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. 

‘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. 

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.

Suspected gunman sought after bar fight leads to deadly shooting in Plant City

Hillsborough County deputies are looking for the man they believe opened fire at the Twilight Zone bar, killing one person in Plant City Wednesday night. 

New machine could help harvest strawberries as industry sees decline in labor

The number of laborers willing to work in strawberry fields has been on the decline for years. The industry was ripe for innovation, and machines could soon mimic human hands to harvest the berries.

Biscuit or cake? Plant City market solves great strawberry shortcake debate

It's official, strawberry shortcake is now the state dessert of Florida and one Plant City family has been dishing up the delicious dessert for three generations. 

Academy of Holy Names students bring fun for local migrant children in mission trip

Academy of Holy Names Catholic School students stayed local for their annual mission trip due to the pandemic. They provided the fun for children at the Plant City Migrant Trailer Community Park.

Deputies: Murder suspect on the run after Plant City shooting

Investigators said Lee was last seen driving in a newer-model white Honda sedan near the shooting scene. They warned he may be armed with a handgun.

FHP: Plant City teen killed in rollover crash

A 16-year-old girl from Plant City was killed in a vehicle crash Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

TPD: Teens fleeing from police in stolen car kill 1 in vehicle crash

A woman was killed Saturday night when four kids in a stolen car crashed into a vehicle she was riding in as they fled from police, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Bill proclaiming strawberry shortcake as Florida's official state dessert heads to governor's desk

Florida lawmakers are hoping Gov. Ron DeSantis is a fan of strawberry shortcake, voting overwhelmingly on Friday to send the governor a bill that would make the tasty treat the official state dessert.

Florida Strawberry Festival returns

The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City Thursday and runs through March 13 with all the same excitement along with new entertainment and food options.

Lower Green Swamp is Hillsborough County's largest plot of wild Florida

Hillsborough County's largest area of untouched nature is nestled among other conservation lands and gives hikers a view of what Florida is supposed to be.

Price of strawberry shortcake may leave sour taste in the mouths of dessert-lovers

Starting on March 3, crowds of aficionados will be trekking off to the Florida Strawberry Festival for shortcake, fun and entertainment. But this year, the shortcake will probably cost more than last year.

$10,000 reward offered 2 years after Plant City woman's mysterious disappearance

Cieha Taylor dropped her boyfriend off at his home in Plant City on February 6, 2020. Three hours later, Cieha's car was found on the side of the road, still running, with her purse inside and her phone on the ground nearby. The 28-year-old from Plant City hasn't been seen since.

Strawberry shortcake could soon become part of Florida law

We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie.  This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.

‘I have to make it mean something’: Former Buc Randy Grimes explains transition from addict to advocate

"It's a story of my journey out of darkness into the light,” shared Grimes. "I'll always say God didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in. He opened the gates of hell and let me out."