Strawberry Festival replacing decades-old stage as country stars continue to bring talents to Plant City
The annual Plant City Strawberry Festival may be paradise for the sweet tooth, but it's also music to the ears. Some of the biggest stars in country music have performed on its stage – the same stage – for decades.
Mother seeks answers after son's Christmas Day 2023 homicide: ‘All I do is sit here and hurt’
A mother in Plant City is desperate for answers about her son's death as the Plant City Police Department continues to investigate the double homicide that happened in December 2023.
Plant City firefighters seeing high turnover rate, citing workforce and burnout issues
The Plant City Professional Firefighter's Union says their fire department has a high turnover rate because of high work hours and low staff.
Cousins killed in Plant City crash, search warrant requests suspect driver's blood to be tested
A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones hit and killed by a driver, who reportedly admitted to having "several alcoholic beverages at a friend’s house."
1 hospitalized after house fire in Plant City
One person was rushed to the hospital after a fire severely damaged a home in Plant City, fire officials said.
Mosaic holds public information session over plans for underground wastewater well
Dozens of Plant City residents filled a meeting hall Tuesday night to learn more about Mosaic's plans to build an underground test well, which could be injected with treated wastewater. Mosaic owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks.
3 young puppies found baking in Florida sun in cardboard box: HSTB
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced Tuesday they found three young puppies baking in the Florida heat.
Tampa Bay area farmers view hope in President Trump’s new tariffs
Many local farmers are battling foreign competition, and they're cautiously optimistic that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could help.
Self-taught Plant City painter behind this year’s featured image at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
This year’s featured image for the 55th annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, "The Fight", has an uplifting story behind it.
90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off in Plant City on Thursday
The 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Thursday and goes until March 9.
Trial set to begin for woman whose car went airborne killing passenger
A woman accused of speeding more than 100 miles per hour before a crash that killed her cousin and injured another passenger is set to go to trial on Monday.
Mosaic, Inc. exploring underground wastewater well, raising concerns amongst environmental group
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
1 killed in double shooting, homicide investigation underway: PCPD
One person died and another is recovering from injuries after they were found shot inside car in Plant City on Sunday night, police said.
Ambulance patient dies after crash involving tractor-trailer in Plant City: FHP
A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Multiple vehicles, boats burned in Plant City controlled burn turned brush fire: HCFR
A Plant City brush fire sparked Monday afternoon after a controlled burn got out of control.
8 injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County
Eight people were hurt in a crash that snarled traffic along I-4 in Hillsborough County on Thursday morning.
Impaired wrong-way driver arrested after crash in Plant City: FHP
An impaired wrong-way driver was arrested Wednesday morning after a crash on SR 39 in Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
10-time convicted felon arrested again, accused of firing shots during dispute: PCPD
A man with ten felony convictions on his record is in trouble again, this time facing charges after Plant City police say he opened fire during a dispute earlier this month.
Plant City Paralympian defying odds once again as she prepares to welcome baby girl with fiancé
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.