Parade Death Called Avoidable

The death of a 9-year-old boy who was run over by a float at the Plant City Christmas Parade was preventable and officials should consider changing the parade's rules, a city report says. ...more

January 12, 2008

Plant City Parade Death May Spawn Rule Changes

PLANT CITY - A report has been released on the investigation into the death of a boy during the Plant City Christmas Parade. ...more

January 11, 2008

Our Luck Ran Out; Let's Make Safety No. 1 Priority

It was a magical night: Crystal clear, the backdrop of black-blue sky sprinkled with glittering stars. ...more

December 19, 2007

Safety Rules Change For Grand Feature Parade

The Florida Strawberry Festival has decided to ban the distribution of candy and beads at its 2008 Grand Feature Parade. ...more

December 19, 2007

'You All Loved Him,' Father Tells Mourners

Jordan Hays' father and minister recalled the joy he spread in his short life as mourners said goodbye to the 9-year-old who was killed by a float in the Plant City Christmas Parade. ...more

December 15, 2007

Boy Killed In Christmas Parade Remembered For Kindness

FLORAL CITY - Jordan Hays' father and minister recalled the joy he spread in his short life as mourners from all over the region said goodbye to the 9-year-old. ...more

December 14, 2007

Celebration Turned Tragic

The festive mood of the 24th annual Plant City Christmas Parade ended abruptly with the death of a 9-year-old Inverness boy who was killed by a moving church float. ...more

December 13, 2007

Service, Viewing Planned For Jordan Hays

PLANT CITY - a viewing for Jordan Hays, the 9-year-old boy who died in the Plant City Christmas Parade last week, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Chas E. Davis Funeral Home, 3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Floral City United Methodist Church, 8480 E. Marvin St., in Floral City. ...more