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Published 4 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 22 hours agoWinter 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 28City Hall Parking Lots Will Be Closed September 30
City Hall parking lots will be closed Wednesday, September 30 while they mill, pave, and stripe the parking areas. City Hall will still be open during the work. Parking is available nearby, and visitors can use the sidewalks to reach offices. Need to pay your water bill? Parking…
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Published September 08Winter Haven City Commission Weighs $6.1K Pay Raise for Commissioners, $6.5K for Mayor
Winter Haven City Commission Weighs $6.1K Pay Raise for Commissioners, $6.5K for Mayorby James Coulter With a statewide amendment threatening to shrink municipal revenues, Winter Haven commissioners are debating whether now is the right time to boost their own pay. At their…