Several Car Burglaries In Lake Wales The Past 4 Days

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Several Car Burglaries In Lake Wales The Past 4 Days

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Lake Wales, Florida – According to the Lake Wales Police Department a  multitude of vehicle burglaries have taken place throughout the city. The common denominator in all the owner left vehicle unlocked. None of the robberies occurred to vehicles that were locked. Stolen were purses, cash, Mac Book laptop, camera & other personal items.

In the last 4 days car burglaries occurred on Brentwood Dr., 4th St. Lakeshore Blvd., Emerald Ave. & Tower Point Circle areas.

Lock your doors

While this piece of advice should be a no-brainer, up to a quarter of vehicle thefts are from unlocked cars, according to some law enforcement agencies. Even if you’re running into the store for a Coke, that’s too long to leave your vehicle’s contents open for the taking. Simply locking the doors will deter those who might just be waiting around for an easy target. Almost all of these burglaries occurred overnight while the car was in the owners driveway. 

Woman Rescued from Burning Van at Circle K in Winter Haven

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Woman Rescued from Burning Van at Circle K in Winter Haven

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For Michael Potter it was just a normal day delivering lost luggage for Tampa International Airport when he stopped at the Circle K at  5600 Cypress Gardens Blvd in Winter Haven for a drink.

That’s when he noticed a gold 2005 Dodge van billowing smoke with a woman in the drivers seat trying to get out.

68-year-old Karen Doutre of Dundee had just followed her boyfriend into the station with her van so he could fill up his car which he was driving separately.

Ms Doutre noticed smoke and smelled oil so she pulled away from her boyfriends car and the gas pumps as she tried to figure out what was wrong.

Ms Doutre and her boyfriend who are both disabled and use scooters for mobility had just purchased a Dodge Entervan which is a custom-made van with an automatic side ramp. Ms Doutre activated the ramp but the van filled with smoke while she was waiting for the ramp to extend and now she was having to use her shirt to cover her mouth to breath.

That’s when Michael Potter jumped into action.

Mr. Potter covered his mouth with a shirt also and opened the drivers door. He spun the drivers seat around towards the back of the van, hopped in and helped Ms Doutre into her scooter. He then pushed the scooter and Ms Doutre down the now extended ramp out of the van to safety.

The Fire Rescue Paramedics checked both for smoke inhalation and both were cleared and released.

The van suffered extensive damage to the engine compartment and also the front interior.

Afterwards Ms Doutre thanked Mr. Potter for helping and both chatted awhile while Ms Doutre was awaiting a tow truck.

Another safe ending and another example of the courage and quick thinking by everyday heroes!

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Van Catches Fire at Circle K near Legoland

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Van Catches Fire at Circle K near Legoland

Van on fire at Circle K near Legoland.

Owner states she purchased the van on Sunday.

After filling the gas tank at another gas station, she smelled smoke,  pulled into the circle K, parked the van and was assisted in exiting the van safely.

It is unknown at this time, what caused the van to catch fire.  We will bring you more as it becomes available.

 

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Why Buy From Regal:

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Why Buy From Regal:

Come get your new GMC with all the latest and greatest in accessory options installed and ready for delivery.

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Polk Mugshot of The Day – June 14, 2016

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Polk Mugshot of The Day – June 14, 2016

CHRISTINA FITCH

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Race: W Sex: F DOB: 7/16/1992 Height: 504 Weight: 110

Charge Number 1

Statute: 539.001(8)(B)8.A False Owner Info Pawned Items < $300
Charge on Arrest Docket: False Owner Info Pawned Items < $300
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00
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Charge Number 2

Statute: 812.014(2)(E) Petit Theft 1st Degree $100 – $300
Charge on Arrest Docket: Petit Theft 1st Degree $100 – $300
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 250.00
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Charge Number 3

Statute: 812.019(1).. Dealing in Stolen Property (selling)
Charge on Arrest Docket: Dealing in Stolen Property (selling)
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 5000.00
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Charge Number 4

Statute: 810.02(2)(B) Armed Burglary – Dwelling/Structure/Convey
Charge on Arrest Docket: BURGLARY OF DWELLING
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 7500.00
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Charge Number 5

Statute: 812.014(2)(D). Grand Theft from Dwelling >$100
Charge on Arrest Docket: Grand Theft from Dwelling >$100
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00
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Charge Number 6

Statute: 812.019(1) Dealing in Stolen Prop.
Charge on Arrest Docket: Dealing in Stolen Prop.
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 5000.00
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Charge Number 7

Statute: 538.04(4)(B)… False Verification Ownership Secondhand De
Charge on Arrest Docket: False Verification Ownership Secondh
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00
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Start your Summer out right with a poolside celebration for the whole family!

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Start your Summer out right with a poolside celebration for the whole family!

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Start your Summer out right with a poolside celebration for the whole family!

