Lake Hamilton News

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Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. These are projects planned for this week by the Florida Department of Transportation that could make traveling more difficult in Polk County.

Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1:56 a.m. A Haines City man was arrested Wednesday on charges he stole hundreds of signs from the county, the city of Lake Hamilton and many area businesses.

Lake Hamilton Town Council members must decide if a new water tower and water lines are worth putting the town $339,950 further into debt.

Tuesday's garbage route will run Wednesday. Friday's pickup will remain the same.

A Polk County Sheriff's Office sergeant is recovering from injuries in a hospital today after being dragged a few feet Monday evening by a car driven by a fleeing hit-and-run suspect.

The Lake Hamilton Town Council approved an employee evaluation system just after terminating a long-term employee during a heated meeting Tuesday night.

Lake Hamilton Town Council members and the mayor soon may serve a year longer than their current terms allow.

City demonstrates the value of public opinion polling, which usually is far too expensive for local campaigns.

Cora Roberson, who made local history two years ago when she became the town's first black council member, said one term wasn't enough to accomplish her mission of uniting the town.

Former Town Councilman Ryan O'Leary wants to return to the council to help guide Lake Hamilton through difficult economic times while preparing it for the future.

Published: Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. 1. Interstate 4: Expect lane closures and long delays between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. this week at various exits along eastbound I-4 from Thonotosassa Road to County Road 557 and westbound I-4 from Kathleen Road to County Line Road to as crews install ...

Published: Friday, March 20, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 6:26 a.m. Voted to adjust the percentage of money going to the North Ridge Community Redevelopment District to help balance the county's operating budget.

Two Lake Hamilton men were arrested Tuesday following an undercover drug buy, according to a Sheriff's Office report.

Lake Hamilton will need to almost double revenue from the water rates the town charges to help pay for the cost of the new water plant.

The recording of a Publix television commission will require some temporary road closings near Lake Hamilton on Thursday.

Residents in Lake Hamilton proved Tuesday night that they can fight Town Hall and win.

Two teens injured in a crash Saturday in Lake Hamilton remained at area hospitals in critical condition, Polk sheriff's officials said Sunday.

Published: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. HAINES CITY - The WAY Center's thrift store will join the center at its new location Saturday.

City governments on the Ridge are forging ahead with infrastructure and building projects despite the economic recession and tight revenue environment, the city's leaders told a forum audience Thursday.