Davenport News

The University of South Florida Polytechnic announced Thursday that it has extended its fall 2009 application deadline to Aug.

A two-car crash on U.S. Highway 27 at Bates Road Wednesday morning resulted in injuries that sent four people to two hospitals.

Crowds of people standing shoulder to shoulder, sitting on the ground blanket to blanket, lawn chair to lawn chair and on surrounding benches throughout Lake Eva Community Park witnessed a ribbon cutting officially opening the eight-year awaited Disney-like park making it a historic event for Haines City.

Polk County native and former Davenport resident Lorea Wilkes, a historian and researcher, has read, studied, researched, saved, written and bound books all about her beloved Davenport and Southern upbringing.

Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. BARTOW The loss in the value of taxable property in Polk County moderated somewhat from an earlier estimate, according to figures released Thursday by Polk County Property Appraiser Marsha Faux's office.

For her untiring work with local Indian communities throughout the 1940s and beyond, the deaconess will be considered for sainthood at an upcoming Episcopal convention By QUENTIN ROUX 12:33 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2009 In this undated photo, Deaconess Harriett Bedell poses with a youngster and elder member of the Miccosukee tribe she served so ...

The Polk County School Board voted to extend the contracts on all seven charter schools up for renewal during its meeting Tuesday, although most of the votes were not unanimous.

The Technology Student Association of Davenport School of the Arts recently dedicated the new Haines City Community Theatre marquee.

By News Sentinel staff Originally published 04:01 p.m., June 22, 2009 Updated 04:01 p.m., June 22, 2009 Webb's Leigh Henderson has signed to play golf at Tennessee, according to a release from the UT women's sports information department.

BARTOW A jury found Christopher Deer guilty Wednesday of trying to help cover up the killing of a 34-year-old Davenport man who was beaten to death last year over a drug debt.

The city of Davenport has a new parking ordinance, but police won't be expected to enforce part of it for another month.

The Technology Student Association of Davenport School of the Arts dedicated the new Haines City Community Theatre marquee on Wednesday.

Engineering firm McKim & Creed has purchased a 3-D laser scanning and surveying company in the greater Orlando, Fla., area.

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. DAVENPORT The homeowners' association for the Legacy Park subdivision in Davenport has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, mainly for an unpaid bill of more than $100,000 to the development's cable company.

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7:03 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7:03 a.m. DAVENPORT Five homes in Polk County were damaged by lightning strikes during the strong storms that moved through the county Tuesday evening, Bay News 9 is reporting.

Yippee-ki-yay, praise the Lord, and pass the feed bucket. The Cowboy Church - bringing Jesus to rodeo riders, barrel racers, ranchers, farmers and Western wannabes - is spreading across the Southeast in a growing effort to bring religion to those who don't much care for church.

Published: Monday, June 8, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 8, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. FOUR CORNERS Keeping their fingers crossed that the soggy weather of late might finally start to relent a bit, the Four Corners Area Council has rescheduled its signature social event to Thursday, June 11.

The city of Davenport today rescinded the precautionary boil-water notice that became effective Tuesday.

Published: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. Arson is believed to be the cause of an early Wednesday fire at the Bimini Bay Resort and Spa north of Davenport.

Approximately 22 firefighters from Polk County Fire Rescue and the Davenport Fire Department responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire early today at 510 U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport.