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Suspected Out Of Town Car Burglary Thief Learns The Hard-way “Polk County Is Not The Place To Be”

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Suspected Out Of Town Car Burglary Thief Learns The Hard-way “Polk County Is Not The Place To Be”

On 11/13/2023 the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Timothy Hogue, DOB: 12/13/1986, who is no stranger to law enforcement was arrested and charged with drug possession, unarmed vehicle burglary, fleeing to elude, and more.

The following is a long exerpt from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office affidavit (It should be noted that this is an unedited report of facts by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Department. These facts are up for question and everyone is entitled to question the validity of facts by law enforcement in a court of law. The Daily Ridge does not rewrite these facts as some meanings or interpretations could be in error and change context. We hope readers appreciate being able to read the information and come to their own understanding and conclusions. Certain names of witnesses or victims may be redacted) :

“On 11/13/23 I was directed to respond to the residence located at REDACTED Davenport FL in reference to multiple conveyance burglaries.

I made contact with DS Hurtado (9580) who briefed me on his investigation. I learned on 11/13/23 at approximately 0315 hours VICTIM heard his car alarm activate in front of the above residence. VICTIMreviewed surveillance video and observed a male suspect attempt to enter his vehicle, which is a black Infinity bearing FL tag # REDACTED. VICTIM observed the suspect to return approximately 15 minutes later and called 911. VICTIM was able to provide a suspect vehicle description to responding Deputies. As Deputies arrived in the area, Sgt. Collazo (7789) observed a vehicle matching the suspect description near the crime scene.

Sgt. Collazo attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, later identified as a white Cadillac bearing FL tag # Y49FYP. The vehicle immediately fled deeper into the neighborhood toward a dead end. The suspect vehicle turned around at the dead end, and continued at a high rate of speed toward the original crime scene. The suspect vehicle crashed into the parked car at the original crime scene. Sgt. Collazo and gave the male driver lawful commands which he did not comply with. Sgt. Collazo deployed his agency issued Taser and was able to take the driver into custody. The driver was identified as Timothy Hogue through DAVID inquires. The vehicle was also occupied by a female in the front passenger seat, who was identified as Rebecca Kozub through DAVID inquires. 

During a neighborhood canvass Deputies discovered additional conveyance burglaries. One occurred atREDACTED. to a white Ford F150 bearing FL tag # REDACTED. The vehicle is owned by REDACTED. A green purse was stolen from this vehicle. The estimated value of this property is $100.00. REDACTED did not give the suspect permission to enter the vehicle or remove her property. This incident was reported under case number 23-46314

An additional conveyance burglary was discovered at REDACTED. Sunglasses and medical paperwork were removed from a Kia SUV bearing FL tag # REDACTED. The estimated value of the property is $20.00. The vehicle belongs to REDACTED. She did not give the suspect permission to enter the vehicle or remove her property. This incident was reported under case number 23-46317.

Two additional conveyance burglaries were located at REDACTED. A Toyota Camry bearing FL tag #REDACTED, belonging to REDACTED was discovered to have been entered, and a purse valued at approximately $300.00 was removed from it. The victim did not give the suspect permission to enter the vehicle or remove her property. An additional Toyota Camry bearing FL tag # REDACTED was also discovered to have been entered. No property was removed from the vehicle. This incident was reported under case number 23-46317.

DS Nester (9575) conducted an inventory search of the suspect’s vehicle. The stolen property from the burglaries which occurred at REDACTED, REDACTED, and REDACTED. were located within the vehicle. Also located during the inventory search was a clear plastic baggie containing .22 grams of methamphetamine, a methamphetamine pipe, and aplastic baggie containing 2.55 grams of cannabis. The methamphetamine tested positive for methamphetamine using a nark test #15. The cannabis was tested with an AP-4 Hemp Typification Test Kit, which yielded a blue result, indicating the presence of more than 1% delta-9 THC.

During a post Miranda interview Timothy Hogue stated he picked up Rebecca and she directed him to the area of the crime scene. Rebecca exited the vehicle and returned with purses he believed to be stolen. Timothy stated he then attempted to enter two separate vehicle, one of which activated the car alarm. The suspect stated he left that vehicle, and returned a short time later to attempt again, but he was unsuccessful. The suspect stated he was able to see law enforcement attempt to stop him, but he “freaked out” and attempted to flee the area. The suspect stated he was fleeing at approximately 80 MPH at the time of the collision. The suspect also stated the narcotics discovered within the vehicle belonged to him.

It was determined both suspects live outside of Polk County FL. 

FCIC/NCIC inquires revealed Timothy Hogue was convicted of petit theft on 2/5/07 in Orange County FL, and grand theft on 8/8/19 in Orange County FL.

Through my investigation I determined due to the facts stated above probable cause exists to charge Timothy Hague with attempted burglary of a conveyance, three counts of burglary of a conveyance, three counts of petit theft with a prior conviction, conspiracy to commit burglary of a conveyance, crossing county lines to commit burglary, fleeing to elude with lights and siren activated, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia.”

At this time we do not have any details as to whether Rebecca Kozub is being charged in any way. We will up when that information comes available.

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Commercial Structure Fire on Combee Road Which Looks To Be Arson

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Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Commercial Structure Fire on Combee Road Which Looks To Be Arson

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a commercial structure fire at 2940 Combee Rd. S., Lakeland, on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 9:47 p.m. 

 

Upon PCFR arrival, crews encountered heavy flames. They began working quickly to gain control of the fire and prevent it from spreading. While on scene, Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies advised PCFR units that they observed a possible suspect igniting the fire on video surveillance.

 

Sixteen PCFR crews responded to the scene. Additionally, one Lakeland Fire Department apparatus and multiple PCSO deputies responded. PCSO took one individual into custody that was believed to be involved.

 

“Our members continue to demonstrate readiness and timely mitigation of incidents across the county,” said Fire Chief Hezedean A. Smith, D.M.

 

Polk County Fire Rescue turned the investigation over to the State Fire Marshal’s Office and PCSO.

She Started Swimming at Age 5. Now This LWHS Senior Will Be Swimming Her Way to FSU!

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She Started Swimming at Age 5. Now This LWHS Senior Will Be Swimming Her Way to FSU!

by James Coulter

Mary Leigh Hardman, 18, graduates from Lake Wales High School next year. She will be attending Florida State University. She remains undecided about what she will be studying in college. She does know she will be on the athletic swim team.

Mary recently signed her letter of intent for Florida State University last Tuesday during a signing ceremony hosted at the school library. She was joined by family, friends, and classmates.

Mary had been swimming since age 5. In fact, the person who gave her swimming lessons was none other than LWHS Athletic Director Arianne Seidl (affectionately called “Coach A” by the students).

Coach A remembers giving young Mary her first swimming lessons. Now that she has grown up, Mary certainly has the tall stature and lean frame that makes for an excellent professional swimmer, Coach A commented.

Moreover, Mary’s determination has been the real driving force in her athletic and school career, as she has proven to be both an excellent athlete and top-grade student, Coach A explained.

“So her hard work and dedication in the classroom and the pool has been amazing and set her up for success, and [now] her dreams are coming true,” she said. “I look forward to her success. She will have great success on the college level. It will all depend on her determination, but what she has thus far has shown she is willing to work hard and has high goals and the ability to reach those.”

Ever since she learned how to swim at age 5, Mary has been participating in competitive swimming. During her high school athletic career, she won the state championship in her freshman and sophomore years, and she attended state her senior year as well. Being able to do so allowed her to travel with her team and participate in the relay.

“I just love being on the team,” she said. “It is a lot of fun, especially when we get to travel to a lot of different meets and do fun things together…Honestly, I feel it is the team that has been keeping me interested in swimming because of the relationships I have on the team. It makes it all the more fun to train and compete.”

Ribbon Cutting for Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County

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Ribbon Cutting for Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County

by James Coulter

Brian Lamar Brady was raised by a single mother. While he did not have a consistent father figure, he did have his grandfather. Upon receiving an epiphany in seventh grade, he strived for excellence in his education. That drive led him to graduating valedictorian in high school, and later graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in finance (a college education he helped pay for by detailing vehicles on the weekend.)

His initial aspiration was to work in finance at a local truck company. When a finance position was not available, he started humbly enough with a job dispatching trucks. When finance season rolled around, he worked his way up to finance, where he specialized in insurance finance.

“[He] said I did not know what I was doing, all I know is what I wanted, I just saw that,” his wife, Jessica Brady, said. “He would volunteer his time, and after one season, he was hired. He worked every day. Even at the height of his sickness, he was being headhunted for the acumen he gained in finance.”

He and his wife, Jessica, were married for 21 years. Together, they had two children. When asked about what motivated him to do what he did, he mentioned the rough moments in his life, and how they inspired him to work harder rather than give up.

“While other people crashed upon the rocks, he used those rocks to sharpen himself, and he had people in his life who showed him and let him see there was something laid out before him,” she said.

Four years ago, Brian was diagnosed with cancer. Initially, he was expected to only live for 18 months. However, he managed to fend off his cancer for much longer, and, last July, he passed away. His wife mentioned that it was his children who inspired him to live longer than expected.

“He fought every day for his children,” Jessica said. “[He said] if I didn’t have these kids, I wouldn’t have a reason to fight this cancer.”

As someone who was encouraged to overcome his shortcomings and make something of himself, the new Boys and Girls Club of Polk County facility was named in his honor during its ribbon cutting on Monday evening. His wife was honored her husband would become the “namesake of a program that will never let any Polk County kid fall behind.”

The ribbon cutting was hosted last Monday by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by several Chamber officials and by several people from the Boys and Girls Club and the Lake Gibson Middle School, where the new facility is located.

Principal Ismael Portillo expressed his honor of having his school facilitate the newest branch of the Boys and Girls Club. As a principal, he knows working with children, especially in public education, is not easy, but that hard work is more than worth it if it allows a child to reach their full potential.

“Wise men plant seeds for trees whose shade they will never sit under,” he said. “That [quote] gets me up every morning because that is what we owe to our future generations. That is why we get up in the morning. That is the same thing that drives people like you to participate in the board of an organization like this.”

Ashley Ray, Vice President of Development for the Boys & Girls Club, expressed her gratitude that another facility has been opened to allow them to assist local children, especially those from low-income households, and help further their education.

“I can stand up here and throw all the statistics at you…but at the core of everything we do, we are mentors,” she said. “We provide that stability that children need especially in middle school. It is a rough age for a lot of kids. Having an extra support system is an integral part of success for these kids.”

In addition, the new site will be used for the Boys & Girls Club hot meal program. This site will be their 11th location to serve hot meals. What started as serving snacks to children after school in 2010 has since grown to serve more than 800 hot meals daily across the county, said Casey Kind, Director of Food Services.

“We know without this program, many of our youth would go home with no food,” she said. “We know when our kids are being tutored and trying to do their homework, that it is very hard for them to concentrate when their stomachs are rumbling. So we are proud of our food program here and are glad to add this additional stop onto our route.”

For more information, visit their website at: https://bgcpolk.org/

From Star Wars to Surreal Art: Bartow Chalk Walk Chalks Up Another Successful Year

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From Star Wars to Surreal Art: Bartow Chalk Walk Chalks Up Another Successful Year

by James Coulter

A dragonfly balances upon a brain while balancing a scale from either wing. Such a sight might come across as rather curious, but the symbolism behind it proves equally enlightening.

Laura Thomas calls this chalk piece “Balance” because the piece showcases the importance of a balanced life in the face of struggle and adversity. The scales, of course, represent balance while the dragonfly represents change.

“You have to reach inside, retrain our brains, and make the change you need to, [and then] you can find that balance in life,” Thomas explained.

With people facing so much stress in their daily lives, especially in light of current events, Thomas discovered that many people were unable to achieve balance in their lives. So, she decided to create this piece to help people find that focus to achieve balance.

“I have come across a lot of people this year who have been having a hard time with a lot of struggles,” she said. “I wanted to create something to inspire people to find that balance because it is tough in this world.”

A professional artist from St. Petersburg, Thomas travels the state and country. She has been attending the Bartow Chalk Walk, where she created her latest piece, for the past several years. The drive to inspire others through her craft keeps her coming back year after year.

Thomas was one of several dozen artists who put chalk to the pavement in Downtown Bartow for the Annual Bartow Chalk Walk. Nearly 50 artists knelt along the sidewalk in the park outside the courthouse to create their chalk masterpieces.

