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Haines City News

Local news for Haines City, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday | The Ledger

Haines City's First Art Gala Will Feature Art Demonstration, Auction

Economic Development Council of Haines City has invited everyone to step into Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream when it hosts Haines City's first art gala from 6 to 9 p.m. July 19.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Winter Haven, FL

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Ledger

Haines City Mandates Water System Hookup

HAINES CITY City commissioners Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance that will require any residents in the city limits currently using a well to hook up to the city water system.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

HeraldTribune.com

Florida's up-and-coming crop? Think blue

Think Central Florida agriculture and citrus, not blueberries, is likely what comes to mind.

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Related Topix: Hardee County, FL, Polk County, FL, Agriculture, Science

Tue Jul 01, 2008

The Ledger

Man Honored for 23 Years of Assisting Local Fire Services

Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Kincart, who was recently made the "Honorary Polk County Fire Chief" by David Cash, Polk ...

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Florida, Winter Haven, FL, Polk County, FL

The Ledger

Man Draws 3-Year Sentence for Scam

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 6:49 a.m. A Haines City man was sentenced Monday in federal court to three years and one month in prison for making false ...

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The Ledger

Haines City's Stewart Wins Fifth Consecutive Race

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 1:51 a.m. James Stewart of Haines City, racing for Monster Energy Kawasaki, won his fifth consecutive race of 2008 on Sunday ...

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The Ledger

Woman Dies in Collision of Car And Semi Truck

Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 5:50 a.m. A Groveland woman was killed Tuesday afternoon when her car and a semi truck collided near Haines City, ...

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Lakeland, FL

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Haines City Man Gets 3-Year Sentence In Document Scam

A Haines City man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison on charges of possessing equipment that was used to make fake documents and Florida drivers' licenses, the U.S. attorney's office said.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Motorcycle USA

Motocross: Lakewood Results Rnd 5/12

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., swept both motos of the AMA Motocross Lites, extending his overall winning streak to four.

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Related Topix: Tallahassee Metro

Fri Jun 27, 2008

News Chief

Money released but not distributed to assist 100 first-time home buyers

Polk County commissioners recently released $1 million for a housing assistance program called First Down, to assist home buyers with down payment and closing costs.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Winter Haven, FL, Eagle Lake, FL, Dundee, FL, Fort Meade, FL

Wed Jun 25, 2008

News Chief

Thursday focus group offers opportunity for public input

As Polk County continues to grow, residents will be able to voice their opinion on how that happens.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Lake Wales, FL, Lake Hamilton, FL, Dundee, FL

Mon Jun 23, 2008

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Fire damages recreational area in Haines City

Fire has destroyed two homes at the Drift In Resort near Dundee, Polk County Fire said tonight.

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Related Topix: Dundee, FL, Polk County, FL

Sat Jun 21, 2008

News Chief

Police arrest 3 teens in May 31 burglary

Three teens were arrested in connection with a burglary May 31, when a car and property were stolen.

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Related Topix: Davenport, FL, Bartow, FL

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Medical complex to rise in Polk County

A Central and Southwest Florida developer will build a $250 million medical center off U.S. Highway 27, hoping to tap into the area's growing and aging population within the next year.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Business News

Tue Jun 17, 2008

News Chief

Jury finds man guilty in police officer's death

A jury has returned a guilty verdict for a man charged in the 1998 slaying of a Haines City police officer.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Mon Jun 16, 2008

News Chief

Media specialist retires after 32 years at high school

Nancy Marsh, who is retiring as media specialist at Haines City High School after 40 years, talks about her most memorable moments on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Arts, Photography

Sat Jun 14, 2008

News Chief

Haines City names cast for 'Snow White' musical

Published: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. HAINES CITY - Haines City Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of the fairy tale ...

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Ledger

Crist Signs $66 Billion Budget

Published: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 6:14 a.m. LAKELAND Gov.

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Related Topix: Winter Haven, FL, Polk County, FL, Lakeland, FL

Wed Jun 11, 2008

The Ledger

The Insider: Winter Hankerin'

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:04 a.m. Another dispatch from our Not-So-Surprising-News Bureau: Southeast Winter Haven has a lot of places to eat.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Winter Haven, FL, Lake Wales, FL

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Polk County man charged in shooting that killed friend

A 19-year-old Polk County man has been charged with manslaughter after he allegedly shot his friend Saturday night in Lakes Wales.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Lake Hamilton, FL

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Haines City, Florida is located in Polk County and is part of the Lakeland Metro Area. Zip codes in Haines City include 33844, and 33845.

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