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Multiple People Killed in a Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport This Afternoon

Update 3:29PM:  It is believed that the shooter may have flown into Fort Lauderdale from Canada and had a gun checked in his bag.  He apparently emptied his weapon and laid on the ground to wait for law enforcement to apprehend him.
Update:
Military ID found on shooting suspect.  Name on ID is Esteban Santiago but cannot be confirmed at this time.
  At least 5 people are dead and eight people were transported to a hospital, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
Original Release:
Multiple people were killed in a shooting today at the Fort Lauderdale airport, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
The gunman is in custody and was the only shooter.
There is no evidence at this time that he was acting with anyone else.  He is currently in custody and is under investigation.
We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
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5381 US Hwy 27 Lake Wales FL – FOR SALE

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This CB office building was built about 1979. 30’x50’ (1500 sq. ft) , paved parking for at least 9 vehicles. Includes a large, grassed, fenced storage area in the rear and this goes to paved Middle St. which connects to SR 640 near the intersection of US 27 and 640. Lot size is 100’ wide and about 350’ long and goes from 6 lane US 27 East to Middle St.
Each side of the building chain link fencing includes a 6’ wide gate for additional access to the open area going to Middle St.
The building consists of 4 carpeted offices, has central heat and air, 2 bathrooms, 2+ inside storage areas, a “Break” room and a 16’x16” entrance reception area.
There is a front and rear entrance. Owner used Dish Network for their internet service. Telephone service is Verizon.
The septic tank and 4” well with submersible pump are private. The well was not used for drinking water by current owner but may be adequate for private use subject to testing by the Polk County Health Department.
The property is located in Polk County and Real Estate taxes for 2015 were $ 2,323.
Current Land use is Commercial Enclave-X (CEX) and is within the Southeast Polk Selected area plan and within one of the Village Center Core area.
PRICE $ 199,000. and owners will consider leasing. Property is shown by appointment.mary-ad

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DISCLAIMER NOTICE: Any information provided or implied in this package is obtained from sources that I consider reliable; however, I am not responsible for mis-statement of facts, errors, omissions, prior sales, leases, easements, changes in price, zoning changes or withdrawal from market without notice. This office is not responsible for verification of property boundaries, wetlands or scrub verification, soils or sub-soils, oil, mineral or air rights, determination of flood hazard areas, underground hazards such as sink holes, condition or quality of and any wells as to depth, size of safety of use, buried tanks or other contamination. This office will provide a list of firms available for environmental assessments if you so request. The Health Dept. for the County in which the property is located should check any well used as a drinking
source.
The Comprehensive Plan that is now effective in Florida has made a drastic change in our land use and development as we knew it in the past. County and/or City Planning verification for intended use is recommended. A buyer should personally
confirm that the intended purchase meets their present zoning requirements and any intended future use.
Real Estate investments contain risk. It is also suggested that potential buyers investigate and inspect this property, obtain any professional advice their intended project would indicate such as contractors, building inspectors, engineers, Planners, CPA, assessment and environmental firms and various local, state and federal regulatory agencies to fully evaluate the property. This should include your personal confirmation of present zoning, future land use, air rights, road frontage and road designations, availability of utilities, easements, deed restrictions, services and all other regulations or changes that may affect the intended use.

 

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This property is located in the central part of the State and fronts US 27 which is currently 4 lane with 6 lane proposed in the future. This is a primary North/South corridor in the State.
Miami is about 4 hours, Georgia line about 4 hours, 1+ Hour to Orlando International Airport. 1+ Hour to Tampa International. There is full traffic light control at this intersection.

This property has typically been used for professional offices with storage but alternative uses may be possible and Realtor will provide contact information for determining other uses.
2014 Traffic count for this area is: 11,184 North and 10,810 South. Traffic appears to have increased substantially since 2014 but could not determine the extent.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: Any information provided or implied in this package is obtained from sources that I consider reliable; however, I am not responsible for mis-statement of facts, errors, omissions, prior sales, leases, easements, changes in price, zoning changes or withdrawal from market without notice. This office is not responsible for verification of property boundaries, wetlands or scrub verification, soils or sub-soils, oil, mineral or air rights, determination of flood hazard areas, underground hazards such as sink holes, condition or quality of and any wells as to depth, size of safety of use, buried tanks or other contamination. This office will provide a list of firms available for environmental assessments if you so request. The Health Dept. for the County in which the property is located should check any well used as a drinking
source.
The Comprehensive Plan that is now effective in Florida has made a drastic change in our land use and development as we knew it in the past. County and/or City Planning verification for intended use is recommended. A buyer should personally
confirm that the intended purchase meets their present zoning requirements and any intended future use.
Real Estate investments contain risk. It is also suggested that potential buyers investigate and inspect this property, obtain any professional advice their intended project would indicate such as contractors, building inspectors, engineers, Planners, CPA, assessment and environmental firms and various local, state and federal regulatory agencies to fully evaluate the property. This should include your personal confirmation of present zoning, future land use, air rights, road frontage and road designations, availability of utilities, easements, deed restrictions, services and all other regulations or changes that may affect the intended use.

