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Published 20 hours agoPoinciana Eagles Rope Harmony Longhorns Late, Ride Off With 19-0 Shutout
By: J. Daniel Pearson After battling through a scoreless standoff for more than three quarters, Poinciana (2-1) struck for three touchdowns in the final 8:18 to corral a determined but […]
Eastern Florida State College Women’s Cross Country Team Opens Season Saturday in Lakeland
Eastern Florida State College begins the season ranked No. 24 in the first U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NJCAA Division II national poll. [...]
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Published September 04In Loving Memory of Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales
LAKE WALES – It is with bitter-sweet sadness to announce Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales and formerly of Okeechobee, FL passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Winter Haven, FL. Butch was born December 6, 1937 in Lyman, Spartanburg County, SC and been a resident…
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Published September 04Lake Wales Commissioners Set Higher Millage Rate as Taxable Value Surges 20% Ahead of Budget Talks
Lake Wales Commissioners Set Higher Millage Rate as Taxable Value Surges 20% Ahead of Budget Talks by James Coulter Lake Wales residents may see higher property tax bills next year as the city’s taxable value has climbed nearly 20 percent, a surge that sets the stage for upcoming…
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Published September 04Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schools
Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schoolsby James Coulter Approximately 13 townhomes are proposed to be constructed to provide transitional affordable housing for families with school-aged children after Winter Haven…
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Published September 03Save The Date for Poinciana’s Barkapalooza September 26
Bring your furry friend for a fun day of pet-friendly games, community connection and tail-wagging excitement. Family friendly: Bring the whole family for a joyous day out in the park.Fun activities: Enjoy exciting games and contests for pets and people.Community connection: Meet…
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Published September 03Polk Commissioners Oust CareerSource Polk Executive Director Amid Allegations of Deception and Mismanagement
By James Coulter & Carl Fish CareerSource Polk President and CEO Stacy Campbell-Domineck has been temporarily removed from her position as executive director without compensation while an independent review examines the organization’s management and governance. The Polk County…
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Published September 03Man accused of stalking teen turns himself in on aggravated stalking charge
A Lakeland man accused of stalking a 16-year-old girl north of DeLand is back in custody after allegedly continuing to contact the teenager from jail despite a no-contact order. Joseph William Danger Woodard, 27, turned himself in overnight on a charge of aggravated stalking, the…
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Published September 03City of Winter Haven Announces Lane Closure for Evening of September 3
A lane closure on Ave M NW from Unity Way NW to 1st St NW will begin Thursday, September 3, 2026 until Friday, September 4, 2026. The lane will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. during these dates. Please follow all posted detours and exercise extra caution when driving in…
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Published September 02Veteran Investigator Selected To Probe Former Bartow Police Chief As Allegations Remain Secret
The City of Bartow has selected a veteran law enforcement investigator with decades of experience to conduct the Internal Affairs investigation involving former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker, providing a significant new development in a case that has left one major question…
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Published September 02Polk County High School Football Preview Week 3
By Ethan Jones After another week of action-packed high school football, we now head into week 3 of the high school football season. Where we have some good matchups in store for you once again, with that being said, Week 3 is here, and the honeymoon is over. Teams have had a…
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Published September 02Fictitious Name Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned pursuant to the fictitious name statutes 865.09 Florida statues will register with the division of corporations of the state of Florida upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice the fictitious name CBRS Creations, Located in…