For decades, Robert Willaford has been known affectionately as Plant City’s resident railroad expert. After nearly 43 years working as a locomotive engineer for CSX Corporation, Willaford has amassed an impressive collection of train memorabilia, including a full locomotive and caboose, which he displays on his property off Joe McIntosh Road. Now, Willaford’s collection will […]
Continue ReadingFound: One four-legged friend
Plant City resident Marian Reinhardt found this little guy Monday, Sept. 16, on South Frontage Road near Park Boulevard. He’s a Papillon, about 18 months old and weighs about 16 pounds. He had a frayed narrow teal colored rope around his neck. He is not neutered. If he belongs to you, please call Reinhardt, (813) 763-0008.
Continue ReadingCops Corner: 09.26.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. SEPT. 9 BEER RUN 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft. The suspect was detained by store loss prevention for stealing a 24-pack of Natural Light Beer, valued at $15. After an investigation, the suspect was […]
Continue ReadingColeman Davis retires from Badcock
Coleman Davis eases himself into a chair near the front door at Plant City’s Badcock Home Furniture & More. The longtime store owner situates himself so he can keep an eye on the door, and as customers come in, he greets many of them by name. Sure, most can’t help but take a look at […]
Continue ReadingAfrican choir to perform Sunday
The African Children’s Choir, featuring children from ages 7 to 11, will perform at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City. The choir performs to raise money to assist vulnerable children in Africa. For more information, call the church, (813) 752-4591, or visit africanchildrenschoir.com.
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Monkey See, Monkey Do
My induction into the Daybreak Rotary Club had followed dignified protocol — mostly. President-elect Jim Chancey introduced me first. Then, District Governor George Robertson-Burnett had ceremoniously read the induction speech. A shiny pin was placed on my lapel. I was almost officially part of Rotary. But first, I had one more task. President George Banning […]
Continue ReadingChurch preps for pumpkin patch
First United Methodist Church will host its annual pumpkin patch daily beginning Thursday, Oct. 10, at the church, 303 N. Evers St. The patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The patch is a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Ministry, allowing students to participate in a variety of trips and retreats. Any […]
Continue ReadingDawsey Norman Craig
Dawsey Norman Craig, 78, of Lakeland and formerly of Plant City/Seffner, died Sept. 16, 2013, at Palm Terrace of Lakeland. Born July 1, 1935, in Lake Wales, he was the son of the late George Craig and Oneeter Douglas Craig. He was the husband of Martha Craig, who survives. Mr. Craig was a veteran of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Tilda Paola Harris
Tilda Paola Harris, 43 of Plant City, died Sept. 17, 2013. Born Nov. 1, 1969, in Bourges, France, she was the daughter of Arthur and Danielle LeGeret Cardarelli. She was the wife of Christopher Harris. Mrs. Harris was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an assistant manager at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and loved the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Katherine ‘Kathy’ Miles Douglass
Katherine “Kathy” Miles Douglass, 59, of Plant City, died Sept. 20, 2013, at home. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marion Miles Morgan, Jacob Albert and Vonelle Smith Miles Jr. Mrs. Douglass was the owner and president of J.A. Miles Oil Company, had been a member of the Kiwanis Club, Junior Women’s […]
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