 

 

 

The 4th Annual “Wings Over Winter” At Lake Wales Airport Starts Today Through Sunday

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Lake Wales, Florida – Nearly 200 paramotor pilots and industry leaders from across the United States will attend “Wings Over Winter” to share and celebrate their love of flying paramotors this weekend. The 4th Annual Powered Paraglider Fly-in will be held at the Lake Wales Municipal Airport this year.

Admission for spectators is free. There will be food trucks and different vendors, including Red Bull. Attendees will get a chance to watch colorful gliders soar through the sky and what Aviator PPG is calling “kiting wars” where pilots fly their paragliders using the wind like a kite and see who can stay up the longest.

“We have pilots coming from all over the country,” said John Eisele, instructor at Aviator PPG. “The furthest one is coming from the United Kingdom. Paragliding is really big in Europe. Within the last five years with the technology, it’s really starting to gain steam here in the U.S.”

For the first time, the three-day paragliding event that begins this Friday takes place at the 200-acre Lake Wales Municipal Airport. The event hosted by Lake Wales-based Aviator PPG went on hiatus last year after being held near Chalet Suzanne for the first three years. Aviator is a dedicated paramotor sales and training facility. Aviator PPG was founded in 2012 by Eric Farewell, who was later joined by co-owner, Travis Burns, and instructor, Jon Eisele. Together, the group formed the Paradigm Aerobatic Team, which is set to perform in airshows around the country in the coming year, and continues to revolutionize the sport by growing a dedicated social media following on YouTube and Facebook. Aviator moved into its current state-of-the-art facility located on-site at Lake Wales Airport in July 2016.

“I think this will be the biggest event (at the airport) aside from the skydiving nationals,” said Eric Farewell, founder and co-owner of Aviator PPG. “It’s a spectacle; it’s family-friendly; I think it will really be a fun time.”

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Sounds of Soul Motown Tribute Special Event – Jan 17th

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Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as this exciting, high energy group unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul! 

The Sounds of Soul have been delighting audiences across the nation since 1996.  The group is composed of six seasoned performers who have excelled as outstanding singers, dancers, and songwriters. 


Each member has shared the national recording spotlight driven by the power of Capital Records, Big Apple Records, and R & S Records to name but a few.  The show is a combination of Motown classics mixed with some of the greatest songs of all time. 


Get ready to soak in the hits of The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston,The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Barry White, and more.


Theatre Winter Haven located in the Chain of Lakes Complex at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, S
Winter Haven, FL. announces the special event show SOUNDS OF SOUL. 

This show runs
Tuesday, January 17 at 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 

Reservations can be made by calling 863-294-SHOW (7469), visiting the Box Office or by going on-line to
www.TheatreWinterHaven.com. 

Advanced ticket prices are $30, Day of Show $32

“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads to the Unincorporated Lake Hamilton, Dundee and Waverly Communities

“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads to the Unincorporated Lake Hamilton, Dundee and Waverly Communities
 
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January 2017 – Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Board of County Commissioners is happy to bring their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program to the unincorporated Lake Hamilton, Dundee and Waverly Communities on Saturday, January 14, 2017.
 
Residents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program that will consist of a large scale trash pickup throughout these selected communities (clean sweep).  This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as household construction debris (shingles, drywall, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY. Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected.  All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 8am for this one day event.  
 
Residents in City Limits of Lake Hamilton and Dundee may dispose of their trash (as listed above) at the vacant lot just North of the Lake Hamilton Park, from 8am-12 noon. 
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. will host a FREE Tire Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  This event will take place at the vacant lot just North of the Lake Hamilton Park on N. 2nd Street .  Please abide by the Waste Hauler Permit Laws, and do NOT haul more than 24 tires at any time. This limit will be enforced.
Agricultural and Grove owners will be allowed to dispose of tires that have been illegally dumped on their property. Please contact KPCB for limitations.
Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted.
 Call Keep Polk County Beautiful, (863) 875-8911, for more information.
Trash and tire collection services are provided 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] .
 
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/ .

