Bay area non-profits aim to care for exotic animals, educate on responsible ownership
You'll find a unique blend of animals living together on Christina Peters' Plant City farm. The Marine veteran rescues and cares for exotic pets as part of her non-profit called "Roos and Coos."
You'll find a unique blend of animals living together on Christina Peters' Plant City farm. The Marine veteran rescues and cares for exotic pets as part of her non-profit called "Roos and Coos."
Plant City man’s collection of old red tractors brings back memories: 'I'm not going to get rid of them'
Around Plant City, red berries keep sprouting up in the fields and red tractors keep sprouting up at Carl Grooms' place - old tractors.
Around Plant City, red berries keep sprouting up in the fields and red tractors keep sprouting up at Carl Grooms' place - old tractors.
Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody kick off Strawberry Festival Parade
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
Annual steer auction at Florida Stawberry Festival carries meaning for many
Every year at the Florida Stawberry Festival, the steer auction helps the youth get involved in agriculture at a young age and helps with tuition.
Every year at the Florida Stawberry Festival, the steer auction helps the youth get involved in agriculture at a young age and helps with tuition.
2 teens shot in Plant City were attempting robbery; accomplice arrested, police say
Two Plant City teenagers who were taken to the hospital with injuries, one of them fatal, were attempting a robbery when they were shot, police said.
Two Plant City teenagers who were taken to the hospital with injuries, one of them fatal, were attempting a robbery when they were shot, police said.
Plant City Police investigate homicide after 14-year-old dies from upper body trauma at hospital
A 14-year-old boy is dead and another teen is still in the hospital in an apparent shooting in Plant City.
A 14-year-old boy is dead and another teen is still in the hospital in an apparent shooting in Plant City.
New history center highlights Queens through the years at 89th Florida Strawberry Festival
The 89th Florida Strawberry Festival begins Thursday and there will be all of the traditional food and entertainment to enjoy, but there's a new feature this year that highlights the festival's great history.
The 89th Florida Strawberry Festival begins Thursday and there will be all of the traditional food and entertainment to enjoy, but there's a new feature this year that highlights the festival's great history.
Inside Plant City’s Wish Farms warehouse during strawberry season
Strawberry season is in full swing in Plant City, and the warehouse and packing facility at Wish Farms is especially busy.
Strawberry season is in full swing in Plant City, and the warehouse and packing facility at Wish Farms is especially busy.
How Plant City's ‘Strawberry Sue’ became a champion for Florida’s strawberry industry
Bay Area farmers will tell you there may be no better ambassador for Florida's strawberry industry than Sue Harrell, also known as "Strawberry Sue".
Bay Area farmers will tell you there may be no better ambassador for Florida's strawberry industry than Sue Harrell, also known as "Strawberry Sue".
Celebrating the Strawberry: Plant City church celebrates 50 years with Florida Strawberry Festival
For half a century, St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City has been creating out of this world shortcakes and memories at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
For half a century, St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City has been creating out of this world shortcakes and memories at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
Celebrating the Strawberry: Keel Farms strawberry Riesling vinaigrette
Strawberry season is in full swing at Keel Farms in Plant City, home to the Keel & Curley Winery.
Strawberry season is in full swing at Keel Farms in Plant City, home to the Keel & Curley Winery.
Plant City food bank hopes to triple its capacity with $5 million project
Not knowing where your next meal is coming from is a stressful reality for many Bay Area residents, but a Plant City food bank is easing the burden for those in need in Plant City.
Not knowing where your next meal is coming from is a stressful reality for many Bay Area residents, but a Plant City food bank is easing the burden for those in need in Plant City.
Celebrating the strawberry: Parkesdale Farm Market strawberry shortcake
For generations, Parkesdale has been a strawberry staple in Plant City.
For generations, Parkesdale has been a strawberry staple in Plant City.
St. Pete man plows through traffic cones, hits Road Ranger vehicle: FHP
A St. Petersburg man faces drunk driving charges after ramming into a Road Ranger on I-4 overnight, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A St. Petersburg man faces drunk driving charges after ramming into a Road Ranger on I-4 overnight, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Planes, trains and automobiles event returns to Plant City
The beloved Planes, Trains and Automobiles event is coming back to Plant City on Saturday.
The beloved Planes, Trains and Automobiles event is coming back to Plant City on Saturday.
Man killed after shooting at Plant City liquor store, deputies investigating
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in the parking lot of The Twilight Zone Lounge in Plant City early Saturday morning, according to officials.
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in the parking lot of The Twilight Zone Lounge in Plant City early Saturday morning, according to officials.
PHOTOS: Dogs, cats and guinea pig rescued in Plant City house fire
Firefighters saved five animals trapped inside a Plant City home that was engulfed in flames on Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters saved five animals trapped inside a Plant City home that was engulfed in flames on Tuesday afternoon.
Plant City veteran gifted new, mortgage-free home for his family
A Plant City veteran received the gift of a brand-new, mortgage-free home on Thursday.
A Plant City veteran received the gift of a brand-new, mortgage-free home on Thursday.
Plant City company installs artificial intelligence in trucks to keep drivers safe on the road
A Tampa Bay area moving and storage company is showcasing how artificial intelligence can create safer roads.
A Tampa Bay area moving and storage company is showcasing how artificial intelligence can create safer roads.
Michigan man hit by car while crossing Florida road during fatal crash: FHP
A 23-year-old man from Covert, Michigan died Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 23-year-old man from Covert, Michigan died Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.



















