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State statute found allowing off-premise signs

Lake Alfred, FL Vice Mayor Tracy Garcia said she's been doing her homework. She may have found a way to allow off-premise signs in the city limits -- something not now...

Local news briefs

Local news briefs in ans around Polk County, Florida on February 11, 2012.

Principals and teachers team to write grants

Most school systems assign administrators specifically to manage each federal grant program. Lake Wales Charter Schools has a team of school principals and teachers doing all of...

Mayor Riner-Mizell won't run, two council members seek position

Dundee will have a new mayor and two new Town Council members after the April 3 municipal elections.

Cold weather prompts fire warning

With the lows expected to dip into the 30s on Sunday and Monday, officials are warning residents to not only stay warm but to stay safe doing it. Polk County Fire and Rescue...

Drum Corps seeks noise waiver

ity council members didn't let a good thing slip away. They agreed Monday to have city staff draft a resolution to waive the Frostproof's noise ordinance so the Sun...

Three candidates expect to run unopposed

EAGLE LAKE - Two city commissioners have filed paperwork to run for the Eagle Lake City Commission while an outgoing commissioner has endorsed a candidate for another seat.

Ethics Commission clears official of wrongdoing

DUNDEE - After nearly 10 months of investigation, the State Commission on Ethics has cleared Mayor Linda Riner-Mizell of allegations that she misused a town credit card to...

Mayor requests info on disciplining members

HAINES CITY - Mayor Roy Tyler said Thursday he has asked City Manager Ken Sauer to "really scrutinize" the City Charter about what the commission can do to discipline...

Osceola officials endorse making Poinciana Parkway a public road

POINCIANA - Osceola County commissioners have endorsed a plan to make the Poinciana Parkway a public rather than private roadway, and to allow it to be supervised by the Osceola...

Florida given waiver in 'No Child'

BARTOW - Polk County schools that haven't been making adequate yearly progress as required in the No Child Left Behind law have been given a reprieve.

Event seeks to reduce waste

LAKE WALES - Shoppers may be able to find some bargains, collectables, and help preserve their local environment today and Saturday.

Town increased assets, but overspent

LAKE HAMILTON - The town's financial standing improved during the last fiscal year but external auditors recommended a few changes in record-keeping practices.

Water line break closes school for day

WINTER HAVEN - A lack of water forced Grace Lutheran School to close Thursday. Principal Jeff Wittcop said a water line in the ground between the city water system and the school...

Ridge Career Center's Lindsay Cheek Wins State Speech Contest

from:Polk County Public Schools

Winter Haven, FL - Ridge Career Center (RCC) student Lindsay Cheek was recently named best speaker of the 2012 Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) state conference in...

Water break closes Grace Lutheran School

A lack of water forced Grace Lutheran School to close Thursday.

Polk County to educate voters at a cost

BARTOW - Polk County commissioners are willing to spend $25,000 to educate voters about a Nov. 6 ballot proposal to allow tax breaks for new and expanding businesses.

Officials in Tallahassee for Polk County Day

TALLAHASSEE - Polk County Day had more to it than just meeting elected officials and learning about how the Legislature operates.

USF Poly issue in budget bill

TALLAHASSEE - A measure introduced in the state Legislature on Wednesday would create Florida Polytechnic University - a new, completely independent school in Lakeland.

Heroic actions earn deputy top state honor

LAKELAND - A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy accepted a top state honor Tuesday. Speaking by phone from Tallahassee, Michael Braswell described his momentary shock upon...

Man, 19, arrested in grandmother's slaying

LAKE WALES - When Jasper A. Smiddie sat down Monday with his uncle for a spaghetti dinner and a night of watching television, he was keeping a horrific secret.

Robbery suspect sought

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who robbed the CVS pharmacy at 400 Sixth St. N.W. on Tuesday night

Performance - The Smell of the Kill

from:Theatre Winter Haven

StageRead Series - The Smell of the KillTake three delicious, malicious wives, add three miserable, unloving husbands and chill. That's the recipe of Michele Lowe's tantalizing...

Performance - Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story

from:Theatre Winter Haven

Co-Producer by Hill Nissan, Tommy & Lynn Oakley, Dr. & Mrs. Frank Fischer, Jr., Dr. & Mrs. Frank Fischer III, The Center for Retina and Macular DiseaseBy Alan Janes...

