PLANT CITY Michelle Stringer claimed a slice of Florida Strawberry Festival history. The 24-year-old college student on her spring break became the first woman to win the festival's shortcake eating contest. ...more

March 6, 2009

Today is Tampa Tribune Day on the Florida Strawberry Festival midway. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., get $2 off the regular price of $20 for the fun-pack ride coupon book. ...more

March 6, 2009

A 24-year-old college student on her spring break became the first woman to win the Florida Strawberry Festival's annual shortcake eating contest. ...more

March 5, 2009

PLANT CITY A Ruskin man whose service career spanned 30 years, including service in World War II, was the first veteran through the gate today as the Florida Strawberry Festival celebrated Military Day. ...more

March 4, 2009

PLANT CITY Singer Taylor Swift did more than tune up her vocal chords as she prepared for her Sunday concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival. ...more

March 4, 2009

PLANT CITY Here is a list of the winners and their parents in the Sunday's baby contests at the Florida Strawberry Festival: ...more

March 4, 2009

Here is the daily schedule for the Florida Strawberry Festival: Today Military Day - Ride-A-Thon Day ...more

March 4, 2009

Part of the free entertainment at the Florida Strawberry Festival includes the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, headed by three tough lumberjacks and a spunky lumber-Jack Russell terrier. ...more

March 4, 2009

The judges at the Florida Strawberry Festival's baby contest had their hands full choosing these winners. ...more

March 3, 2009

PLANT CITY As always, Monday's Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Feature Parade drew throngs of area kids who traditionally get a school holiday to enjoy the procession. ...more

March 3, 2009