When a dog named Circles was rescued in Polk County, he had a fractured spine and an even more badly broken spirit. His owner had swung him around by his tail, thrown him into a wall and then left him alone in the backyard for six months. But because of Second Chance Boxer Rescue and […]
Continue ReadingBehind the Scenes: Festival Security
The Florida Strawberry Festival is known as one of the safest, most family-friendly events in the state. But making sure that it stays this way takes an intensive, collaborative effort among the Plant City and Temple Terrace police departments, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and much of their work is behind the scenes. As […]
Continue ReadingRailFest on track for second year
RailFest is chugging its way into Plant City for its second year, and there will be activities and learning opportunities for railroad enthusiasts of all ages. Last year, the City of Plant City hosted RailFest. But now that the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum has been established as an independent, nonprofit organization, the museum society […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marcelo Tovar
Marcelo Tovar, 30, of Plant City, died Feb. 25, 2015. A native of Guanajuato, he was the son of Miguel Esquivel and Silverio Rangel. Mr. Tovar was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. Survivors include wife, Juana Magueyal; children, Brayan, Evelin and Yoselyn Cruzes-Magueyal; brothers, Rocendo, Arturo and Juan Cruzes; and sisters, Maria and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dolores Philport
Dolores Philport, 87, of Plant City, died Feb. 28, 2015, at Country Manor Assisted Living. A native of Wyandotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late August and Katherine Birdsall Tice. She was an assistant manager of food services for Wyandotte Public Schools before retiring and a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carlos Taylor
Carlos Taylor, 87, of Plant City, died Feb. 26, 2015. He was a member of Laborers Local 1240, Orlando. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Faye Juanita Taylor; children, Harold (Debbie) Taylor, Wade (Denise) Taylor, Joanne (Eugene) Hartline and Tony (LaFay) Taylor; siblings, Dan Taylor, Willie (Lorraine) Taylor, Lucille (LG) Sanderfur and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Maurine Juanita Tindle
Maurine Juanita Tindle, 84 of Plant City, died Feb. 24, 2015, at Sun City Center Hospice House. Born June 6, 1930, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma Collins Ham. Ms. Tindle was a member of Northside Baptist Church and retired from Florida Blood Services. Surviving are sons, James […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cheree Byrd
Cheree Byrd, 58, died Feb. 28, 2015, from cancer. She was born in Kentucky and raised in Daytona Beach. She came to Plant City through her job as a manager of customer service with Graybar Electric, where she worked for 30 years. She loved to shop almost as much as she loved to spoil her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruby M. Ham
Ruby M. Ham, 94, of Dover, and formerly Fernandina Beach, died Feb. 28, 2015. She was a caregiver to everyone touched by her life. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Ronald) Lynn, Owen (Judy) Gordon, Karen (Tim) Ketchie and Shane Lester; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bryce ‘Dale’ Weaver
Bryce “Dale” Weaver, 69, of Dover, and born in Opp, Alabama, died of cancer Feb. 25, 2015. He was a retired salesman with Goodyear (Wingfoot) Truck Tire Center. He loved his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynda West Weaver; children, Stacy (Keith) Platt and Stephen (Jenny) Weaver; grandchildren, […]
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