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Four crashes mar weekend, claim 2 young lives
Two teenagers, including a Lake Region High School student, were killed in separate car crashes Friday and Saturday, authorities said.
Police Seek Leads in 1995 Slaying Case
Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. HAINES CITY Fourteen years ago, 36-year-old Rowan Cheryl George left her Orlando home to go on a date.
AAU Fall Baseball Championships In Polk
The Florida Amateur Athletic Union Fall Classic/State Championships for players in the age 13, 14 and 16-and-under division will be playing at Lake Myrtle Park in Auburndale and at Winter Havena s Chain of Lakes Complex.
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Local doctor killed in Florida
A Brigham and Women's Hospital cardiologist was struck and killed by a car while jogging in Orlando, Fla.
Polk collision leaves 3 injured
Three people were hurt today in a two-car collision in Polk County, deputies said.
Polk Girls Basketball Teams Prepare for Preseason Shootouts
Many of Polk County's girls basketball programs will be competing in preseason shootouts in the next few days, with the regular season set to begin Monday.
Department of Education says students were discriminated against
The U.S. Department of Education has released a 13 page report saying a Polk County school discriminated against some of its students.
PSC mulls funding for new classrooms
In the midst of a slumping economy, Polk State College officials say they must get creative to pay for the construction of new classroom centers.
Traffic: Early morning accident in Polk Co.
8:10 am: Hillsborough Av: at Webb Rd - accident - Hillsborough Sheriff on scene reporting lane blockage.
Mom worried for missing daughter & granddaughter
Edith Fletcher, of Savannah, Georgia is spending a lot of time alone these days.
Haines City Woman Takes Perjury Plea
Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. BARTOW A 26-year-old Haines City woman who told police that her ex-husband raped her but testified at his trial that she couldn't remember accepted a plea deal Friday on perjury charges.
Haines City Hires New Police Chief
Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:51 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. HAINES CITY Richard Sloan, the chief of the Polk County Sherrif's Law Enforcement division, is the new chief of the Haines City Police Department.
Haines City theater gets hopping with 'Harvey'
Beginning Nov. 13, Haines City Community Theatre will present "Harvey," a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Mary Chase.
It was simple math in the Class 5A Regional quarterfinal match in Haines City. The Lakeland Dreadnaughts had few unforced errors and the Haines City Hornets did not play defense well.
Suspect is arrested in armed robbery
What began as a shoplifting attempt Monday ended up with a man being booked into the Polk County Jail on a charge of armed robbery, the Bartow Police Department reported.
New evidence found in missing mother and daughter case
Monday, Holmes' blue ford escort was found, her luggage on the front passenger seat and children's items in the back seat.
Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 8:56 p.m. From all outside appearances, it seemed like a normal building.
WHPD says little girl, mother remain missing
Authorities from several law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the disappearance of 3 1/2 year-old-Masaraha Ross, but they have not issued an Amber Alert.
Missing 2 1/2-year-old might be in danger, police say
Winter Haven Police Department detectives are searching for a 2 1/2-year-old girl who they say might be in danger.
Legislators: Poinciana not ready to be a city
Legislators from Osceola and Polk counties told their Poinciana constituents - " who packed Liberty High School to overcapacity Tuesday night - " that they wouldn't be sponsoring an incorporation bill in the upcoming legislative session.