Wahneta News

The solitary man sat quietly eating, unnoticed by everyone in the busy Orlando restaurant - except for the thoughtful 7-year-old boy who was fascinated by the man's apparent loneliness.

The spirit of giving provided a miracle Christmas gift for Charlie and Barbara Smith.

PolkA County Commissioners are planning their annual retreat Jan. 7 and 8 at Circle B Bar Reserve.

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. BARTOW A 36-year-old Wahneta man was sentenced Monday to 13 years in prison for killing a co-worker who he blamed for burglarizing his home.

Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. Meetings Job Search Support Group The Rock Community Church will host a job search support group on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. A one-time donation of $10 for a job search manual is requested.

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1:56 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. BARTOW William "Bill-Bill" Brown Jr.

BARTOW In an unexpected trial strategy, William "Bill-Bill" Brown Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to tampering with evidence and arson, but he continues to face charges of murder and robbery.

Monday morning, Patricia and Lynn Mulder had an important day in court. Over the last two years, they've travelled out of state, speaking to others about pushing for stricter laws against hate crimes.

Jury selection begins Monday in the murder trial of a man accused of brutally murdering a Polk County College student.

Published: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. BARTOW Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the murder trial of William "Bill-Bill" Brown Jr.

Polk County Sheriff's Traffic Homicide deputies are seeking information about a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a Wahneta woman on June 3, 2008.

Published: Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. WAHNETA A family of four was forced from their home by fire Saturday night, the Polk County Fire Department reported.

Published: Monday, August 3, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 3, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. During the 2000 school year the Winter Haven Kiwanis Club launched a community service program.

Published: Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. WAHNETA A mobile home fire on Sixth Street East in Wahneta late Thursday night displaced a woman and a 12-year-old, according to Polk County Fire/Rescue. The fire was reported about 11 p.m. at 111 Sixth Street East, according to Polk County Fire/Rescue.

BARTOW Prosecutors have concluded a grove owner who shot a 21-year-old Wahneta woman trying to steal his Land Cruiser was justified in using deadly force.