Winterfest is coming to Davenport!
This years festivities will include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, an electric night-time parade and cookie decorating.
Visitors will enjoy games and vendors of all types and there will also be a Festival of Trees to get you in the holiday spirit.
The event will take place at Wilson Park located at 5 State Street in Davenport from 5pm to 9pm on Dec. 10th.
For more information, contact Davenport City Hall at (863) 419.3300
Lake Wales, Florida – On November 17, 2016 at approximately 7:26am officers from the Lake Wales Police Department responded to a traffic crash near 755 W. Central Ave. Upon arrival officers discovered the crash occurred between two vehicles, an SUV and a motorcycle. Investigating officers were told Andrew Palmer, a 38 year old Winter Haven resident, was driving a 2008 Nissan Rogue westbound on Central Ave. Steven Neill, a 25 year old Winter Haven resident, was driving a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle traveling eastbound on Central Ave. Palmer stated he never saw Neill and he made a left turn to enter the parking lot of the Polk County Health Department. When Palmer made the turn he did so in the path of Neill and Neill collided into the passenger side of Palmer’s vehicle. Neill sustained serious injuries from the crash and was transported to the Lake Wales Medical Center by EMS. Palmer did not sustain any injuries.
Neill’s family was notified of the crash and they responded to the Lake Wales Medical Center. Neill did not survive the injuries he sustained during the crash and was pronounced dead at the Lake Wales Medical Center. At the hospital Neill’s family were met by medical staff and a detective who told them Neill had died.
The area of Central Ave between SR60 and HWY27 has been closed and traffic has been rerouted since shortly after the crash occurred. This is an ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed at this time. Anyone who witnessed this crash is asked to contact Officer Mary Jerome at (863) 678-4223 extension 521.
The Bartow Public Library will be giving out pony rides and hosting a petting zoo free for the public on Nov 22nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at their location located at 2150 S. Broadway Ave in Bartow.
Parking for the event is available both at the Library and across the street.
For further information contact the Bartow Public Library at (863) 534-0131
With school out for Thanksgiving week; parents of young children are scrambling to arrange daycare.
Not to worry.
School’s Out Camp in Winter Haven provides a solution at a very reasonable price.
The day camp will be providing supervision and activities during Thanksgiving week every day except for Thursday, as most children will be with family on that day.
School’s Out Camp is located at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center is located at 801 Avenue T NE
Winter Haven
The camp provides supervised fun during public school holidays and teacher work days throughout the year.
The Thanksgiving week program operates November 21st, 22nd, 23rd and the 25th from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and is for children ages 6-13.
The cost is $5 for City-Resident and $10 for Non City-Resident per day.
Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks.
For more information and future program dates, please call 863-291-5675.
Veteran’s Memorial Park, located on the South lawn of City Hall, will be the location of a small ceremony to celebrate Veterans.
The program will consist of a Veterans Walk of Honor at 9am, the Roll Call of Veterans with plaques currently on the service monuments at 10am and then the recognition and awards for some notable veterans that will be in attendance.
There will also be a special flag presentation to a Winter Haven veteran who recently passed away.
Winter Haven City Hall is located at 451 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL
For more information, contact WH City Hall at (863) 291-5600
Winter Haven, Florida – The PCSO Traffic Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality involving an adult male who was struck by an SUV in Winter Haven last night.
Around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, a 2005 Buick Rendezvous being driven by 34-year-old Sarah Townsend of Winter Haven was traveling north on US Hwy 17 (AKA Lake Alfred Road) near Carroll Drive when, for unknown reasons, 75-year-old William Sylvester of Lake Alfred Road in Winter Haven stepped into the path of her vehicle in an attempt to cross the highway.
Townsend was unable to avoid striking Sylvester. After hitting him, she stopped to call for help and render aid. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Video was located that confirmed Sylvester stepped into the vehicle’s path before being struck.
Neither impairment nor speed on the part of the driver is suspected. The investigation is ongoing.
Lake Wales, Florida – On November 15, 2016 at approximately 1:58pm officers from the Lake Wales Police Department were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of 100 W Stuart Ave. Upon arrival officers located the vehicle with substantial damage and only one occupant, the driver Brent Kyrk a 64 year old Lake Wales resident. Based on evidence left at the scene the investigation revealed Kyrk was driving a 2013 Ford Fusion on W Park Ave. Kyrk drove the vehicle into the parking lot of 29 W. Park Ave where he accelerated at a high rate of speed. Kyrk drove across the parking lot of 29 W. Park Ave, across W Stuart Ave, over the sidewalk, through a row of small bushes, into the parking lot of 100 W Stuart Ave, where he hit a curb, a decorative light post, and a palm tree before rolling the car over one full rotation. The vehicle Kyrk was driving came to rest on its tires in the parking lot of 100 W Stuart Ave.
