Vehicles of interest in fatal hit-and-run sought Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives are on the hunt for the vehicle linked to a Sunday hit-and-run incident that killed a 5-year-old child and injured their mother and two others that may have witnessed it. HCSO said the mother and child were walking on Rogers Road after dark […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 3.5.20
Area parks hosting events This weekend, the Plant City Dolphins will host Youth Spring Football League 8-on-8 tackle league play. Games start between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. Greater Orlando Baseball/USA Travel Ball will host its Baseball Lessons 101 tournament at Ellis-Methvin Park on Saturday and Sunday. […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Shelley King
This Muscovy duck loves Panera more than some humans so, as Shelley King saw that she built her nest right under their marquee sign on James L. Redman Parkway.
Continue ReadingCougars on fire to start softball season
Everything has been working for Durant, the only undefeated team in Class 6A-District 5, thus far in 2020.
Continue ReadingRegional wrestling tourney action
Two local high school wrestlers advanced to the FHSAA state championships after doing well in the 3A-Region 2 tournament.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? The best time for a ‘cheat day’
When you need a brief break from your diet, you can’t do better than the Florida Strawberry Festival.
Continue ReadingPCHS wins state Special Olympics hoops title
Plant City beat St. Cloud Feb. 28 with a buzzer-beater to win the 2020 Special Olympics Division 2 Unified Sports Basketball State Championship.
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: The festival’s ‘offseason’
Though everyone knows what happens during the 11 days of the Florida Strawberry Festival, it’s also a year-round operation that directly impacts the community.
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: A look at historic ‘strawberry schools’
For many years, the Plant City area was home to several schools that prioritized farm work in the winter months.
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Only the ‘berry’ best for the fest
Some of the berries you’ll eat at the Florida Strawberry Festival really are the best of the best, thanks to University of Florida scientists.
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