Florida Strawberry Festival adds Chris Young, Ludacris, Walker Hayes and The Jacksons to 2023 concert lineup
In November, Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released a partial list of headliners for next year's event. Now, they've added four more familiar names to that list.
In November, Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released a partial list of headliners for next year's event. Now, they've added four more familiar names to that list.
Massive City Furniture opens along I-4 in Plant City as area sees development boom
Strawberries aren't the only things setting down roots in Plant City. Big companies are coming to the area, including a new City Furniture showroom along I-4 that will have its grand opening Friday.
Strawberries aren't the only things setting down roots in Plant City. Big companies are coming to the area, including a new City Furniture showroom along I-4 that will have its grand opening Friday.
Plant City company helps recycle old election signs in Hillsborough County
Old campaign signs would immediately head to the landfill after elections in years past. But this year, a new partnership with Plant City company NuCycle Energy gives the signs renewed life.
Old campaign signs would immediately head to the landfill after elections in years past. But this year, a new partnership with Plant City company NuCycle Energy gives the signs renewed life.
1 shot, killed in Plant City, police say
The Plant City Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death early Saturday morning.
The Plant City Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death early Saturday morning.
Florida Strawberry Festival announce 2023 concert lineup
The entertainment lineup for the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival has been released.
The entertainment lineup for the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival has been released.
2 kids, 3 adults killed in three-vehicle crash in Plant City
Two drivers, an adult passenger a 12-year-old, and baby were killed following a crash in Plant City that occurred late Sunday night. Several others – both adults and children – were seriously injured.
Two drivers, an adult passenger a 12-year-old, and baby were killed following a crash in Plant City that occurred late Sunday night. Several others – both adults and children – were seriously injured.
3-D prints let blind child see photos, his way
A Plant City mother wanted her son, Luca June, to experience the joy of pictures, and now it's a reality, with the help of a company out of Illinois that 3-D prints photos.
A Plant City mother wanted her son, Luca June, to experience the joy of pictures, and now it's a reality, with the help of a company out of Illinois that 3-D prints photos.
Plant City mourns loss of Loretta Lynn who performed 7 times at the Strawberry Festival
The Plant City community is mourning the death of country music icon Loretta Lynn.
The Plant City community is mourning the death of country music icon Loretta Lynn.
Family-owned tropical fish farm in Plant City catches fire overnight
The metal building at 5D Tropical in Plant City was fully involved when Hillsborough County firefighters arrived. The cause remains under investigation.
The metal building at 5D Tropical in Plant City was fully involved when Hillsborough County firefighters arrived. The cause remains under investigation.
Blind boy 'sees' firefighters for the first time with hands-on visit at Plant City fire station
Six-year-old Junie was born with a rare disorder that left him completely blind. He never knew what a firefighter looked like, but that all changed during a recent hands-on visit to a Plant City fire station.
Six-year-old Junie was born with a rare disorder that left him completely blind. He never knew what a firefighter looked like, but that all changed during a recent hands-on visit to a Plant City fire station.
Matriarch of Fred's Market in Plant City still serving up hospitality and home cooking on 95th birthday
Happy birthday greetings came with hugs and kisses for Evelyn Johnson. The matriarch at Fred’s Market in Plant City turned 95 years old on Monday.
Happy birthday greetings came with hugs and kisses for Evelyn Johnson. The matriarch at Fred’s Market in Plant City turned 95 years old on Monday.
Plant City man turns love of Legos into booming business one brick at a time
Before you curse those little Lego pieces that pierce your bare foot at night, know that your little one's love for the tiny brick building sets might one day help pay for their college.
Before you curse those little Lego pieces that pierce your bare foot at night, know that your little one's love for the tiny brick building sets might one day help pay for their college.
Florida WWII veteran dies 2 months after 100th birthday, leaving legacy of love for God, family, country
Two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Carl Dekle passed away early Wednesday morning in Plant City. The Silver Star recipient wrote his own obituary before he died: "Once a Marine, always a Marine," it began. "His desires are to be known for love of his God, Love for his family, Love for his country and the great State of Florida.”
Two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Carl Dekle passed away early Wednesday morning in Plant City. The Silver Star recipient wrote his own obituary before he died: "Once a Marine, always a Marine," it began. "His desires are to be known for love of his God, Love for his family, Love for his country and the great State of Florida.”
Small plane crashes in Plant City pond
A small plane has crashed into a pond in Plant City.
A small plane has crashed into a pond in Plant City.
WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with celebration of patriotism, sacrifice
Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
Off-duty Plant City officer helps firefighters rescue children from burning Pasco County home
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
Massive warehouses along I-4 to bring big businesses, more jobs to Plant City
Two massive new warehouses along I-4 in Plant City could have far-reaching effects on the area's economy. City Furniture's expansive showroom, cafe, corporate offices and warehouse space will bring hundreds of new jobs, while Fortune 100 companies are reportedly eyeing the other location as a possible distribution facility.
Two massive new warehouses along I-4 in Plant City could have far-reaching effects on the area's economy. City Furniture's expansive showroom, cafe, corporate offices and warehouse space will bring hundreds of new jobs, while Fortune 100 companies are reportedly eyeing the other location as a possible distribution facility.
FHP: Fatal crash claims life of Plant City teen
A Plant City teenager was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Plant City teenager was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘He stole my heart in an instant’: Plant City mom uses blog to raise awareness for foster children, blindness
A Plant City woman who dreamed of being a foster parent since middle school is using a Facebook blog to raise awareness about foster families, adoption and children with special needs.
A Plant City woman who dreamed of being a foster parent since middle school is using a Facebook blog to raise awareness about foster families, adoption and children with special needs.
Teen arrested in deadly crash that ended police chase from Tampa to Plant City, deputies say
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.