Art Crawl Festival and Annual Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge Coming Dec 3rd to SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus

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Art Crawl Festival and Annual Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge Coming Dec 3rd to SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus
Enjoy twice the fun and excitement at this Saturday’s Art Crawl and Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus. Both events are free and being held simultaneously at the same location.
Art Crawl is a FREE festival boasting over 50 local artists from over 20 different cities in Central Florida selling artwork and competing for prizes alongside live music, live art demonstrations and featured local organizations and sponsors that proactively support the arts.
Art Crawl is focused on building relationships with artists, art organizations, sponsors and the community to bring about awareness, support and collaboration.
Join the fun at this one-day art festival serving as a catalyst to celebrate the emergence of new and innovative artists in and around Central Florida!
This 4th annual juried art festival is an accessible venue for art collection, entertainment and FUN! Artwork featured will be accessible for all budgets. Start your collection here!
 
This year’s Art Crawl will take place at the SUN’n FUN Campus alongside the Annual Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge
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Bring your family, friends and your appetite to the annual When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge.
The annual Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge will be surrounded by aircraft, classic cars, motorcycles and ART!
Fly-in, drive-in or walk-in!
Both events take place from 10am-5pm this Saturday Dec 3rd at:
Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus
4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Admission is FREE, Parking: $5
                    2016 CONFIRMED BBQ COMPETITORS
2 Live BBQ Lakeland, FL
Accutech BBQ Sarasota, FL
Back Man BBQ Plant City, FL
Barely Sober BBQ Lakeland, FL
Bay-Ken Butts Tampa, FL
Big John’s Texas BBQ Bradenton, FL
Blue Line BBQ Winter Haven, FL
Croft Texas Bar B Que St. Augustine, FL
Deep South BBQ Cummings, GA
Evans Ranch BBQ Lakeland, FL
Good As Any BBQ Lakeland, FL
Gourmet Rednecks Lakeland, FL
Ginders BBQ Kansas City, MO
Hogs Gone Wild BBQ Lakeland, FL
Inglorious Basters Osprey, FL
K-Town Daddy’s BBQ Loudon, TN
Mother Trucker’s BBQ Mulberry, FL
Porkganic Barbeque Lithia, FL
Saddle Up BBQ Polk City, FL
Shantytown BBQ Dundee, FL
Smoke Shack BBQ Lakeland, FL
Smokin’ Hooligans Lakeland, FL
Smokin and Pokin St. Cloud, FL
Some-R Swine Summerville, SC
Sons of Hamarchy Lakeland, FL
Swinos BBQ Lakeland, FL
Team Double D’s BBQ Winter Haven, FL
The BBQ Shack Lakeland Lakeland, FL
The Rusty Pig Lakeland, FL
TPCFFL BBQ Boys Lakeland, FL
Uncle Kenny’s BBQ Clermont, FL
Uncle Toads Competition BBQ Port Charlotte, FL
Unprohibited BBQ Orlando, FL
We Be Smokin’ Lakeland, FL

Santa’s Calling Gives Children A Special Memory

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Santa’s Calling Gives Children A Special Memory
Working closely with the North Pole Telephone Company, the City of Winter Haven has made special arrangements to have Santa Claus telephone your child to deliver a memorable greeting.
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Santa will make his calls Thursday, December 8th, 2016, between 6 and 8 p.m.
To have Santa call your child, click the link below to print, fill out and submit your request to Santa no later than Dec 5th. Available to children 10 and under.

Request can be sent through regular mail, email, in-person, online or by fax to addresses listed on request form.

https://winterhaven.seamlessdocs.com/f/santacalling2016

For more information contact Jackie Richardson at the Senior Adult Center (863) 291-5870

Suspect Shot & Killed After Running Over & Stabbing Victims At OSU

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Suspect Shot & Killed After Running Over & Stabbing Victims At OSU

 

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Ohio State University in Columbus has been placed on lockdown due to reports of an active shooter on campus. At least one person appears to have been killed and there are reports of multiple injuries.

The Buckeyes got an alert message from the university authorities instructing them to “Run Hide Fight.” The incident was pinpointed to “Watts Hall. 19th [Avenue] and College [Road].”

Appears a car may have also been involved.

