Nostalgia was the dominant theme at the gala honoring photographer Gladys Jeffcoat for her life's work - capturing on film nearly a half-century of history in her small hometown. Jeffcoat received the Heritage Award at Plant City Photo Archives' seventh annual gala Thursday at Red Rose Ballroom at Red Rose Inn and Suites. ...more

April 1, 2009

Visitors to the annual Florida Strawberry Festival art show exhibit and competitions may have not realized the work that went on behind the scenes by the East Hillsborough Art Guild. ...more

March 25, 2009

When the Hillsborough County School Board named a new high school near Plant City "Strawberry Crest," a lot of people whooped and hollered. ...more

March 22, 2009

Plant City High is firmly rooted in the community and proud of its agricultural history. ...more

March 20, 2009

PLANT CITY Here is a list of the winners at the Florida Strawberry Festival Youth Steer Show: Grand champion of show award was won by Darren Turner and reserve grand champion of show award was presented to Katlyn Messick. ...more

March 19, 2009

PLANT CITY Girls ages 8 to 10 will compete March 28 for the Little Miss Plant City title. A field of 39 girls will be vying for queen, first maid and three court members. The contest, which has been held for more than 40 years, will start at 6 p.m. at the Plant City High School auditorium, One Raider Place. ...more

March 19, 2009

As you stand in the supermarket checkout line this week, you may notice photos of Jessica Simpson in a familiar setting. ...more

March 18, 2009

Students from 4-H and FFA clubs across the area reaped some reward for the hard work they put into preparing for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival steer show and auction. ...more

March 18, 2009

It's a long-held tradition in eastern Hillsborough County for members of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association to compete in the Florida Strawberry Festival's best flat contests. ...more

March 18, 2009

More than 50 organizations took to the streets Feb. 28 during the Plant City Civitan Club's annual Youth Parade. ...more

March 18, 2009