“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads back to Un-Incorporated Haines City – Johnson Ave. Area on March 5, 2016

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“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads back to Un-Incorporated Haines City – Johnson Ave. Area on March 5, 2016

“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads back to Un-Incorporated Haines City – Johnson Ave. Area on March 5, 2016

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February 18, 2016 – Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Board of County Commissioners is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program back to Un-Incorporated Haines City (Johnson Ave & West Old Polk City Rd.) Area on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Residents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this pilot program that will consist of a large-scale trash pick up throughout the selected community (clean sweep). This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles, drywall, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY. All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 8 am for this one day event.
Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside.

Keep Polk County Beautiful will host a FREE Tire Recycling Event from 8am- noon at the Haines City Police Department, 35400 US Hwy 27, Haines City. For Tire Recycling limits and questions, contact KPCB before the event date. KPCB will be at this community event to answer any trash/recycling questions.

Trash collection services donated by Republic Services.

For additional information on the “Clean It Up to Green It Up” program, Tire Recycling or to find out when/if this program is scheduled to come to your community, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email [email protected] .

In addition to these cleanup efforts….

Polk County’s Waste and Recycling Division will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste – Mobile Collection Event at NO Additional Charge to Polk County Residents. This event will be held at the Haines City Public Works Complex – 300 N. 5th Street from 9am-1pm. For information on this event, contact Polk County’s Waste and Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (863)499-2689 or visit polk-county.net.

Join the City of Haines City for their annual Great American Cleanup from 8am-noon at the Haines City Police COPS Station – 1008 Ave. D. To pre-register or for event information, contact Lt. Harris at (863)421-3636 xt 2226 or email – [email protected] .

It is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit. Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ .
For Tire Recycling limits and questions, contact KPCB before the event date. KPCB and Waste Resource Management (Board of County Commissioners) will be at this community event to answer any trash/recycling questions, provide informational items and provide residents with a recycling bin if they currently do not have one.

Lake Wales Police Searching For Bike Theft Suspect

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Lake Wales Police Searching For Bike Theft Suspect

Lake Wales Police Searching For Bike Theft Suspect

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Lake Wales, Florida – On February 22, 2016 at 7:21pm officers were dispatched to 135 W. Central Ave, Family Dollar, in reference to a bicycle that was stolen. Officers learned the victim rode his black 26” Huffy bicycle to the store, parked it on the front sidewalk, and went inside to purchase a few items. When the victim went to leave the store his bicycle was missing. Security cameras captured the suspect in these photographs taking the bicycle while the victim was inside the store. Anyone who knows the identity of this suspect is asked to contact Detective Alvin Maultsby at (863) 678-4223 extension 265 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477.

Girlfriend Arrested in Connection with Homicide of 33 Year Old Tomerreio Clark of Winter Haven

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Girlfriend Arrested in Connection with Homicide of 33 Year Old Tomerreio Clark of Winter Haven

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PCSO Homicide Detectives Investigating Homicide of 33-Year-Old Tomorreio Clark of Winter Haven – Girlfriend Arrested

The PCSO Homicide Unit is investigating the homicide of a Winter Haven man, 33-year-old Tomorreio Clark of 3746 Imperial Drive in unincorporated Winter Haven, and arrested his girlfriend, 35-year-old Star Tribble of the same address, for Accessory After the Fact of Capital Felony (F-1), and Giving False Statement in Capital Felony Investigation (F-2).

Clark was found by Tribble’s adult daughter, deceased in his home on Tuesday, February 22, 2016 – the death was immediately ruled suspicious. The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy, and ruled the cause of death gunshot wound of the head, and the manner of death homicide.

On Wednesday, February 23, 2016, PCSO detectives arrested Tribble.

She is being held in the Polk County Jail on no bond, and will have a first appearance hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2016.

This Thursday, February 25th, Fr. Tom Seitz will be leading discussions on the book Falling Upward, by Richard Rohr

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This Thursday, February 25th, Fr. Tom Seitz will be leading discussions on the book Falling Upward, by Richard Rohr
This Thursday, February 25th, Fr. Tom Seitz will be leading discussions on the book Falling Upward, by Richard Rohr. Here is what Fr. Tom says about the book:
 
I chose this book because it explains how our spiritual journey as human beings changes as we move from the first half of life to the second half of life. Richard Rohr, the author, is grounded in the Bible and our rich Christian heritage. He writes in a way that is also accessible to those with little or no grounding in the Christian faith as well as to those who are lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. I found this book particularly helpful in allowing me to let go of the important aims and functions of the first half of life in order to welcome and embrace the unique challenges of the second half of life. Wherever we are on our journey, this book will help us better relate to our neighbors, wherever they may be in their walk with the Lord.
The book discussion will be held at two separate times: 12:00 and 5:30. Both sessions will be in Park Avenue Christian Bookstore, located at 218 E Park Ave. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Visitors do not need to have read the book prior to the discussion, although the books will be available at a discount for the event.
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Ewing, Blackwelder, & Duce Insurance is an independent insurance agency that has been serving Polk County since 1984

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Ewing, Blackwelder, & Duce Insurance is an independent insurance agency that has been serving Polk County since 1984

Ewing, Blackwelder, & Duce Insurance is an independent insurance agency that has been serving Polk County since 1984, with 6 locations around the county that are located in Lake Wales, Lakeland, Haines City, Bartow and two in Winter Haven. As an independent agency Ewing, Blackwelder & Duce represents many insurance companies, which give us an advantage over others to offer great pricing with great coverage. We have the experienced and diversified staff to offer you coverage for all your insurance needs. Come by one of our locations to see one of our staff members to take care of your personal, business, health, or life insurance needs.

