arrest of Leonel Sotelo Cortez of Lakeland.

New Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Plant City

A 30-year-old New Port Richey man was killed early Friday morning when he lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle on U.S. 92.

67-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck By Car Crossing North Alexander Street

Plant City police said the man was trying to cross between West Baker Street and Thonotosassa Road where there is no crosswalk.

2 Killed In Pickup Truck Crash On State Road 574 In Plant City

A Plant City man and his passenger were killed after crashing into a guard rail.

Family Seek Answers In Death Of Mother Of 4 Found Dead On Christmas

Stephanie Contreras, 29, of Dover was found dead on Interstate 275 by a Florida Department of Transportation road ranger.

Officer Accused Of Driving Under Influence After Crash In Riverview

Plant City police said the officer was driving his police vehicle on his way to an extra-duty assignment when he crashed into a ditch.

Man Fatally Stabbed During Christmas Day Fight In Plant City

According to Plant City police, people at a party became involved in a physical fight during which a 37-year-old man was killed.

4 Plant City Teens Arrested In Shooting Of 2 People

Four teens have been charged in a drive-by shooting that injured two people in Plant City.