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Published September 28Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation Donates Five AEDs to City of Winter Haven
Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation has donated five automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the City of Winter Haven, bringing the foundation’s AED placements to numbers 105 through 109. The five AEDs were sponsored by the Winter Haven Hospital Bostick Heart Center and presented…
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Published 5 hours agoLakeland Runs Away With It: Rushing Attack Fuels 49-14 Rout of Auburndale
By Ethan Jones Friday night brought another important district matchup to Polk County as the Lakeland Dreadnaughts welcomed the Auburndale Bloodhounds to Thomas Bryant Stadium. Both teams entered the night with a 3-1 record, making this a game with plenty on the line as the…
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Published 6 hours agoFlorida Rolls Out Newly Designed Driver Licenses Beginning Wednesday
Florida residents getting a new or renewed driver license will begin seeing a different design starting Wednesday. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that newly designed Florida driver licenses and identification cards will begin being issued at…
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Published 7 hours agoPolk State College Hosting FallFest October 10
Polk State College – FallFest, the word conjures up a cool autumn day on Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus, filled with happy families enjoying a variety of activities. Thousands trek to the campus each second Saturday in October to enjoy the event that features a craft…
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Published 8 hours agoNews Update for 09/29/26
A dramatic outburst interrupted closing arguments Monday in the trial of Tony Wiggins, who is accused of killing three men during a 2020 fishing trip in Frostproof. The father of victim Brandon Rollins interrupted the defense attorney, saying his son had told him Wiggins was the…
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Published 9 hours agoADVERTISEMENT OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that Lake Wales Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80-83.809). The owner will sell at public auction on or after October 14, 2026 at 10:00 am at…
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Published 9 hours agoWinter Haven Approves $6.1K Commissioner Raise, $6.5K for Mayor
Winter Haven Approves $6.1K Commissioner Raise, $6.5K for Mayorby James Coulter In lieu of a 3 percent cost‑of‑living bump for all city employees, Winter Haven’s elected leaders are getting raises of $6.1 thousand for commissioners and $6.5 thousand for the mayor. At their…
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Published September 28Dog Killed On U.S. 27 During Incident At Loves Truck Stop In Lake Wales, Suspect Facing Multiple Charges
A dispute between a couple at the Love’s Travel Stop along U.S. 27 turned into a chaotic arrest Monday morning that involved a Lake Wales Police K-9, a medical helicopter and the death of a dog that ran into traffic. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:31 a.m. Monday,…
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Published September 28$1.2 Million Sidewalk Project Brings Improvements to Historic Northwest Lake Wales Neighborhood
City of Lake Wales Press Release Residents in the historic northwest neighborhood of Lake Wales have access to safer sidewalks on Orange Avenue, Wetmore Street, Sessoms Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Seaboard Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, B Street and C Street. The construction included…
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Published September 28Winter Haven Reviews $377.2M Budget, Tentatively Sets 6.59 Millage Rate for FY 2027
Winter Haven Reviews $377.2M Budget, Tentatively Sets 6.59 Millage Rate for FY 2027by James Coulter As Winter Haven’s population grows, residents will see their property tax bills grow next year. On Tues., Sept. 15, 2026, Winter Haven city commissioners reviewed the upcoming…
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Published September 28Ghosts On The Road? Better Drive the Speed Limit In Lake Wales
Drivers traveling too fast through Lake Wales may soon see a ghost in their rearview mirror. The Lake Wales Police Department has begun using the agencies’ new Ford Mustang GT police vehicles, which were purchased specifically for traffic enforcement. One of the newly marked…
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Published September 28Winter Haven Police: 15-Year-Old Girl Shot, 19-Year-Old Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
A 19-year-old Winter Haven man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he shot a 15-year-old girl Sunday night. According to the Winter Haven Police Department, officers responded to a residence on Avenue K NE at approximately 10:36 p.m. September 27 after receiving…