 

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Ricky C. Anderson – November 30, 1965 – February 21, 2016

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Ricky C. Anderson – November 30, 1965 – February 21, 2016
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Born: November 30, 1965
Died: February 21, 2016

U.S. VeteranRicky C. Anderson, age 50, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Bartow. Born November 30, 1965 in Wauchula, FL , he was the son of Carlton and Louise Anderson. Mr. Anderson graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1984 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade and the Masonic Lodge of Fort Meade. He worked for over 26 years in law enforcement with the City of Fort Meade Police Department achieving the rank of Lieutenant and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, most recently with the Agricultural Unit . Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Carlton Anderson and his brother Kenneth Anderson. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 14 years, Kerri N. Anderson, his son, Robert M. Anderson and wife Betsy, his twin daughters: Karley and Kinsey Anderson, his mother Louise Douglas, and his sister Stella Elouise Anderson all of Fort Meade, along with many loving friends and co-workers in the Fort Meade and law enforcement communities. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 25th from 5pm to 8pm at the First Baptist Church, 307 East Broadway in Fort Meade. Funeral services will follow on Friday, February 26th at 11:00am at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Polk Sheriff Charities.

SERVICES

VisitationThursday, February 25, 2016
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Fort Meade

307 East Broadway
Fort Meade, FL 33841 Funeral Service

Friday, February 26, 2016
11:00 AM

First Baptist Church of Fort Meade

307 East Broadway

Fort Meade, FL 33841

Cooking on The Ridge: Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

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Cooking on The Ridge: Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

 

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Ingredients
 

Directions

  • Prep 30 m

  • Cook 10 m

  • Ready In 40 m

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  3. To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Motorcyclist Allegedly Driving Recklessly Loses Control Suffering Catastrophic Injuries

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Motorcyclist Allegedly Driving Recklessly Loses Control Suffering Catastrophic Injuries

Mulberry, Florida – Around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, according to witnesses and evidence, a black 2002 Suzuki motorcycle being driven aggressively and recklessly by 41-year-old Terry Cochran of Lower Meadow Road, Mulberry, was heading northbound on Kathleen Road approaching Falling Leaf Lane in north Lakeland, weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds, when Cochran lost control and slid into a steel guardrail. Cochran was wearing goggles but not a helmet. He was ejected from the motorcycle and propelled approximately 40 feet beyond the point of impact. He was transported to LRHMC as a trauma alert, where he suffered extremely critical injuries, and is not expected to survive.

Cochran does not have a valid Florida D.L. and has a suspended Kentucky D.L. He was arrested in August 2015 for operating the same motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement. In his possession at the time of the crash was a pipe that field-tested positive for Meth. Initial blood testing at the hospital indicates Meth was in his system.

The northbound lanes of Kathleen Rd in that area were closed for approximately 4 hours during the crash investigation. Impairment and excessive speed appear to be factors in the crash. No other parties were involved in the crash.

Man Critically Injured After Slamming Into Back Of Garbage Truck

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Man Critically Injured After Slamming Into Back Of Garbage Truck

Davenport, Florida – Around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016, a Republic Services garbage truck was stopped at the red light in the northbound lane on US Hwy 27 at the intersection of McFee Drive, when it was struck from behind by a northbound red 2015 Toyota Rav 4 being driven by 29-year-old Daniel Colon of Jaffa Court, Clermont.

The Rav 4 was severely encroached into the garbage truck, and Colon had to be extricated by Polk Fire Rescue. He sustained a severe head injury and was airlifted to Osceola Regional Medical Center. He is not expected to survive.

The driver of the garbage truck, 49-year-old Spencer Dunham of Winter Haven, was not injured.

Impairment appears to be a factor in the crash. Initial blood tests at the hospital indicate Colon had a .298 blood alcohol level.

Northbound US Hwy 27 in that area was reduced to one lane for approximately 4 hours during the crash investigation. Southbound lanes were not affected. The investigation is ongoing.

Update to early morning crash on Deen Still Road in Lakeland

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Update to early morning crash on Deen Still Road in Lakeland

Update to early morning crash on Deen Still Road in Lakeland:

 

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Around 5:50 a.m. this morning, Friday, February 19, 2016, a semi-tractor trailer hauling sand was heading westbound on Deen Still Road, just west of Moore Road, when a white Ford utility truck heading eastbound crossed the center line and struck the trailer portion of the semi.

The semi driver, 53-year-old Octavio Santana-Colon of 2407 North Combee Rd in Lakeland, swerved in an attempt to avoid the truck, overcorrected, and the semi flipped on its side. He was uninjured. Diesel fuel from the truck’s tanks, and sand from the trailer, are on the roadway and in the process of being cleaned off at this time.

The pickup truck driver, 30-year-old Keith Lawson of 2040 Creekwood Run in Lakeland, was airlifted to LRHMC with critical injuries. He is stable at this time and expected to recover.

The semi belongs to Santana & Melendez trucking. The Ford truck is a utility truck that belongs to Greg Wood Roofing.

The roadways in that area are still completely shut down and will be for the next two hours. I’ll send another Media Alert when the scene is clear.

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