The Plant City Police Department has deployed four officers to North Port to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Residents there are continuing to recover from storm-related issues of flooding, roads blocked by downed trees and power outages. Hurricane Ian ripped through southwest Florida, leaving homes, businesses and beaches devastated. More than 100 people […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival announces upcoming theme for 2023
The 88th annual event’s theme is “We Have a Winner.”
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Barbara Tetro
Barbara Tetro caught this photo of a Bald Eagle perched over a pond in Plant City.
Continue ReadingObituaries 10.6.22
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Continue ReadingPlant City football finding new life after rocky start
Following an 0-4 stretch to start the season, the Raiders have rattled off two consecutive wins.
Continue ReadingDurant opens district play with narrow win over Sumner
The Cougars moved to 1-0 in district play with a 14-13 victory over the Stingrays on Monday.
Continue ReadingCoffee with a Cop Comes to Plant City for Third Year
The event, hosted by Stingray Chevrolet, fosters positive relationships between police offers and community members.
Continue ReadingJeep hits home run with Grand Cherokee PHEV
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Continue ReadingWhat’s In The Name Plant City
Most citizens of Plant City don’t realize that our town bears the name not of a crop, but that of a man, Henry B Plant. With the notoriety of our strawberry industry, and the long heritage in agriculture across several fronts, it is somewhat natural that people would assume our city’s moniker had something to […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County battles large fire at Plant City fish farm
The fire occurred in the early morning on Tuesday.
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