 

 

 

 

More information here: https://www.rt.com/usa/368452-ohio-state-active-shooter/

Two People Killed In Bartow Crash Over Thanksgiving Holiday

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Two People Killed In Bartow Crash Over Thanksgiving Holiday

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Bartow, Florida – The Bartow Police Department says two Wauchula residents were killed in a crash on Hwy 17 at the intersection of Ernest M. Smith Blvd. Saturday morning.

According to reports Earl Williams 81, was driving northbound on Hwy 17 in a four door sedan when he attempted to turn West onto Ernest M. Smith Boulevard. In doing so his vehicle was struck by a passenger van traveling South on Highway 17. Two passengers in the sedan, Dwaine Williams, 73, and Daphine Myers, 79, both of Wauchula were killed about 9:25 a.m. The driver of the van Jose Acosta, 47, of Winter Haven was transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.Earl Williams was also transported for medical treatment with non-life threatening injuries.

Traffic in the area was rerouted for about three hours, as the preliminary investigation was conducted. The accident is still under investigation.

Barricaded Subject In Standoff With Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies 

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Barricaded Subject In Standoff With Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies 

Updated 8:23pm

Frostproof, Florida – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene of a barricaded subject at a Frostproof RV Resort.

According to Carrie Hortsman, public information officer with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a subject has barricaded themselves at Rainbow RV Resort. The resort is located at 700 C.R. 630A. The incident started over an hour ago.

We are learning now that the situation has been resolved. The barricaded subject has come out & has been transported to a local hospital. We are being advised the subject was suicidal.  Do not believe they were injured at this time. 

We will have more information as it becomes available.

Lakeland Motorcyclist Killed On Thanksgiving Day

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Lakeland Motorcyclist Killed On Thanksgiving Day

Lakeland, Florida – On November 24, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a black in color Suzuki motorcycle was northbound on State Road 37, locally known as South Florida Avenue, in the outside lane of travel.  As the motorcycle was northbound, the operator was reported to have accelerated to a high rate of speed to the point the front wheel came off the ground.  At the same time a silver Chevrolet Traverse SUV, driven Sarah M. Parades of Lakeland,  was southbound on State Road 37 and entered the continuous left turn lane and then attempted to make a left turn into the parking lot of Dunkin Doughnuts located at 3110 South Florida Avenue.  As the Chevrolet was turning, the motorcycle impacted the passenger side of the Chevrolet.  The operator of the motorcycle was subsequently separated from the motorcycle and came to final rest in the roadway.

Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire Department all responded and began to provide life saving measures and securing the scene. Members of the Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

The operator of the motorcycle, Kyle Bradley Conord Roberts DOB 11/13/19/85 of Lakeland, was transported to the Lakeland Regional Health Center for treatment where he later expired due to injuries sustained in the crash.

The roadway was shut down for approximately 3 hours during the investigation. The crash is still under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time. The next of kin of the motorcycle operator was notified.

Cops For Kids Looking For Donations & Information On How Your Family Could Be A Recipient

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Cops For Kids Looking For Donations & Information On How Your Family Could Be A Recipient
Chief Larry Giddens (picture courtesy of Lakeland PD facebook)
Chief Larry Giddens
(picture courtesy of Lakeland PD facebook)

Lakeland, Florida – The Lakeland Police Department is now accepting toy donations for their annual Annual Cops for Kids toy drive. Now in its tenth year, the toy donation program, with the help of generous community donors, allows families to provide their children with a happy holiday. Toy donations for children up to 12 years of age are accepted. The new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the following locations:

  • Lakeland Police Station / 219 N. Massachusetts Ave.
  • Lakeland Libraries (Main & Jackson Branch) / 100 Lake Morton Dr. and 1700 N. Florida Ave.
  • City Hall / 228 S. Massachusetts Ave.
  • Lakeland Electric / 501 E Lemon St.
  • Kelly Recreation Complex / 404 Imperial Blvd.

Monetary donations are also accepted and can be mailed to the Lakeland Police Department at 219 N Massachusetts Avenue, Attention: Crime Prevention Unit. Please notate Cops for Kids on the memo line of your check or money order.

The toys collected will be given to parents at the annual Cops for Kids pick-up party scheduled for December 15, 2016. Kids in attendance will have their photo made with Santa and enjoy a complimentary dinner.

