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 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.
2022 Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off to celebrate the berry and its farmers
The Florida Strawberry Festival starts today, kicking off 11 days of rides, fair food, and concerts!
The Florida Strawberry Festival starts today, kicking off 11 days of rides, fair food, and concerts!
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.
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.
Winner of $1 million lotto ticket sold in Plant City must claim prize by March 14
Time is running out for the winner of a $1.25 million jackpot to claim their prize.
Time is running out for the winner of a $1.25 million jackpot to claim their prize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discounted tickets for Florida Strawberry Festival on sale at Publix
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
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.
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."
"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."
Strawberry shortcake one step closer to becoming Florida's official state dessert
The strawberry shortcake could soon become the official dessert of Florida. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill to make it a reality.
The strawberry shortcake could soon become the official dessert of Florida. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill to make it a reality.
Florida man wins $1M from scratch-off ticket, plans to surprise spouse: 'I haven't even told my wife yet'
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
Death of 3 horses leads rancher to discover poisonous, invasive plant on his land
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Plant City community mourns death of iconic Whistle Stop Café owner
Jerry Lofstrom, the owner of The Whistle Stop Café, died December 13 after a long illness. The café he built more than 20 years ago contains a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, model trains, model cars, and everything Jerry liked. But many came because they liked Jerry.
Jerry Lofstrom, the owner of The Whistle Stop Café, died December 13 after a long illness. The café he built more than 20 years ago contains a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, model trains, model cars, and everything Jerry liked. But many came because they liked Jerry.
Tip leads police to Dover murder suspect
Plant City police have arrested a man in connection with a murder in Dover. Richard Haywood, 48, is accused of killing a woman whose body was found off McIntosh Road on Wednesday.
Plant City police have arrested a man in connection with a murder in Dover. Richard Haywood, 48, is accused of killing a woman whose body was found off McIntosh Road on Wednesday.
Florida Strawberry Festival concert tickets for 2022 on sale
Tickets for all 24 concerts at the next Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City are officially up for grabs.
Tickets for all 24 concerts at the next Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City are officially up for grabs.
HCFR: No injuries reported in Plant City flea market fire
Three metal storage facilities at the Plant City Farm and Flea Market went up in flames Saturday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Three metal storage facilities at the Plant City Farm and Flea Market went up in flames Saturday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Plant City mom avoids prison with plea deal, gets probation for baby's bathtub death
The 24-year-old teacher was charged with aggravated manslaughter of child in January, but 10 months later, she was taking a plea deal to a reduced charge of child neglect, which normally carries a five-year prison sentence.
The 24-year-old teacher was charged with aggravated manslaughter of child in January, but 10 months later, she was taking a plea deal to a reduced charge of child neglect, which normally carries a five-year prison sentence.
Plant City leaders hope mural helps area maintain small-town feel amid rapid growth
A small part of historic Plant City is getting a fresh coat of paint. Artist Keith Goodson is painting a new mural on the side of the Whistle Stop Cafe, a Plant City institution.
A small part of historic Plant City is getting a fresh coat of paint. Artist Keith Goodson is painting a new mural on the side of the Whistle Stop Cafe, a Plant City institution.
Florida Strawberry Festival reveals 2022 musical lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its entertainment lineup for the 2022 event, featuring everyone from Boyz II Men to The Oak Ridge Boys to Sammy Hagar.
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its entertainment lineup for the 2022 event, featuring everyone from Boyz II Men to The Oak Ridge Boys to Sammy Hagar.