Plant City

Like so many other phosphate mining towns, Coronet thrived just south of Plant City until the 1960s. Thought it no longer exists, its residents recall a bustling industry and a tight-knit community.

While there's never been a Black Strawberry Queen, many women have worked to change that — for the festival as well as the city's Black history.

Get ready for all things strawberry at the annual Florida Strawberry Festival from Feb. 29 to March 10.

Studies show Plant City and nearby communities will increase from 60,000 residents to more than 150,000 by 2050. Some residents embrace the change, but others who have spent their lives there say the town's history is key to maintaining its original identity.

From The Beach Boys of coastal California to "Rich Men North of Richmond’s" Oliver Anthony, here’s a look at who’s headlining this year’s festivities.

Authorities say a Cadillac Escalade driven by 52-year-old Jose G. Hernandez was hit by a CSX train on Saturday night at a crossing near Plant City. Five others died and one person remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Michael Steven Perkins, of Plant City, was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison in District of Columbia federal court. Joshua Christopher Doolin, of Polk City, received a sentence of one year and six months on Wednesday.

The Florida Trust of Historic Preservation adds the Van Wezel and the old Plant City High School to its yearly list of buildings that need preservation.

Also coming to Plant City for the annual event in March are Sara Evans, the Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Train, Keith Sweat and Wayne Newton. Advance tickets go on sale Dec. 8.

Fourth of July is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start planning which fun-filled events to attend throughout the greater Tampa Bay region.

A new law that Gov. DeSantis signed this week at the Plant City Strawberry Fest designates strawberry shortcake as the official state dessert. That's leaving a tart taste in the mouths of Key lime pie backers.

Plant City was once known for producing lumber, cotton, citrus and cattle. Here's what changed.