It appears Kyrk suffered from a possible medical condition which caused the sudden acceleration and loss of control of his vehicle. Kyrk was treated on scene by emergency responders from the Lake Wales Fire Department and Polk County Emergency Medical Services. On the scene Kirk was unresponsive and in critical condition. Kyrk was airlifted to the Lakeland Regional Medical Center for treatment. Investigating officers notified his family of the crash and his condition. Miraculously, no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash. At this point in the investigation no charges have been filed.
This is an ongoing investigation and anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Mary Jerome at (863) 678-4223 extension 521.
Winter Haven, Florida – A Winter Haven man is in jail for occupied burglary after he broke into a home while an 18 year-old woman was inside.
On 11-14-16 at approximately 11:10 a.m., 18 year-old woman was inside of her residence watching television in a bedroom when she heard someone knocking on the front door. She looked out of a window and saw a dark-colored car in front of the home. She didn’t open the door, but went back to the bedroom to continue watching television.
Shortly after, she heard the sound of glass breaking from the back part of the residence. When she entered the hallway to see where the noise came from, she saw two black males entering a back door. She immediately ran out of the front door to a neighbor’s home where she called 9-1-1.
Winter Haven officers were in the area and immediately responded and saw the back door of the residence open up and 23 year-old Eric Marquet Ellison (DOB 6/8/93, 1681 32nd St NW, Winter Haven) run outside. Officers commanded him to get on the ground, but Ellison continued running. Two officers were able to catch Ellison and ultimately make the arrest after he resisted multiple times, eventually forcing officers to utilize their electronic control device (Taser) in order to place handcuffs on him.
After being searched, Ellison, who was wearing rubber gloves, was found to have multiple items inside of his pockets from the residence to include a television remote and two small jewelry boxes with multiple bracelets, necklaces and pairs of earrings inside. After a search of the residence, one television was located near the back door and another was unplugged and turned sideways on its shelf. The remote in Ellison’s pocket belonged to one of the televisions inside of the home.
At this time, the other suspect who fled the residence was not located. Ellison, who has a criminal history to include Trespass (X2), Unlawful entry on Property, Criminal Mischief, Assault, Affray, Petit Theft and Attempted use of Fraudulent Credit Card was booked into the Polk County Jail on the following charges:
Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling (F1), Grand Theft from a Dwelling (F3), Possession of Burglary Tools with Intent (F#), Conspiracy to Commit Burglary (F3), Criminal Mischief (M2) and Resisting an Officer W/O Violence (M1).
“The quick thinking of the victim to run to a neighbor coupled with the immediate response of our officers was paramount in making this arrest,” said Chief Charlie Bird. “I cannot emphasize enough to our citizens that if someone knocks on your door, announce your presence even if you do not intend on opening the door. If you see the person and feel uneasy, we encourage a call to have us come investigate.”
Lakeland, Florida – A Lakeland man is facing armed drug trafficking charges after being arrested on Saturday, November 12th. According to Lakeland Police Department reports Emmanuel Julius Anderson, DOB: 02/11/1993, was arrested after being found in possession of a multitude of drugs and a firearm.
On Saturday night Lakeland Police Officers on foot patrol in the Lakewood Terrace Apartment Complex came across a man sleeping in a running car. The man later would be identified as Anderson. According to reports Anderson had his head back and his mouth open when they came up to the car. Being concerned for the man’s well being the officers made contact with Anderson and asked him if he was okay. Anderson woke and opened the door letting the officers know he was fine. A strong odor of marijuana could be smelled emanating from the vehicle. According to the report Anderson freely exited the vehicle and the smell of marijuana was allegedly emanating from his cloths. Anderson allegedly consented to a search and 2 baggies containing methamphetamine & 2 baggies containing 26 pills of hydrocodone. Handcuff’s were placed on Anderson and officers then noticed a gun on the passenger floorboard of the vehicle. At this time Anderson took off fleeing arrest. An officer gave chase and eventually Anderson was apprehended. After the suspect was re-apprehended officers located a bag sitting in the drivers seat that contained more methamphetamine, crack cocaine and a digital scale. A Jimenez 9mm handgun was also located partially under floor mat. A book bag was also located containing 2 eight ounce bottles of Promethazine with Codeine. Also a 489 grams of what is believed to be K2 was also located in the bag.
Officers placed Anderson under arrest. Anderson allegedly acknowledged he sold drugs to people to make money, post Miranda. Anderson advised he ran because he is a convicted felon and he knew that there was a gun in the car. A criminal history was conducted on Anderson which revealed (13) prior felony convictions.
Anderson was transported to Polk County Jail.
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