Winter Haven News

“Automobiles can hydroplane and become submerged. Do not cross flooded roadways or streams.”

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for central Polk County through 7 p.m. tonight. via The Ledger

Indians spokesman Bart Swain talks with Newsradio WTAM 1100's Darren Toms - There will be an addition to Heritage Park at Progressive Field this summer. via WAKS-FM Independence

“We're hoping we can get by with another two to three years without”

Freezing insurance rates on homes covered by the state-run insurer through 2009 and limiting rate increases in the following two years are two of the proposed changes in a bill that began winding its way ... via Insurance News Net

“Congratulations, you're engaged”

Now this is truly a legislative proposal. Rep. Baxter Troutman surprised his girlfriend, Rebecca Carney, with a marriage proposal on the floor of the House on Wednesday. via Florida Times-Union

“If that does not send a signal to everyone that we need to take a step back and take another look at what is being proposed and if it's feasible and cost-effective I don't know what will.”

The cost of the state's commuter rail deal with CSX has risen by a nearly a third, from $491 million to $649 million, according to the latest Florida Department of Transportation estimates. via Tampa Bay Online

Join the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program to adopt an updated plan to protect our estuaries and their watersheds at a signing ceremony and celebration on Monday in Punta Gorda. via North Port Sun

“At this point, I'm not sure which way we'll go. The House doesn't seem too inclined to discuss those issues, but we'll be talking more the next couple of weeks.”

Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Mar. 23--Most of the talk in Tallahassee is about budget cuts, but a few lawmakers are willing to whisper that they're also considering hiking fees. via Customer Interaction Solutions

Police report the pastor of The Rock Church found a body Saturday morning on church property. via WFTS

Posted by Chuck Welch on March 21, 2008 11:54 PM Next week city officials are traveling to Tallahassee to discuss CSX and other issues. via Lakeland Local

Because the Cleveland Indians are leaving Florida for Arizona beginning next spring, their longtime spring training home in Winter Haven, Fla., will be vacant. via Houston Chronicle

“He brought a loaded weapon onto campus”

His pickup, with pistol inside, was in school parking lot. BARTOW Polk County School Board members Tuesday voted 6-0 to fire a teacher at the Ridge Career Center because a handgun was found in his truck in a ... via The Ledger

U.S. Highway 92 near the Winter Haven airport is closed because of an accident involving an overturned vehicle.

FHP spokesman Larry Coggins said the call came in around 1:45 p.m.

There are no serious injuries.

No other details are available. Read more

It's not too early to be thinking about the Indians Spring Training . Dates for the Indians exhibition games in Winter Haven Florida, the winter home of the Indians, have just been announced along with the ... via About.com

“I am here to announce with my whole heart that I have forgiven the people who have murdered my mother and my father ... and I pray that God will forgive them. I know their names.”

"I am here to announce with my whole heart that I have forgiven the people who have murdered my mother and my father ... and I pray that God will forgive them. via The Ledger

Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking information on the whereabouts of an identified bank robbery suspect. via News Chief

A man accused Wednesday of a brutal September rape was due to be released Thursday from the Hillsborough County jail. via HeraldTribune.com

Contributed by Bill Rufty - Posted: November 6, 2007 7:27:16 PM 6:45 p.m. Just 15 minutes to go before the polls in Auburndale and Lakeland close. via The Ledger

“I roll up to houses and I like seeing the different scenery and meeting dogs”

"Hi, I'm driving behind you in my car right now. How much will you charge to clean my dog?" This is a question that Lou Ann Garner says she's been getting asked a lot this week as she drives around Polk County ... via News Chief

“I hope this interjects some adrenaline into the water ski industry”

Visitors to the water ski show at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park this week will be getting a Hollywood bonus. via News Chief

“He showed me receipts. There was one lady I guess her RV had been dented and he has $1200 from her. It could have happened to anyone.”

She paid to have her car painted, but says the man behind the counter stole her money. via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg