’Strawberry event’ at Winn-Dixie To celebrate both its new look and the Florida Strawberry Festival the Winn-Dixie store at 205 W. Alexander St. is inviting the public to come check out a family-friendly “strawberry event” on Saturday morning. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature strawberry-themed giveaways, gift cards, photo […]
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One killed in fatal accident on Reynolds
A driver was killed early Tuesday morning after striking the back of a tractor trailer at a red light.
Continue ReadingOne dead in Tuesday SR-60 crash
A 77-year-old woman died and another was injured in a crash near Luckasavage Road.
Continue ReadingSeeking signal
Each year when hundreds of thousands of guests flood into the Florida Strawberry Festival phone signal becomes spotty within the grounds. AT&T is hoping to combat the issue with a ‘Cell on Wheels.’
Continue Reading‘The boys are back in town’
Mayor Rick Lott and Vice Mayor Nate Kilton were unanimously reappointed to their spots on commission after facing no challengers for their chairs.
Continue ReadingGary Sheffield back at the plate for Sports Village negotiations
Commissioners unanimously approved to authorize the city manager to officially enter negotiations with Gary Sheffield Sports Village, LLC to redevelop the property near the stadium.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.28.19
Krystal gives scholarship to local employee Amy Garcia’s quest for a degree in public health got a little easier with help from Krystal. The burger chain awarded $2,500 to Garcia, a shift leader at the Plant City store, on Feb. 13. Garcia is also a student at the University of Tampa. The Square Up Scholarship […]
Continue ReadingCity finalizes preparations for Florida Strawberry Festival
We’re less than a week away from Plant City’s largest event and the city has some advice for both local residents and visitors.
Continue ReadingChamber builds bridge to ag industry
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Committee has revamped and is taking on the new challenge of building a bridge between the organization and the local agriculture community.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.21.19
Festival names replacement after Steven Tyler cancels Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band are no longer performing their March 3 concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The band announced Sunday that the show was to be cancelled due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Anyone who purchased tickets can get a refund at their point of purchase […]
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