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.
$5K reward offered to find suspect who stole car with 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccines
Plant City police say the keys were in the ignition when a thief stole a car with 30 vials of the COVID-19 vaccine inside from the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds.
Plant City police say the keys were in the ignition when a thief stole a car with 30 vials of the COVID-19 vaccine inside from the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds.
HCSO: 1 dead after train strikes truck in Plant City
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal vehicle-train collision in Plant City.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal vehicle-train collision in Plant City.
Florida Strawberry Festival tickets go on sale this week
Discounted tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival go on sale beginning Thursday, Feb. 4.
Discounted tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival go on sale beginning Thursday, Feb. 4.
Barricaded subject dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, deputies say
Hillsborough County investigators said after an hours-long standoff with a barricaded subject at a mobile home in Plant City, the man has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Hillsborough County investigators said after an hours-long standoff with a barricaded subject at a mobile home in Plant City, the man has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Local strawberry crops heavily monitored during severe cold fronts
When the weather starts to get cold, strawberry farmers around the Bay Area are on high alert.
When the weather starts to get cold, strawberry farmers around the Bay Area are on high alert.
Suspect arrested in deadly Plant City shooting
A suspect has been arrested after a fatal shooting that took place last month in Plant City, the sheriff's office said Friday.
A suspect has been arrested after a fatal shooting that took place last month in Plant City, the sheriff's office said Friday.
Man dead after Plant City shooting
Deputies in Hillsborough County are trying to figure out what led up to a shooting that left a Plant City man dead.
Deputies in Hillsborough County are trying to figure out what led up to a shooting that left a Plant City man dead.
Florida Strawberry Festival cancels headline entertainment for 2021 event
The Florida Strawberry Festival is still expected to take place next March, but its headline entertainment has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Florida Strawberry Festival is still expected to take place next March, but its headline entertainment has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
TECO worker locates owners of baby book found in Mississippi after Hurricane Zeta
A book full of moments a mother and father cherish ended up on the side of the road in Mississippi.
A book full of moments a mother and father cherish ended up on the side of the road in Mississippi.
54 years later, fallen Plant City Vietnam soldier gets grave marker, military honor
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.