Here's what events are happening across the Tampa Bay are this weekend
From racing, fresh strawberry delicacies, buying your dream boat or finding the perfect piece of art for your home, there's a lot happening in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
From racing, fresh strawberry delicacies, buying your dream boat or finding the perfect piece of art for your home, there's a lot happening in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
Dog found with zip ties, electrical wire embedded into neck on the mend after being rescued in Plant City
An injured, stray female dog is in recovery and doing well at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center after getting surgery on Monday.
An injured, stray female dog is in recovery and doing well at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center after getting surgery on Monday.
Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off its sweet tradition in Plant City
Pass the cream and get the dipping chocolate ready, the Florida Strawberry Festival opened in Plant City and organizers promise a weekend of sweet fun and food.
Pass the cream and get the dipping chocolate ready, the Florida Strawberry Festival opened in Plant City and organizers promise a weekend of sweet fun and food.
Fluffy cows are a centerpiece of Plant City's agritourism
For those who live the farm life, it's a serious business, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun – and educational for the city folk. Agritourism draws folks from around the state and the country to pick berries, photograph flowers, and in the case of Cow Creek Farm visitors – snuggle cattle.
For those who live the farm life, it's a serious business, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun – and educational for the city folk. Agritourism draws folks from around the state and the country to pick berries, photograph flowers, and in the case of Cow Creek Farm visitors – snuggle cattle.
The Jacksons cancel Florida Strawberry Festival performance due to 'medical emergency'
The Jacksons were initially scheduled to perform at this year's Florida Strawberry Festival but announced Thursday they will have to cancel.
The Jacksons were initially scheduled to perform at this year's Florida Strawberry Festival but announced Thursday they will have to cancel.
Hillsborough County firefighters battle 15-acre brush fire
A brush fire has spread to 15 acres in Plant City, and firefighters are trying to keep it from spreading.
A brush fire has spread to 15 acres in Plant City, and firefighters are trying to keep it from spreading.
Woman hit, killed by Amtrak train in Plant City, police say
A woman was hit and killed by an Amtrak train while trying to cross railroad tracks in Plant City, officers say.
A woman was hit and killed by an Amtrak train while trying to cross railroad tracks in Plant City, officers say.
Plant City Police Department receives donation of new AED units
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
FHP: Sumter County man killed in Plant City crash
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Sumter County man Friday morning.
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Sumter County man Friday morning.
Influx of starving horses prompts Plant City rescue group to ask community for help
As many people deal with the impacts of inflation, animal owners are facing tough decisions. RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is seeing the result, with an increase in calls for help with starving horses.
As many people deal with the impacts of inflation, animal owners are facing tough decisions. RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is seeing the result, with an increase in calls for help with starving horses.
Local strawberry farmers and gardeners preparing for cold weather
With freeze watches issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, strawberry farmers are doing what they can to protect their livelihood.
With freeze watches issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, strawberry farmers are doing what they can to protect their livelihood.
Four teens arrested in Plant City shooting that injured two, police say
Four teen suspects were arrested for shooting two people on a street in Plant City on Friday, December 16, investigators said.
Four teen suspects were arrested for shooting two people on a street in Plant City on Friday, December 16, investigators said.
Concert tickets for 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival on sale Thursday
Starting today, you can snag concert tickets for next year's Florida Strawberry Festival. Headliners include Willie Nelson, Train, Ludacris, Chris Young, Walker Hayes and The Jacksons.
Starting today, you can snag concert tickets for next year's Florida Strawberry Festival. Headliners include Willie Nelson, Train, Ludacris, Chris Young, Walker Hayes and The Jacksons.
Florida Strawberry Festival adds Chris Young, Ludacris, Walker Hayes and The Jacksons to 2023 concert lineup
In November, Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released a partial list of headliners for next year's event. Now, they've added four more familiar names to that list.
In November, Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released a partial list of headliners for next year's event. Now, they've added four more familiar names to that list.
Massive City Furniture opens along I-4 in Plant City as area sees development boom
Strawberries aren't the only things setting down roots in Plant City. Big companies are coming to the area, including a new City Furniture showroom along I-4 that will have its grand opening Friday.
Strawberries aren't the only things setting down roots in Plant City. Big companies are coming to the area, including a new City Furniture showroom along I-4 that will have its grand opening Friday.
Plant City company helps recycle old election signs in Hillsborough County
Old campaign signs would immediately head to the landfill after elections in years past. But this year, a new partnership with Plant City company NuCycle Energy gives the signs renewed life.
Old campaign signs would immediately head to the landfill after elections in years past. But this year, a new partnership with Plant City company NuCycle Energy gives the signs renewed life.
1 shot, killed in Plant City, police say
The Plant City Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death early Saturday morning.
The Plant City Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death early Saturday morning.
Florida Strawberry Festival announce 2023 concert lineup
The entertainment lineup for the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival has been released.
The entertainment lineup for the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival has been released.
2 kids, 3 adults killed in three-vehicle crash in Plant City
Two drivers, an adult passenger a 12-year-old, and baby were killed following a crash in Plant City that occurred late Sunday night. Several others – both adults and children – were seriously injured.
Two drivers, an adult passenger a 12-year-old, and baby were killed following a crash in Plant City that occurred late Sunday night. Several others – both adults and children – were seriously injured.
3-D prints let blind child see photos, his way
A Plant City mother wanted her son, Luca June, to experience the joy of pictures, and now it's a reality, with the help of a company out of Illinois that 3-D prints photos.
A Plant City mother wanted her son, Luca June, to experience the joy of pictures, and now it's a reality, with the help of a company out of Illinois that 3-D prints photos.