Cooking on The Ridge: Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs

Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Prep 30 m

  • Cook 50 m

  • Ready In1 h 20 m

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, grated onion, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Pinch off about 2 teaspoons of meat mixture per meatball and roll into small meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a large, deep baking dish.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned, about 25 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  4. Combine jellied cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir the sauce until cranberry sauce has melted and brown sugar has dissolved.
  5. Pour the sauce over meatballs and bake until sauce forms a glaze and meatballs are no longer pink inside, 25 to 30 more minutes.

Coming Soon To Lake Wales!!!

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New High End Barber Shop Coming January 2017 to Downtown Lake Wales at 218 E. Orange Ave. across from the Care Center!!!

Offering a state of the art barber shop with a high end feel and look. Classic sports theme with several TVs, high end chairs and the best barbers around!!

Stay Tuned for Grand Opening Details!!!

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Two Wanted Homicide Suspects Captured In Polk County

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Winter Haven, Florida – At approximately 12:50 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2016, a Polk County resident had parked his 2013 Dodge Charger at convenience store located at 2600 Havendale Boulevard – he left the car running with windows down as he went inside.

Two black male suspects walked out of the store, got into the Charger and fled.  They were later confirmed to be Joachin and Miller.  Deputies responded and began to investigate.

Deputies learned the suspects had been at a Winter Haven apartment complex before arriving at the convenience store in a stolen maroon four-door Nissan Murano (Winter Garden case.)

As the investigation continued, deputies learned of the Orange County Homicide. Additional PCSO units, to include Air and K-9, responded to assist in the search.

The suspects were spotted on I-4 traveling west by PCSO deputies shortly after 6:00 pm.  Stop sticks were deployed in the area of Highway 557.  The suspects hit the sticks and ultimately crashed the Charger in a ditch around 6:21 pm.

The driver, Jayvon Joachin, was found to be in possession of three Swiss-Tech window punches, a common tool used to break windows during vehicle thefts/burglaries.

When passenger, Deshawn Miller, was arrested a handgun was found in his immediate vicinity. Deputies learned this firearm was reported stolen from Hillsborough County during a burglary to a gun store, Tampa Arms Company Gun Shop on November 29, 2016. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office can provide details about their investigation.

The suspects were transported to Heart of Florida Hospital for medical evaluation.  Both were treated and released.  Both were transported to Juvenile Assessment Center where they are currently being held.

Upon his arrest, Joachin confessed to the homicide and to stealing the Charger from Winter Haven.

The suspects are expected to have first appearance tomorrow, Monday, December 12, 2016, at 1:00 pm.  Additional details regarding media availability for this will be provided after 9:00 am Monday.

More details about the two suspects :

16-year-old Jayvon Joachin of Macadamia Court, Orlando – charged with WAOJ for Homicide, Fleeing to Elude, Possession of Burglary Tools, NO Valid Driver’s License, Armed Conveyance Burglary, and Grand Theft- Motor Vehicle.

17-year-old Deshawn Miller of Penrill Court, Orlando – charged with WAOJ for Homicide, WAOJ for Grand Theft-Motor Vehicle, WAOJ for Dealing in Stolen Property, WAOJ for Grand Theft, Grand Theft-Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, Armed Conveyance Burglary, Grand Theft-Motor Vehicle.

Drane Field Road Closed In Lakeland Due Traffic Fatality

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Lakeland, Florida – On Sunday, December 11, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Lakeland Police Department responded to the intersection of Drane Field Road and Air Park Drive, regarding an accident involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck. According to investigators, Jason Douglas Faircloth, age 36, was approaching the intersection on his motorcycle when a semi-truck, driven by Dennis Allen Coppins, age 43, began to turn south on to Air Park Drive.  Coppins told investigators that he did not see the approaching motorcycle. Faircloth was unable to stop and both vehicles collided.

Polk County Fire Rescue and Lakeland Fire Department arrived on scene and began to perform life saving measures. Faircloth was transported to Lakeland Regional Health Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Coppins did not appear to sustain any injuries. The roadway was shut down for approximately four hours and forty-five minutes.

Mr. Faircloth’s next of kin has been notified. No charges have been filed at this time. The case remains open and is being investigated.

The 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle operator was identified as:
Truck owned by Saddle Creek Transportation of Lakeland

regarding an accident involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck. According to investigators, Jason Douglas Faircloth, age 36, was approaching the intersection on his motorcycle when a semi-truck, driven by Dennis Allen Coppins, age 43, began to turn south on
to Air Park Drive.   told investigators that he did not see the approaching motorcycle. Faircloth
was unable to stop and both vehicles collided.

Polk County Fire Rescue and Lakeland Fire Department arrived on scene and began to perform life saving measures. Faircloth was transported to Lakeland Regional Health Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Coppins did
not appear to sustain any injuries. The roadway was shut down for approximately four hours and forty-five minutes.

 

Mr. Faircloth’s next of kin has been notified. No charges have been filed at this time. The case remains open and is being investigated.

