Alton Lee Yarbrough, 91, of Plant City, died Nov. 30, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict, manager of production for 33 years at Royster Phosphate Company, and longtime member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Linton H. ‘LH’ Terry
Linton H. “LH” Terry Jr., 82, peacefully died at his home in Plant City from respiratory failure Dec. 2, 2014. Mr. Terry was born Nov. 10, 1932, in Lakeland, to the late Linton H. Terry Sr., and Florida Melton Terry. He began his career as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Military Police, became […]
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist dies in crash
A crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV occurred at 7:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the intersection of S. Alexander Street and Airport Road. Melton Cortes, 29, was driving a Ford Explorer of which he was not the owner, stopped on S. Alexander Street in the left turn lane, facing northbound, waiting to turn […]
Continue ReadingMusicians raise money to perform at Carnegie Hall
Three local sisters have been invited to showcase their musical talents at Carnegie Hall in New York City next summer. But first, they need to raise money to make it there. Next week, two of the sisters, Susannah and Emily Monnik, will be playing at Krazy Kup for a special fundraiser concert. Susannah, a cellist, […]
Continue ReadingFrom Windows to Wonderland
If patrons of Esposito Pizza choose a table at the right vantage point, they can enjoy their delicious dishes while simultaneously gazing upon three original works of art by Italian artist Jesse Demolli: a mural, a series of vegetable paintings and windows adorned with Christmas scenes. And those aren’t the only windows he’s painted for […]
Continue ReadingMounted drill team takes it all at state competition
Forming patterns, weaving in and out and making sure everything lined up perfectly with the timing of musical medleys, riders from Hearts 4 Horses wowed the judges at a state-wide competition Nov. 15 and 16. The mounted drill team performs synchronized routines to music, all while on horseback. Each routine has a theme, such as […]
Continue ReadingPark to be complete this month
Construction on the Midtown redevelopment’s Village Green, is nearly complete, with the park opening just in time to become a holiday destination for out-of-town guests. “It’s starting to come together and it’s starting to look like a park now,” Karen Collins, community services director for the City of Plant City, said just before Thanksgiving. Rain […]
Continue ReadingTCMS student wins pageant
Turkey Creek Middle School seventh-grader Kamille Long out-shined her competition at the Miss Florida American Beauty Pageant Nov. 21 to 23, and was named Junior Miss Florida American Beauty. Long entered her first pageant when she was just 2 years old and has competed in many events since then. “Pageants help me do stuff on […]
Continue ReadingBryan teacher raises funds for student
When Maria Wyatt, a migrant advocate at Bryan Elementary, found out that the family of one of her students was in serious trouble, she couldn’t just stand by without helping. Migrant families have been arriving in Plant City throughout the past month for the strawberry growing season. The family had been in Michigan for the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joseph L. Delorme
Joseph Leon Delorme, 93, of Plant City, died Nov. 22, 2014, at Bartow Health and Rehab Center. Born March 20, 1921, in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Edward and the Edith Brace Delorme. He was the husband of Elizabeth St’Amour Delorme; She survives. Also surviving is son, Gary Delorme. The family […]
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