Handful of Polk County Doctors Take Low-THC Cannabis Continuing Medical Education Training

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Handful of Polk County Doctors Take Low-THC Cannabis Continuing Medical Education Training

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Polk County Florida – Today Tuesday, January 3, 2016 Florida’s new medical marijuana amendment goes into effect. It means more people can use the drug and more potent strains are becoming legal. Eight Polk County doctors have been certified and more are being certified each day.

The constitutional amendment, which was approved by 71 percent of Florida voters, allows higher-strength marijuana to be used for a wider list of medical ailments. However, the true measure of what the amendment means won’t be immediately seen until a new set of rules are adopted and implemented by the Legislature and the Department of Health. A study found that there would be an estimated $1 billion in Florida medical marijuana sales by 2019 and surpass Colorado within four years.

What the amendment does

It allows the use of medical marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed physician. In 2014, the Legislature approved the use of low-THC and non-smoked cannabis for patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures and chronic muscle spasms. It was expanded last year to include patients with terminal conditions under the Right to Try Act and allowed them to use higher strains.

How patients can obtain marijuana

Patients must be under the care of a licensed physician who has completed the required eight-hour course and examination for at least three months.

Where can patients obtain medical marijuana

Currently no dispensary is located in Polk County. Knox Medical in Orange County and Surterra Therapeutics in Hillsborough County are the closest to Polk.

Here is a list of the Polk County doctors that have completed the 8 hour training.

Pablo Lam LAKELAND
Tommy Louisville WINTER HAVEN
Christopher Mondello DUNDEE
Benito Torress LAKELAND
William Vargas LAKELAND
Eric Vernier LAKELAND
Jeetendra Issar LAKELAND
Rekha Issar LAKELAND

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The Lab Barbershop is Open for Business

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The Lab Barbershop is Open for Business

The Lab Barbershop is now open for business and still has openings for licensed barbers.

 

The Grand Opening on Saturday Jan 14th from 12-4 and will have free food, raffles, and discounts on all haircuts.

Stop by for a haircut at 218 E. Orange Ave. Lake Wales

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First Haircut at The Lab!!!

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The Farmer Family Has But One Mission “To Prepare And Bottle The Finest Wines For You To Enjoy!”

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The Farmer Family Has But One Mission “To Prepare And Bottle The Finest Wines For You To Enjoy!”
The Farmer Family has but one mission; “to prepare and bottle the finest wines for you to enjoy!”
But their mission isn’t complete until that bottle of hand-crafted premium wine is un-corked, its aroma smelled and its taste enjoyed.
Fiddlers Ridge Farms and Winery is based in Lake Wales Florida and is a local treasure. Company founders Gary and Cindy Farmer have been in the agriculture industry for over 30 years.
Following their namesake, the Farmer family started decade’s earlier budding and grafting citrus trees for Florida orchards. While busy with the trees, they soon began growing fruit crops-especially warm weather Florida blueberries.
Their expertise and success in growing blueberries led to a large surplus during one season and Gary, always up for something new, used this surplus to create his very first bottles of blueberry wine. The Farmer family and their friends loved Gary’s creation so much that it soon became apparent that Gary was on to something.
Today, Fiddlers Ridge Farms and Winery produces seven different wines, all hand-crafted using only Florida fresh and local ingredients. The lineup includes honey, peach and of course, their most noteworthy blueberry wine.
The Farmer family invites you to stop by and sample their wine at their wine-tasting bar and maybe pick-up a gift basket for friends or family.
Fiddlers Ridge Farms and Winery is located on the west side of US Highway 27, in the Longleaf Business Park, approximately two miles south of State Road 60 at 1750 Longleaf Blvd. Suite#4 in Lake Wales Florida.
They’re open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11AM to 6PM
For more info call (863) 676-8200 or email at [email protected]
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COOKING ON THE RIDGE: White Bean Chicken Chili

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COOKING ON THE RIDGE: White Bean Chicken Chili

COOKING ON THE RIDGE: White Bean Chicken Chili

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“This recipe was passed down from a friend, and now it is one of our favorites! It’s great to make whenever there is left over chicken or turkey around! We pray for colder weather in California just so we can make this soup! You can substitute additional diced tomatoes for the tomatillos. If you would like the soup to be spicier, you can add some red chili flakes or salsa. Serve with these toppings for people to choose from: limes, cilantro, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.”
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Directions

  • Prep 10 m

  • Cook 25 m

  • Ready In 35 m

  1. Heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Best of 2016 Polk Mugshot Of The Day

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Best of 2016 Polk Mugshot Of The Day

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Every weekday around mid-day we will have the Polk Mugshot of  The Day. The mugshot will be someone arrested in Polk County in the past couple of weeks. The mugshot along with the charges will be posted. Please remember these individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

This weeks mugshots will be a little different. These will be the best of 2016.

