Self-taught Plant City painter behind this year’s featured image at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
This year’s featured image for the 55th annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, "The Fight", has an uplifting story behind it.
This year’s featured image for the 55th annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, "The Fight", has an uplifting story behind it.
90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off in Plant City on Thursday
The 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Thursday and goes until March 9.
The 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Thursday and goes until March 9.
Trial set to begin for woman whose car went airborne killing passenger
A woman accused of speeding more than 100 miles per hour before a crash that killed her cousin and injured another passenger is set to go to trial on Monday.
A woman accused of speeding more than 100 miles per hour before a crash that killed her cousin and injured another passenger is set to go to trial on Monday.
Mosaic, Inc. exploring underground wastewater well, raising concerns amongst environmental group
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
1 killed in double shooting, homicide investigation underway: PCPD
One person died and another is recovering from injuries after they were found shot inside car in Plant City on Sunday night, police said.
One person died and another is recovering from injuries after they were found shot inside car in Plant City on Sunday night, police said.
Ambulance patient dies after crash involving tractor-trailer in Plant City: FHP
A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Multiple vehicles, boats burned in Plant City controlled burn turned brush fire: HCFR
A Plant City brush fire sparked Monday afternoon after a controlled burn got out of control.
A Plant City brush fire sparked Monday afternoon after a controlled burn got out of control.
8 injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County
Eight people were hurt in a crash that snarled traffic along I-4 in Hillsborough County on Thursday morning.
Eight people were hurt in a crash that snarled traffic along I-4 in Hillsborough County on Thursday morning.
Impaired wrong-way driver arrested after crash in Plant City: FHP
An impaired wrong-way driver was arrested Wednesday morning after a crash on SR 39 in Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An impaired wrong-way driver was arrested Wednesday morning after a crash on SR 39 in Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
10-time convicted felon arrested again, accused of firing shots during dispute: PCPD
A man with ten felony convictions on his record is in trouble again, this time facing charges after Plant City police say he opened fire during a dispute earlier this month.
A man with ten felony convictions on his record is in trouble again, this time facing charges after Plant City police say he opened fire during a dispute earlier this month.
Plant City Paralympian defying odds once again as she prepares to welcome baby girl with fiancé
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.
Large fire sparks at Plant City recycling facility
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a recycling warehouse facility in Plant City.
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a recycling warehouse facility in Plant City.
Florida Strawberry Festival concert tickets for 2025 on sale
If you want to see a concert at the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival, now is the time to grab your tickets.
If you want to see a concert at the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival, now is the time to grab your tickets.
Florida Strawberry Festival adds Reba, other stars to 2025 concert lineup
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers unveiled the rest of the concert lineup for BerryFest25, adding several more stars to the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers unveiled the rest of the concert lineup for BerryFest25, adding several more stars to the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Florida man convicted of shooting at ATF agents while speeding more than 100 mph on I-4 learns his fate
A convicted felon will spend the next four decades behind bars for firing at federal agents while leading them on a multi-county, high-speed chase through Plant City and Lakeland.
A convicted felon will spend the next four decades behind bars for firing at federal agents while leading them on a multi-county, high-speed chase through Plant City and Lakeland.
Florida Strawberry Festival unveils 2025 concert lineup
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released the 2025 concert lineup on Friday, featuring several big names set to perform on the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released the 2025 concert lineup on Friday, featuring several big names set to perform on the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Trucker who got 'Highway Angel' award for saving couple from Hurricane Milton floodwater lands in hospital
A semi-truck driver who risked his own life to save a Plant City couple from floodwaters during the heights of Hurricane Milton got national recognition for his actions.
A semi-truck driver who risked his own life to save a Plant City couple from floodwaters during the heights of Hurricane Milton got national recognition for his actions.
Convicted felon who killed man during argument over bike in 2019 arrested for Plant City shooting
A suspect accused of opening fire on a driver in Plant City earlier this month while he was on probation for manslaughter is back behind bars.
A suspect accused of opening fire on a driver in Plant City earlier this month while he was on probation for manslaughter is back behind bars.
Plant City residents left with unbearable smell in homes after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many families have scars left behind on their homes after the one-two punch from mother nature. Water lines stretch along their walls because water flowed inside, but some neighbors in Plant City said the floodwater that got into their homes may have been toxic.
Many families have scars left behind on their homes after the one-two punch from mother nature. Water lines stretch along their walls because water flowed inside, but some neighbors in Plant City said the floodwater that got into their homes may have been toxic.
2 Bay Area haunted houses named among best in America
USA Today recently released its list of the top 20 haunted houses in the country and two Plant City attractions not only made the cut but are in the running for the top spot.
USA Today recently released its list of the top 20 haunted houses in the country and two Plant City attractions not only made the cut but are in the running for the top spot.