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News Chief
April 2, 2018
Today, arguably, marks the most important day in Florida's history. One might say without events on this day there would be no “Florida.” For it was on April 2, 1513, that the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon spotted land that he believed was just another island in the Atlantic Ocean, but which turned outÃâà...
Florida Today
April 2, 2018
LEGOLAND Florida Resort's newest attraction is a trifecta combining virtual reality, a roller coaster and competitive races. The Great LEGO Race is a virtual reality ... WINTER HAVEN, FL -- March 22, 2018 -- The Great LEGO Race at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. (PHOTO / LOCK + LAND, Chip Litherland forÃâà...
News Chief
April 2, 2018
FROSTPROOF — If the city of Frostproof were a musical instrument, it would be a fine fiddle. “The big takeaway is the general fund is in pretty good condition,” Mike Brynjulfson, an Auburndale C.P.A. and the city's consulting accountant, told the City Council on Monday. The general fund finances most cityÃâà...
News Chief
April 1, 2018
Florida's voucher initiatives receive three times more funding than Ohio, the state with the second-largest voucher program at roughly $266 million last year, according to rankings compiled by the .... Private school teachers aren't required to have state certification — or even a college degree — in Florida.
The Ledger
March 31, 2018
The City of Winter Haven held the 2018 Hoppin' Hunt celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, along the southern shores of Lake Silver. ... Felicity Weisheyer, 3, looks over her bounty of eggs after the Easter Egg Hunt at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Winter Haven, Florida March 31, 2018. The City ofÃâà...
News Chief
March 30, 2018
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WFLA
March 21, 2018
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) - A 20-year-old Winter Haven man was shot and killed by Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies after he pointed a gun at them Tuesday night. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Chance Haegele had experienced suicidal thoughts in the past. On Tuesday night, Haegele sent aÃâà...
Orlando Sentinel
March 6, 2018
Padgett Richard 'Dick', 84, of Orlando, FL, died Sunday, March 4, 2018. Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, East Orlando Chapel. Jaquez Jr. David L., 44, of Orlando, died Friday, March 2, 2018. Newcomer South Seminole Chapel, Longwood, Florida. 407-260-5400. Ethier Melisha Lynne, 55,Ãâà...
News Chief
February 21, 2018
Lydia Guzman, a spokeswoman with the university, said police confirmed this afternoon that Ronny Rosario, 23, had been found. She declined to release additional information about where Rosario was found or how he was located. Police used bloodhounds and helicopters to search for Rosario. RosarioÃâà...
News Chief
February 18, 2018
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News Chief
February 17, 2018
TALLAHASSEE — A bill that would restrict the most common type of second-trimester abortion is ready for a floor vote in the Florida House. In a 13-6 vote, the House Health & Human Services Committee on Thursday approved a bill (HB 1429) that would impose new restrictions on doctors performingÃâà...
News Chief
February 11, 2018
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News Chief
February 11, 2018
In the past several years, legislators have considered several gambling proposals, including ones that would allow new casinos in South Florida, but those bills haven't made it to the finish line because each year there's been huge disagreements among the tribe, track owners and those who don't want anyÃâà...
News Chief
December 31, 1999
Jeb Bush waived KidCare premiums for Florida families during the tumultuous 2005 hurricane season, and Texas received federal approval to waive premiums for families ... U.S. Sen Bill Nelson, D-Fla., health-care advocates and the Florida Senate Democratic caucus also called for the governor to act.
Patch.com
December 31, 1999
WINTER HAVEN, FL – Three people have been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office following a carjacking and law enforcement pursuit that spanned three counties. The carjacking began in Osceola County Friday, March 2, and involved several law enforcement agencies pursuing the accusedÃâà...
The Ledger
December 31, 1999
Neal and his front-seat passenger, Lisa Mastin, 26, of Margate, were treated and released at Heart of Florida Hospital. Both were wearing seat belts, the Sheriff's Office reported. Ayala and his passenger, Fernando Ayala, 15, of Winter Haven, also were treated and released at Heart of Florida. They wereÃâà...
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