Haines City Police Currently Investigating Incident in Parking Lot of Haines City Walmart

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8pm Update: According to Police Chief Jay Hopwood of the Haines City Police Department the shooting suspect from an earlier attempted murder is in custody. According to Hopewood the suspect,  Yajaira Rivera, 3/26/79, turned herself into police with her attorney. She is currently at the Polk County Jail awaiting bookin. We will update as more information becomes available.

Earlier Release:

Haines City Police Currently Investigating A Shooting At The Walmart Parking Lot! One Woman Airlifted With Gunshot Wound To The Abdomen. Female Suspect Being Sought.

On January 5, 2017 at approximately 1147 hours, the Haines City Police Department responded to 36205 Highway 27 North, in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, in reference to an attempted homicide.  The investigation revealed that a known suspect fired at least one shot that struck the victim in the lower abdomen.

 

The victim and suspect became involved in an argument inside of Wal-Mart while shopping.  The victim and the suspect have known each other for a few years.  The victim completed her shopping with her two young children, and exited the store.  The victim placed her items and children into her vehicle, and was in the process of pushing her cart to the cart return rack.  The victims’ children were not injured during the incident and did not observe the incident.

 

The suspect was parked close to the cart return rack, exited her vehicle, and shot the victim at least once, striking the victim in the lower abdomen.  The suspect then fled the scene in a white Chevy Malibu.

 

The victim was transported to the Lakeland Regional Medical Center for treatment for the gunshot wound.  The victim is Mandy Nicole Guzman, Lake Hamilton, Fl.  The suspect was identified as Yajaira Rivera, 3/26/79 of 1225 Mystery House Road, Davenport, FL.  An arrest warrant is being obtained on the suspect for Attempted Homicide.  The Haines City Police Department is currently attempting to locate the suspect.

 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Haines City Police Department at 863-421-3636 ext.2268 or crime stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).

This Day in History – January 5, 1980 – The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” Becomes Hip-Hop’s First Top 40 Hit

 

This Day in History – January 5, 1980 – The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” Becomes Hip-Hop’s First Top 40 Hit. Read About It On Daily Ridge.

Hip hop’s roots as a musical phenomenon are subject to debate, but its roots as a commercial phenomenon are much clearer. They trace back directly to January 5, 1980, when the song “Rapper’s Delight” became the first hip hop single ever to reach the Billboard top 40.

Prior to the success of “Rapper’s Delight,” hip hop was little known outside of New York City, and little known even within New York City by those whose orbits were limited to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan. The basic elements of hip hop—MCs rapping, DJs mixing and scratching, B-Boys break-dancing—were all in place by 1979, but you could not walk into a record store in Times Square and buy a hip hop album. Hip hop was something you had to experience live, in clubs and at parties in neighborhoods like the South Bronx and Harlem.

Read More Here: This Day In History

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Eric Taylor Concert Coming To Gram Parsons Derry Down Jan 20th

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Southern singer and songwriter Eric Taylor will be performing a live concert at Gram Parsons Derry Down on Friday January 20th starting at 7:30 PM.

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Taylor is known to many as a sage musician, a lyrical genius as well as a master of the guitar.

He learned his intricate blues guitar stylings from music legends such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb and Mississippi Fred McDowell while working at the Family Hand club.

Later, he developed his own unique guitar picking style, that would be imitated by many of his contemporaries.

Eric Taylor is a master storyteller and has been of the finest southern songwriters for the last four decades.

Influencing such well-known artists as Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett (both of whom have covered several of his songs) and Steve Earle, Taylor tours extensively throughout North America and Europe.

He has appeared in Austin City Limits, Late Night with David Letterman, NPR’s Morning Addition, Mountain Stage and BBC Radio. A mesmerizing performer whose shows will leave you wanting more.  

Concert starts at 7:30 PM Friday January 20th at Gram Parsons Derry Down at 297 5th St NW Winter Haven, FL 33881.  Purchase Tickets Online at Mainstreetwh.com

For More info call 863-293-2138.

 

 

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The 2017 Winter Haven Hospital Shooter Showdown Coming Jan 27th

The 2017 Winter Haven Hospital Shooter Showdown Event will be held Friday, January 27 at the Florida FFA Leadership & Training Center Haines City
The 2017 Winter Haven Hospital Shooter Showdown event will be held on Friday, January 27 at the Florida FFA Leadership & Training Center in Haines City.
Event includes fifty clay targets, lunch and reception, live auction, raffles, giveaways and more.
All proceeds from this event will be utilized locally to support the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital patients. Registration link is posted below.
For sponsorship or additional event information, please contact the WHH Foundation office at (863) 292-4138 or [email protected].

2017 Shooter Showdown Event Registration Form

FFA Leadership & Training Center
5000 Firetower Rd
Haines City, Florida 33844
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