Annual Blueberry Festival To Take Place At Keel Farms

The festival will include u-pick blueberries, food and craft vendors, live music, a kids area and special releases of wines, ales and cider.

Local Oratorical Contest Winners Advance At Zone Competition

Kenley Connell and Kyleigh Elliott placed first and second, respectively, in the local competition.

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.

Plant City: Fun Facts About The Winter Strawberry Capital Of The World

Every town has its traditions. Check out these fun facts about what makes Plant City so special.

Strawberry Fest Vendors Unveil Foods Made With Festival's Fruity Star

New offerings include the strawberry cheesecake waffle taco, strawberry cheesecake slush and Mrs. E's Strawberry Freeze.

Despite Death Of Original Band Member, Lynyrd Skynyrd Show Goes On

Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform the last day of the Florida Strawberry Festival on Sunday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Strawberry Crest Students Help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

Project Pink's mission is to support and give hope to women by raising awareness for breast cancer, its prevention and treatment methods.

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.

Somos HCC To Host Bilingual Awareness Night At Plant City Campus

The Hillsborough Community College Hispanic and Latino Advisory Council,​ Somos HCC, will host a Bilingual Awareness Night on Feb. 21.

Blue Compass RV Kicks Off Rebranding With Tampa Store

Blue Compass RV Tampa marks the first step in a rollout of renovations for all locations across the United States.

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.

9-Day Dr. Martin Luther King Festival Kicks Off In Plant City Friday

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival will include the 37th annual MLK Freedom Parade and the Black and Brown Expo.

Family Fun Day Planned At Keel Farms For Military Families, Veterans

Keel Farms in Plant City will host Camaraderie Foundation’s​ first Family Fun Day of 2023.

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.

Woman Killed In Plant City Crash; Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Troopers said the force of the crash split the car in half. A woman passenger was thrown from the car and died at the scene.

Methamphetamine Sales Lead To Prison Term For Plant City Man: DEA

A 59-year-old Plant City has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Man Fatally Shot At Apartment Complex In Plant City

Plant City police say they are seeking information on a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at Madison Park Road apartments.

Willie Nelson, Train, For King & Country To Headline Strawberry Fest

The Florida Strawberry Festival has released its lineup of headline entertainment artists performing on the WishFarms Soundstage March 2-12.

1,300 Plant City Veterans Remembered With Help Of Army Of Volunteers

For the third year, the Plant City Parks & Recreation Department recruited volunteers to make sure that all veterans' graves had a flag.

Strawberry Shortcake Takes Spotlight At Florida Strawberry Festival

A new theme is created for each year's festival to offer patrons a glimpse of the experience they will have at the 11-day event.

Florida District Of Kiwanis Elects Sharon Moody Governor

Moody is a longtime community leader in the Plant City area.

Baby, 12-Year-Old Girl Die In 3-Vehicle Pileup In Plant City

A three-vehicle pileup Sunday night killed five people, including a 1-year-old baby and a 12-year-old girl.

Optimists Honor Local Students During Youth Appreciation Ceremony

Eight students from Plant City High School were recognized for their athletics, academics and community service work.

​SR 60 Westbound Closing At CSX Hopewell Railroad Crossing Monday

All westbound SR 60 traffic will be detoured around the CSX work zone.

Woman Killed In Crash On SR 60 In Plant City

A 39-year-old Plant City woman has died following a crash on State Road 60 east of Ramsgate Place.

Fire Sweeps Through Building At Plant City Fish Farm

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled an overnight fire at a fish farm at 6507 Bob Head Road in Plant City.

Sales Of Meth From Mexico Thwarted By Federal, Tampa Bay Officials

Federal agents, sheriff's offices, police join forces to thwart conspiracies to sell meth from Mexico in Tampa Bay.

Winter Haven Man Killed On I-4 After Car Overturns Multiple Times

A 33-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a crash just after midnight Saturday on Interstate 4 approaching County Line Road.

City Transforms Into Magical Harry Potter Birthday Celebration

Downtown Plant City's Last Friday in Downtown will feature a Harry Potter birthday celebration.

Global Event Promotes Pursuit of Peace

2022 “Pursue Peace” Convention Unites 239 Countries in More Than 500 Languages

Small Plane Lands In Plant City Pond Following Engine Failure

The pilot was forced to land in an unpopulated area near the intersection of Colson and Hawkins roads.

Optimist Club And Parks & Rec Host Golf Classic Fundraiser

The event is set for Oct. 1.

Strawberry Festival's Longtime Leader To Retire; President-Elect Named

Hillsborough sheriff's Col. Kyle Robinson has been named president-elect of the Florida Strawberry Festival.