“Over the past ten years, our Cops for Kids program has helped ease the burden for hundreds of families and allowed thousands of children to have a happy holiday,” said Chief Larry Giddens. “One of the greatest things we can do as a police department is give back to our citizens in need, for whom we take great pride in serving every day.”

If you need assistance through the program, you must register at the police station on Monday, November 28, 2016 and bring the following items:
• Current Lakeland Electric Bill
• Photo ID
• Original Birth Certificate for Each Child
Please Note: Your registration does not guarantee acceptance

Winter Haven Armed Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Sought By Polk Sheriff’s Office

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Winter Haven Armed Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Sought By Polk Sheriff’s Office

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Winter Haven, Florida – Around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016, two unknown suspects kicked in the front door of the residence (at 310 Lake Daisy Loop in Winter Haven) while a victim was at home, and instructed the victim to sit on the couch. After he complied, the suspects ransacked the residence, stole several items, and then fled the scene, possibly in a dark-colored vehicle heading east. Both of the suspects were armed and had their faces concealed.

The suspects were described as:

A black male with a dark complexion, 6’2″ tall, with a heavy build, in his early 20’s, wearing a black ski mask and armed with a black handgun.

A black male with a dark complexion, 6’2″ tall, with a skinny build, in his early 20’s, armed with a chrome handgun.
If anyone has information about this incident they are urged to contact Detective Angulo at 863-298-6926.

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!

Here’s a Sneak-peek at Bok Tower Gardens 22nd Annual Home Tour

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Here’s a Sneak-peek at Bok Tower Gardens 22nd Annual Home Tour

With the Christmas season upon us; it’s time for the annual Holiday Home Tour of Pinewood Estate at Bok Tower Gardens.

The 22nd annual tour of the 1930’s era 20-room Mediterranean-style mansion begins on Nov. 25, 2016 and goes through Jan. 8, 2017 except for Dec. 25th.

Decorated by the members of the Amaryllis Club with this year’s design theme, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas!”,  visitors are invited to re-imagine the house as the center of the Buck family’s Christmas activities, a warm hub of glittering elegance taking place in post war 1940s.

Tickets are $20 adults / $9 children (5-12) / $7 members / $6 children (5-12)

Home tour tickets include full admission to Bok Tower Gardens.

For more information, Contact Bok Tower Gardens at (863) 676-1408

Bok Tower Gardens is located at 1151 Tower Boulevard Lake Wales, Florida 33853

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Learning Resource Center of Polk County Announces 2016 #GivingTuesday Campaign

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Learning Resource Center of Polk County Announces 2016 #GivingTuesday Campaign
Learning Resource Center of Polk County Announces 2016 #GivingTuesday Campaign
 
POLK COUNTY, FL (November 22, 2016) – The Learning Resource Center of Polk County is pleased to announce its 2016 #GivingTuesday initiative, a collaboration with Libertore Fund for Children.
Following two days for getting deals – Black Friday and Cyber Monday –#GivingTuesday is a day for giving back.  In communities throughout the nation, people are embracing this day as an opportunity to raise money for nonprofits, donate time and supplies to local causes; teach children about philanthropy; encourage acts of kindness; collaborate with neighbors; and celebrate generosity.
This #GivingTuesday, LRC will kick off a fundraising campaign with Libertore Fund for Children. While LRC accepts donations throughout the year, beginning on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 and continuing through Friday, December 2, 2016, individuals will receive the opportunity to not only support struggling students through their donation at LibFund.org, but to have their donation matched. Libertore Fund for Children, a local organization with a mission to make a difference in the lives of at-risk children, will match each amount, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000 thanks to an anonymous LibFund donor.
Those interested in joining the #GivingTuesday movement by participating in the Learning Resource Center’s Giving Match campaign may donate to LRC at libfund.org/events/90-the-giving-match-2016. Every dollar will help Polk County students receive the assistance they need to achieve academic success.
For more information on the Learning Resource Center, please visit LRCPolk.com or call 863-688-9477.
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About Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc.: The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. is a nonprofit, United Way educational provider. LRC has a proud 41-year history of offering high-quality academic programs to help students maximize their learning potential. For more information, please visit LRC online at LRCPolk.com or call 863.688.9477.
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