1 dead, 1 injured following crash, shooting in Plant City, deputies say
One person has died following a crash and shooting in Plant City, and one other person is injured.
One person has died following a crash and shooting in Plant City, and one other person is injured.
Plant City backup goalkeeper thriving through adversity
Whether it's moving to a different country or having to rise to the occasion in a soccer game, Bach Tran feels like he can conquer the world.
Whether it's moving to a different country or having to rise to the occasion in a soccer game, Bach Tran feels like he can conquer the world.
Florida feed store hides Ivermectin to prevent misuse by COVID-19 patients
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Missing 88-year-old Plant City man with dementia found dead, deputies say
The weeks-long search for a missing elderly man in Plant City has come to a tragic end. Hillsborough deputies said the body of 88-year-old Christopher McCullough was found in a field near his home, three weeks after he was reported missing.
The weeks-long search for a missing elderly man in Plant City has come to a tragic end. Hillsborough deputies said the body of 88-year-old Christopher McCullough was found in a field near his home, three weeks after he was reported missing.
Plant City man turns himself in following fatal hit-and-run crash
Brock Case, 18, turned himself in to authorities hours after hitting and killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Brock Case, 18, turned himself in to authorities hours after hitting and killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Plant City police find man reported missing after car crash
The Plant City Police Department has located a man who was reported missing following a car crash early Thursday morning. No additional details were provided.
The Plant City Police Department has located a man who was reported missing following a car crash early Thursday morning. No additional details were provided.
Tour this Plant City winery to see how blueberry wine is made
Keel and Curley Farms has created a Florida winery experience in Plant City. They started growing blueberries in the '90s. In the 2000s, they started making blueberry wine.
Keel and Curley Farms has created a Florida winery experience in Plant City. They started growing blueberries in the '90s. In the 2000s, they started making blueberry wine.
You-pick flower season blooms in Plant City berry fields
Fancy Farms, known for its strawberries, decided after the berry season was over they would take a chance on planting something different. Now, they have 10 acres of zinnias and giant sunflowers in full bloom.
Fancy Farms, known for its strawberries, decided after the berry season was over they would take a chance on planting something different. Now, they have 10 acres of zinnias and giant sunflowers in full bloom.
Defendant agrees to 5-year plea deal for killing man during fight over bike
Barron Marion was only 17 years old when he was charged with murder. Now he’s 20 and about to take a plea deal that will send him away for years.
Barron Marion was only 17 years old when he was charged with murder. Now he’s 20 and about to take a plea deal that will send him away for years.
Large gator wakes up Plant City couple by banging on patio doors
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
Accused Strawberry Crest teacher died by suicide, autopsy shows
Authorities have confirmed that a Hillsborough County teacher died by suicide last Thursday, just one day after his arrest for allegedly soliciting nude photos from an undercover detective posing as a minor.
Authorities have confirmed that a Hillsborough County teacher died by suicide last Thursday, just one day after his arrest for allegedly soliciting nude photos from an undercover detective posing as a minor.
Strawberry Crest teacher dies one day after arrest
Authorities say a Hillsborough teacher, accused of soliciting nude photos from an undercover detective posing as a minor, died just one day after his arrest.
Authorities say a Hillsborough teacher, accused of soliciting nude photos from an undercover detective posing as a minor, died just one day after his arrest.
Plant City icon Buddy Freddy’s torn down to make room for Chick-Fil-A
Demolition started Thursday on Buddy Freddy’s, a down-home restaurant known for its massive country-style breakfast buffet.
Demolition started Thursday on Buddy Freddy’s, a down-home restaurant known for its massive country-style breakfast buffet.
All aboard: Travel back in time at Plant City's train-themed café
Customers are like family at Whistle Stop Café. Order the freshly baked bread, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, and enjoy a live piano player.
Customers are like family at Whistle Stop Café. Order the freshly baked bread, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, and enjoy a live piano player.
From lumber to gas to groceries, prices are higher than before with no end in sight
Gas is up 22%. Groceries are up 3%. Lumber and building materials are soaring. Economists say the markets will level off at some point, but no time soon.
Gas is up 22%. Groceries are up 3%. Lumber and building materials are soaring. Economists say the markets will level off at some point, but no time soon.
Car, spoiled vaccines recovered months after vehicle stolen from Plant City fairgrounds
There's still no sign of the suspect who stole a car containing 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccine, along with a car that was parked outside the Plant City fairgrounds back in February.
There's still no sign of the suspect who stole a car containing 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccine, along with a car that was parked outside the Plant City fairgrounds back in February.
City Furniture expected to bring 500 new jobs to Plant City
City Furniture’s new complex is a $125-million project that will include a showroom with a café that will serve craft beer, wine and flavored coffees. It will also include a warehouse and corporate offices.
City Furniture’s new complex is a $125-million project that will include a showroom with a café that will serve craft beer, wine and flavored coffees. It will also include a warehouse and corporate offices.
Plant City prepares for smaller, safer Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival opens Thursday with measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and expectations of smaller crowds than in past years.
The Florida Strawberry Festival opens Thursday with measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and expectations of smaller crowds than in past years.
White strawberries hit Florida grocery store shelves
Shoppers in Florida can now try white strawberries for themselves. The hybrids, called "pineberries," actually get their name from their pineapple scent.
Shoppers in Florida can now try white strawberries for themselves. The hybrids, called "pineberries," actually get their name from their pineapple scent.
HCSO: 1 dead, 3 injured at Plant City birthday party
One person was killed early Sunday morning and three others were injured after gunfire erupted at a birthday party in Plant City, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was killed early Sunday morning and three others were injured after gunfire erupted at a birthday party in Plant City, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.