JACOB DAVIS
Booking Number: 2016-045500
Booking on: 11/27/2016
County: Polk
Date of Birth: 9/28/1992
Gender: M
Race: W
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Violation Code: 810.09(2)(A).
Violation Description: Trespass Prop other than Structure/Convey – TRESPASS PROP OTHER THAN STRUCT/CONV

No claims to the accuracy of this information are made. The information and photos presented on this site have been collected from the websites of The Polk County Sheriff’s Offices. The people featured on this site may not have been convicted of the charges or crimes listed and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Do not rely on this site to determine factual criminal records. Contact the respective county clerk of State Attorney’s Office for more information. All comments and opinions are submitted by Internet users, and in no way reflect the views or opinions of this site’s operators.

Lake Wales Man Charged With Two Winter Haven Armed Robberies 

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Lake Wales Man Charged With Two Winter Haven Armed Robberies 

​Circle K and Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop Robber Identified and Arrested

Winter Haven Police have charged a Lake Wales man in the robberies of Circle K and Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop after he was seen, recognized and taken into custody by a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy today.
On 1/2/17 at approximately 9:30 a.m.,  47 year-old Kelly Bernard Washington (DOB 1/8/69, LKA 18212 Quail Circle, Lk Wales) was spotted at a store in the Inwood area of Winter Haven by a Polk County deputy. The deputy recognized Washington from BOLOs (Be On The Lookout) distributed by the Winter Haven Police Department after the Christmas Day robbery at Circle K and  a robbery at Jersey Mike’s on 12/27/16.
Winter Haven detectives have charged Washington with  Robbery W/O Firearm While Wearing Mask (F1) .
“Once again, the outstanding cooperation we have with all agencies in Polk County has landed another criminal behind bars,” said Chief Charlie Bird. “There is a dedication of all law enforcement in this County to take the bad guys out of commission, regardless of who makes the arrest.”

Argument Between Two Women Leads To Gun Allegedly Being Pointed At Victim In Lake Wales

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Argument Between Two Women Leads To Gun Allegedly Being Pointed At Victim In Lake Wales

Lake Wales, Florida – On December 28, 2016 warrants were served for the arrest of two men who were involved in an incident in Lake Wales. The suspects were both arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.

According to court reports on December 22, 2016 a verbal altercation took place between Treska Burnham and Indya Williams over the phone. The argument originally started as Williams was talking to her ex-boyfriend Juwane Smith. At one point Treska Burnham allegedly got on the phone and told Williams she was “Soft” to which Williams allegedly told Burnham that her kids were ugly like her. This allegedly prompted Burnham to advise Williams she was going to ride up on her and “beat her ass”. Approximately  30 minutes later Burnham, Smith, Deshon Morris and another black female name “Ruby” did allegedly drive to Williams home on J. A. Wiltshire Blvd.  At this time Burnham, Smith, Morris and “Ruby” all exited the car.  They were met by Williams aunt who tried to diffuse the situation and tried to get them to get in their vehicle and leave.

According to an arrest affidavit Indya Williams brother Diquan was also at the residence and was outside making sure nothing happened to his aunt or his sister. Allegedly Morris said something to Diquan Williams and this prompted Diquan Williams to respond back. Allegedly that is when Morris and Smith both turned around and started to approach Diquan Williams threatening him that they had guns. Williams advised he was in fear for his life as Morris and Smith were allegedly known to carry weapons. According to both Indya Williams and Diquan Williams a gun was taken out of the waistband of Morris’s pants by Morris and pointed at Diquan Williams. Shortly after this occurred Morris put away the gun and allegedly fled the scene being led to believe that police were in the area.

Both men had first appearances December 29, 2016. Morris was issued a $2500 bond and Smith was issued a $1500 bond. Next court appearance for both men is January 31, 2017.

 

Haines City Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Victim With A Knife

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Haines City Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Victim With A Knife

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Lake Hamilton, Florida – On 12/27/2016 law enforcement officers served an arrest warrant on a suspect, Keith Charles Dozier 45 of Haines City, for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to an arrest affidavit on November 8, 2016 Dozier allegedly pulled a knife on a victim who accused him a committing a burglary. According to reports Dozier allegedly produced the knife within a few feet of the victim and threatened to cut him. No one was injured during the incident, but the victim contacted police. An arrest warrant was issued for Dozier’s arrest.

