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Apr 6, 2008 | The Ledger

Flood Warning Issued for Central Polk

“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

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Weather, Lakeland, FL, Auburndale, FL, Haines City, FL

Tue Apr 01, 2008

WAKS-FM Independence

Plaque honoring Olin and Crews coming to Heritage Park

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

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Related Topix: Clermont, FL

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Insurance News Net

Bill Would Freeze Citizens Rates Through 2009Loading...

“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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Florida, Cooper City, FL

Wed Mar 26, 2008

Florida Times-Union

The day in Tallahassee, Wednesday, March 26, 2008

“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

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Related Topix: Miami Metro, Lakeland Metro, Miami, FL

Tampa Bay Online

CSX Deal Shaky As Price Tag Rises 32 Percent

“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

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Related Topix: New Port Richey, FL, Port Richey, FL, Polk County, FL, Alachua, FL, Florida

Tue Mar 25, 2008

North Port Sun

Signing ceremony to accept 20-year estuary plan

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

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Related Topix: Charlotte Harbor, FL, Punta Gorda, FL, Punta Gorda Metro, Bonita Springs, FL, Lakeland Metro

Sun Mar 23, 2008

Customer Interaction Solutions

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., John Kennedy column: Lawmakers in...

“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

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Related Topix: Port St. Lucie, FL, Fort Pierce Metro, St. Lucie, FL, Lakeland Metro

WFTS

Winter Haven PD investigating body found on church property

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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Sat Mar 22, 2008

Lakeland Local

City Commissioners Send 'Clarification Letter'

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

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Lakeland Metro

Sun Mar 16, 2008

Houston Chronicle

My last trip to Winter Haven...until I retire

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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Mon Feb 18, 2008

The Ledger

Teacher Fired for Having Gun In Vehicle

“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

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Bartow, FL, Lakeland Metro

Mon Nov 12, 2007

hosted The Orlando Sentinel | The Orlando Sentinel

Crash closes U.S. Highway 92 in Winter Haven

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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Sun Nov 11, 2007

About.com

Cleveland Indians Spring Training

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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Sat Nov 10, 2007

The Ledger

Man Helps Rwandans Who Survived Genocide

“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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Rwanda, Africa, World News

News Chief

Suspect being sought in Wachovia robbery

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

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Related Topix: Lake Alfred, FL, Polk County, FL, Lakeland Metro

Fri Nov 09, 2007

HeraldTribune.com

Evidence on cigarettes holds inmate

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

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Related Topix: Hillsborough County, FL, Lakeland Metro, Plant City, FL

Tue Nov 06, 2007

The Ledger

Bill's Election Night Blog

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

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Related Topix: Blog News, Polk County, FL, Auburndale, FL, Lakeland, FL

News Chief

Dog groomer takes her service on the road

“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

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Polk City, FL, Auburndale, FL, Haines City, FL

News Chief

Teen comedy starts shooting at Gardens

“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

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Television, John Schneider, Country, Drama, Cypress Gardens, FL, Lakeland Metro

Mon Nov 05, 2007

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Women loses money at body shop

“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

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Polk County, FL

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