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Published 16 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…