Join the Splash Bash at the Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool in Winter Haven.

Enjoy an evening of music, water slides, inner tube water polo, cannon ball contests, recreational swim and more!

There will also be a concession stand serving snacks and drinks.

Fees are $4 Resident (proof of residency required) and $5 Non-resident.

Event will be held June 25th from 7 – 10 pm at the Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool located at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

All ages welcome.

For more information call Aquatics Dept. at 291-5656.

Man Arrested For DUI After Crashing Into Lake Wales YMCA Fence & Leaving

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Man Arrested For DUI After Crashing Into Lake Wales YMCA Fence & Leaving

Lake Wales, Polive Officer responded to a hit and run crash on Burns Avenue at the Lake Wales YMCA.  On arrival officers saw where a vehicle had crashed into the fence at the YMCA then fled the scene. While an officer was responding to the scene from SR 60 on Buckmoore Rd they saw a vehicle matching the description of the hit and run vehicle pulled off Buckmoore Rd on the West shoulder.  The officer interviewed the driver, Todd Mason, DOB: 07/15/1967. According to police Mason admitted to being the driver.

Due to the driver’s actions officers  conducted a DUI investigation. The driver Todd Mason reportedly refused all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. Mason was later transported to the Polk County Jail for DUI & Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Property Damage. 

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LWMC COOLING TOWER PROJECT UNDERWAY

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LWMC COOLING TOWER PROJECT UNDERWAY

LWMC COOLING TOWER PROJECT UNDERWAY

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Lake Wales, FL – Passersby may have noticed a crane operating at Lake Wales Medical Center this summer.

 

The hospital is replacing two cooling towers. Tower 1, which was installed in 2002, is being replaced due to deterioration of the exterior structure of the tower. The cooling fins inside Tower 2 also will be replaced.

 

“The towers provide cooling for the chillers much like a radiator in a car provides cooling for the engine,” said John Rasmussen, RD, CHFM, Director of Engineering for the hospital. “If the towers do not work efficiently and are not able to operate at capacity, the chillers that provide cooling for the buildings may not be able to operate at their capacity and keep the buildings conditioned.”

 

The project is expected to be completed within three weeks.

 

 

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Photo info: The top half of a cooling tower is removed via crane at Lake Wales Medical Center. The cooling tower is being replaced this summer due to deterioration.

 

ATTENTION KIDS OF ALL AGES!

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ATTENTION KIDS OF ALL AGES!

ATTENTION KIDS OF ALL AGES!

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Step right up!….and celebrate the end of school and the beginning of Summer with a smoothie sample, a relay race, video games, giveaways and even a circus performance!!

 

Join the Winter Haven Public Library this coming Friday on JUNE 17 from 5-7 p.m. as they host some Summer fun at their Summer Kickoff Party.

 

Play the drums or guitar with the video game Rock Band or show your best moves with the the game Dance Central.

Games will be projected on big screens so every one can enjoy the fun!

 

For online gaming fans, you can play the new mass multiplayer game Slither.io against other players around the world and
wriggle your way to the top of the leaderboard.

 

Then it’s time to gear up for some fast fun when you race your own race car and compete against other racers in the the Cardboard Box Relay Race. After the race enjoy a smoothie sample courtesy of Bambu Body Bar while supplies last.

 

Then it’s time to sit back and enjoy the performers from the Orlando Youth Circus as they share their talents and demonstrate their techniques in circus arts.

 

After the party; the fun continues all Summer long with the Winter Haven Public Library’s Gametize Challenge where you can earn points to enter a raffle for completing challenges . Win various prizes throughout the Summer including gift cards or even an iPad Mini. The more you play; the better you chances to win!

 

Both the Summer Kickoff Party and the Gametize Challenge are for kids of all ages!

 

For more information on the Summer Kickoff Party and other Summer programs offered or to register for the Gametize Challenge visit the Library online at whpl.mywinterhaven.com or call the Library at (863) 291-5880

 

The Winter Haven Library is located at 325 Avenue A, NW  Winter Haven, FL 33881

 

Have a Safe and Happy Summer!!!!

Cooking on the Ridge: Mushroom Slow Cooker Roast Beef

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Cooking on the Ridge: Mushroom Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Mushroom Slow Cooker Roast Beef

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“This is tender, fall-off-the-bone roast beef with mushrooms. It’s perfect as-is. Shred the leftovers for cheese steak sandwiches.”

Ingredients

Directions

  • Prep 5 m

  • Cook 9 h

  • Ready In 9 h 5 m

  1. Place the mushrooms in the bottom of a slow cooker; set the roast atop the mushrooms; sprinkle the onion soup mix over the beef and pour the beer over everything; season with black pepper. Set slow cooker to LOW; cook 9 to 10 hours until the meat is easily pulled apart with a fork.
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