Dozier was issued a $5000 bond at his first appearance on December 28, 2016.

Polk County Rescue Fire Marshall Gives LeadFeathers Guns & Archery All Clear After Carbon Monoxide Incident

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Polk County Rescue Fire Marshall Gives LeadFeathers Guns & Archery All Clear After Carbon Monoxide Incident

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Winter Haven, Florida – Polk County Fire Rescue fire inspectors gave LeadFeather Guns & Archery the all-clear to reopen its gun range at 410 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, after inspections on the newly installed carbon monoxide detection systems and the HVAC system.

Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the indoor gun range on Monday to assist a patient who had fainted. Initially the patient refused treatment/transport, but before crews left the scene, another patient fainted. Crews then used a carbon monoxide monitor and found dangerous levels in the building.

“I applaud our crews and the staff from LeadFeather for their quick response to keep everyone at the location safe,” said Polk’s Fire Marshal Keith Williams. “Without the quick response and the willingness from LeadFeather to fix the issue, the outcome could have been more long-lasting.”

A mechanical failure in the HVAC/exhaust system that services the indoor gun range caused the carbon monoxide buildup. Due to the increased shooting activity on Monday, this allowed the concentration of gunfire smoke and carbon monoxide to quickly build up in the range area. While a number of people were affected by the increase of carbon monoxide, three were treated at the local hospital.

The range’s management acted quickly to carry out repairs and install other safety measures to ensure such episodes do not occur in the future.

Whether You’re Young to Old The Great Taste of BBQ is Always a Welcome Favorite

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Whether You’re Young to Old The Great Taste of BBQ is Always a Welcome Favorite
Whether you’re young to old, the great taste of barbecue is always a welcome favorite for many folks.
From ribs to pulled pork or chicken, everything tastes better when it’s barbecued. Barbecuing is an art that Peebles BBQ has mastered. When it comes to good barbecue, Peebles knows how to create a masterpiece.
Originally opened in 1947, Peebles Bar-B-Que has been doing business at the same location for over 50 years.
Located on the western edge of Auburndale, Peebles is just hidden enough you might pass it by if you weren’t looking for it. But once you’re near it, the sweet aroma of savory barbecue will guide you into its parking lot.
As you pull in, you’ll see an inviting white wood frame building surrounded by large screen windows with smoke rising out of the stacks on the roof. If you’re lucky, you wont wait long, although the popular eatery is usually quite busy. But their fast and friendly staff always keep things moving smoothly so you never wait long.
Patrons dine in a picnic-style atmosphere in a large open-air screened room that seat 60+ customers. Dinners are served on disposable plates with plastic utensils and drinks are served in styrofoam cups.
The menu is simple and tasty… pulled pork, sliced beef, ribs or chicken. Dinners are served with bread and three sides; creamy cole slaw, barbecue beans and potato salad.

New additions to the menu this season are the Loaded Baked Potato and the Garden Salad.

You can now order a regular baked potato or get the Loaded Baked Potato; which comes filled with your choice of pork, beef or chicken, topped with sour cream, cheese and butter!

Also new to the menu this season is the Garden Salad. You can also add your choice of pork, beef or chicken to it and make it a BBQ Salad!

The one thing you still won’t find on their menu is dessert. Peebles doesn’t serve dessert. You probably wouldn’t have any room left anyway!

The BBQ pits sit casually off the dining area allowing you a full view of the cooking process. The smell of barbecue wafts out of the pit as the pit master raises the lid to turn the ribs or pork so they are cooked just right.
Owners Dale Strickland and his wife, Marsha keeps things running smooth at Peebles. Marsha’s parents started the restaurant back in 1947. Marsha’s brothers, Jerry and Ryan took over the business around 1969. Dale and Marsha took over the operation around 1980 after Marsha’s brother Jerry passed and her brother Ryan wanted to retire.
Throughout the years; Peebles has come to be a favorite stop for locals as well as visitors from near and far.
Famous icons like Rosey Grier, Ricky Skaggs, Bob Hope and Jim Stafford have all dined on BBQ at Peebles.

Country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones were frequent visitors and dined there regularly when they lived together in Lakeland.

So come out to Peebles BBQ and find out for yourself what great BBQ is all about!!!

Peebles is open three days a week, Thursday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Peebles Bar-B-Q is located at 441 Dixie Hwy Auburndale, FL 33823.

Call 863-967-3085 for more info.  Catering Available

Peebles is closed during the months of July and August each year.
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