Performance - Cash and Friends

from:Theatre Winter Haven

Ben and Dana Marney's Tribute to Johnn Cash, June Carter, Patsy Cline and Waylon JenningsCash and Friends: A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash, June Carter, Patsy Cline and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Local news briefs

Local news briefs in and around Polk County, Florida on February, 7, 2012.

Officials, candidate negotiating contract

Leading City Manager candidate Ryan Leavengood said Monday night he is ready to sit down with the negotiating team again -- probably tomorrow if possible -- to continue contract...

Music educator, pianist and composer dies

Billye-Mullins Smith, who not only taught the OPUS 1 Music Study System she created but instilled the value of hard work and dedication in young musicians, died Friday at Good...

Officials file suit against Toney-Deal

The city went to court Monday to reclaim money officials claim former City Manager Ann Toney-Deal was overpaid when she resigned in April. They also want damages that could drive...

Bartow agency seeks U.S. 17 improvements

BARTOW - When the state repaves U.S. 17 in Bartow a few years from now, the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency would like to see a few sidewalks, disability ramps and crosswalk...

Metamorphoses a specialty for gallery leader

WINTER HAVEN - Jane Waters Thomas says she operates from "a third-grade place in the world." For Waters, executive director of Arts Ensemble International in Winter...

Gingrich supporter will still fight for party

Q. Since you were the go-to person for Newt Gingrich's campaign in Polk County, I have to ask, now that the state primary is over, can Mitt Romney be stopped?

Ammons brings message of hope

LAKELAND - Church came early Saturday night for the Polk County alumni chapter of Florida A&M University. Joseph Hansberry played hymns on the piano at the chapter's 40th...

Barbecue competitors join in Smoke on the Water

The 8th Annual Citrus Center Boy & Girls Club Smoke on the Water Competition, held at the Boys & Girls Club property off Havendale Avenue in Winter Haven, FL, was...

Local news briefs

Local news briefs in and around Polk County, Florida on February 5, 21012.

Local news briefs

Local news briefs in and around Polk County, Florida on February 4, 2012.

.357 Magnum stolen from Cadillac in Lake Wales

Lake Wales Police want to find who stole a chrome-plated Smith & Wesson .357 magnum pistol from a Cadillac.

McNulty promoted to 2nd in command at HCPD

Haines City Police Chief Richard H. Sloan has promoted Brian McNulty to captain from lieutenant.

Foundation severs ties to Planned Parenthood clinics nationally

LAKELAND - The decision by the nation's leading breast cancer charity to sever ties with Planned Parenthood has prompted both celebration and sadness in Polk County.

Former city manager candidate moves on

LAKE ALFRED - While Mayor Nancy Daley starts talks with the City Commission's second choice to become the next city manager, commissioners' first choice is ready to move...

Haines City officials give center back to School Board

HAINES CITY - The City Commission voted Thursday to approve a quit claim deed, giving the Clay Cut Center back to the Polk County School Board. The School Board wanted the...

Lawsuit filed in Havendale fire

WINTER HAVEN - Bernice and Gene O'Connor didn't want to retire this year. But they were put out of business Jan. 4 by a two-alarm fire that started next door and spread,...

Saut bullish on emerging markets, 'intangibles'

LAKE WALES - Investors may want to watch what smart people and companies buy. Jeff Saut, chief investment strategist and a managing director of Raymond James' Equity Research...

Consultant: Restructure Development Council

LAKELAND - The Central Florida Development Council should be restructured with a much greater emphasis on private sector funding and leadership, according to a consultant's...

Demolition of Orange Dome will start next week

WINTER HAVEN - Former Winter Haven mayor Paul Cate once said there was only one thing missing from the Orange Dome: about six good sticks of dynamite. While the local landmark...

Senator booted off budget panel over privatization

TALLAHASSEE - Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos on Wednesday removed a veteran GOP legislator from a budget panel after he fought a plan to privatize prisons, saying he...

Ordinance must be revised for golf cart owners

LAKE HAMILTON - Golf cart owners will have to wait a little longer to drive on town roads. The Town Council instructed Town Planner Doug Leonard Tuesday to revise the current...

Local news briefs

Local news briefs in and around Polk County, Florida on February 1, 2012.

Eagle Ridge Mall Walkers start for 2012

Lake Wales Medical Center, in partnership with Eagle Ridge Mall, has signed on another 75 people this year as Mall Walkers, a program co-sponsored by the hospital and mall.