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.
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.