 

The 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle operator was identified as:

Jason Douglas Faircloth

DOB:  09/14/1980

620 Houston Street

Lakeland, Florida 33813

 

The operator of the 2002 Mack Semi-Truck was identified as:

Dennis Allen Coppins

DOB:  07/08/1973

1407 28th St NW

Winter Haven, Florida 33881

Truck owned by Saddle Creek Transportation of Lakeland

Polk County Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter

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Hunter Wayne Sexton

Lakeland, Florida – On 12/06/2016 deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on Hunter Wayne Sexton 23, of Lakeland, for DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide & DUI Damage To Person charges. The arrest stems from an accident in November 2015.

According to a September 30th 2016 complaint affidavit the actions of Sexton on November 21, 2015 resulted in the death of Larry Bruce Cole of Arcadia, Florida. According to reports Sexton was allegedly behind the wheel of a gold colored Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck which allegedly crossed from the westbound lanes of US 92 into the eastbound lanes and struck a Volvo semi tractor-trailer. The impact of the crash severed the seat belt holding Cole and he was ejected from the cab and ended up under the trailer. A passenger in the Ford was also ejected. Sexton was entrapped in the vehicle. Deputies reported at the time they could smell alcohol on Sexton’s person.

Cole, Johnson & Sexton were all transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in critical condition. Sexton allegedly had a blood alcohol level of .209gm/dL.

Cole ended up dying on June 6, 2016 at Olive Branch Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch Mississippi as a result of acute respiratory failure secondary to Pneumonia, secondary to recent motor vehicle collision.

Sexton was issued a $20,500 bond after his first appearance hearing on the 3 charges.

Clarence Boswell Elementary Principal Named “Innovative Principal of The Year”

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From Polk County School’s Facebook Post

Martin Young, principal of Clarence Boswell Elementary in Auburndale, is the district’s winner of the 2016-17 Innovative Principal of the Year award!

Mr. Young was recognized for providing resources for his teachers “to push students to think critically, communicate, collaborate and be creative through the use of digital technology … Boswell students take increasingly greater ownership of their own learning as a result of the initiatives put in place.”

Classrooms at Boswell Elementary make use of Smart Boards, laptop carts, document cameras and online resources, among other tools. The Innovative Principal of the Year award is a statewide initiative by the Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders.

John Glenn, First American To Orbit The Earth, Dies At 95

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The first American to orbit the Earth has died. John Glenn was the last surviving member of the original Mercury astronauts. He would later have a long political career as a U.S. senator, but that didn’t stop his pioneering ways.

Glenn made history a second time in 1998, when he flew aboard the shuttle Discovery to become the oldest person to fly in space. Glenn was 95; he had been hospitalized in an Ohio State University medical center in Columbus since last week.

Glenn had been battling health issues since a stroke a few years ago. His death Thursday was confirmed by Hank Wilson, communications director of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at the Ohio State University.

More from NPR Here: John Glenn, First American To Orbit The Earth, Dies At 95

Winter Haven Police Are Asking for Public’s Help Identifying Two Surveillance Camera Theives

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Winter Haven Police ask for the public’s help in identifying two surveillance camera thieves.

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On 12-6-16 at 9:51 a.m., two males entered the property on 5th St SE in Winter Haven and took two surveillance cameras from the home.
The pair went to the front porch and one appears to knock on the door to see if anyone is home. After a few moments, the pair go to two separate areas of the home and take the cameras.
Anyone with information on their identity is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

(The video attached shows both males from different angles. Once piece of the video was recorded from the screen due to a system failure during download.) Thank you for getting this out.
YouTube link to video in case attached video does not play correctly.

Artisan Craft Show to Help Feed Malnourished Children

Artisan Craft Show to Help Feed Malnourished Children
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(Lakeland, FL) — The 7th Annual Guatemalan Christmas on Dec. 9-10 offers people a way to feed malnourished children by purchasing artisan coffee, homemade soap, distinctive artwork and more.
 
A variety of specialty vendors will be selling gifts in the Mildred Carlton Learning Center on the Joe K. Blanton Campus of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes, located at 1015 Sikes Blvd. in Lakeland. Guatemalan Christmas will run from 5-8:30 p.m. on December 9, coinciding with the Lakeland Campus Open House from 6-8 p.m., and on December 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 
Proceeds from the event will help change the lives of children at the Malnutrition Center in Guatemala that is supported by Orphan’s Heart, the international childcare division of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes.
 
For more information on the children and ministry in Guatemala, visit www.OrphansHeart.org.
 
For more information, please contact Dana Fox at (863) 669-6287.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in a locating a Wanted Suspect.

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in a locating a Wanted Suspect.

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25-year-old Reginald Jones, Jr., is wanted in connection to an Armed Burglary/Armed Robbery with Battery that occurred at a residence on the 2000 block of Civitan Avenue, East in Lakeland on Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Jones is approximately six feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Jones should be considered armed and dangerous.

If you have any information regarding Jones whereabouts, please contact Detective R. Escheu at 863-860-9446 or 863.298.6200.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL HEARTLAND CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.P3tips.com to submit your tip via the web. For a secure and password protected mobile app for your smart device, go to the app store and download the free “P3tips” mobile app. No caller ID, no recorded lines, no tracking cookies, no saved IP addresses. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!