Some artists like Susan Kelly from West Palm Beach were inspired by history. She chose to create a portrait of the indigenous woman Chasing Horse to help commemorate Native American History Month in November.

She had been attending the chalk festival for the past few years. She loves how recent festivals have been held in conjunction with the Annual Honeybee Fair to draw bigger crowds.

“It is wonderful,” she said. “I have been coming here for a couple of years. It is a great festival. I love doing this. I love this.”

Other artists like Joel Nathan drew their inspiration from popular media. His piece that year included the characters Sabine and Ezra from Star Wars Ashoka. He loved watching the Star Wars Rebels animated series growing up, and his family often cosplayed the characters.

“I am a huge fan of Star Wars Rebels,” he said. “I love to cosplay as Ezra Bridger. These are characters that mean a lot to me because we also have a cosplay family that cosplays as the Rebels characters. So I wanted to do this piece.”

Nathan has been an artist for the past five years. This year was his second year attending, having first attended in 2021. He loves the overall atmosphere, especially with the festival being hosted in a small town like Bartow.

“I love the atmosphere,” he said. “It is a good community, it is also a good time of year to come back here.”

You Won’t Bee-Lieve This Year’s Bartow Honeybee Fair

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You Won’t Bee-Lieve This Year’s Bartow Honeybee Fair

by James Coulter

Downtown Bartow proved to be busy as a bee last Saturday during its Annual Honeybee Festival. Several hundred vendors lined Main Street and the nearby streets selling various arts and crafts, many related to honey and bees.

The Ridge Beekeepers Association and a few other vendors showcased hives with real-life bees to demonstrate how honey is produced, while several other vendors served raw honey and honey-related food and products.

The annual event was started long ago when the Ridge Beekeepers wanted to partner with Main Street Bartow for the annual craft fair. The event was since renamed the Honeybee Fair, and since then, it has been an annual fall season tradition.

Linda Holcomb, Executive Director of Main Street Bartow, was blown away by this year’s turnout, which proved to be bigger and better than last year’s event. She attributes the success to not only hosting the event alongside the Bartow Chalk Walk but also to its long-running reputation.

“I think partly because of the reputation it has, we have grown and doubled our vendors this year. So part of that is reputation, advertising, and word of mouth,” she said. “The turnout is better than expected. We expected good crowds, but we have exceeded that. It has been packed. I think it is going to be our best year yet.”

The Honeybee Festival shared the same date as the Bartow Chalk Walk. The decision to host both events on the same weekend proved beneficial, as both events drew double the crowds downtown, Holcomb said.

“That chalk walk was previously hosted in October, but it kept being rained out,” she explained. “So we decided to incorporate it into the Honeybee Fair so that the honeybee crowd could get a finer taste of some of the marks of chalk artists and it has grown popular also. Both events have helped each other.”

Main Street Bartow will be hosting its annual Magic on Main holiday event next Friday around sundown. The downtown area will be cast aglow in holiday lights and decorations with an appearance by Santa Claus himself and even real snow.

“If everything goes as it has been going, they will be bigger than they have ever been,” Holcomb said. “Our events keep getting better and better.”

This Softball Coach Learned About Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation on Facebook. They Donated an AED to her School.

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This Softball Coach Learned About Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation on Facebook. They Donated an AED to her School.

by James Coulter

Monica Villanueva serves as the head softball coach at Mulberry High School. She learned about the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation through an article on their donation of an automated external defibrillator to Blackburn’s BBQ in Auburndale.

As a softball coach, Villanueva knows of the many risks that players and even spectators can experience during a ball game. So, she reached out to Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation and requested an AED for her school’s ballfield.

On Thursday, Melanie Brown Culpepper and her team with the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation arrived to Mulberry High School to donate an AED to the school’s new gymnasium and ball field facility.

“We did not have one at our brand-new facility,” Villanueva said. “And I saw that Melanie story on Facebook and reached out to have one here just in case we have an issue here with the kids’ playing sports.”

“It is wonderful,” Villanueva continued. “I think that she saved us money by donating to us…We really appreciate it. It means a lot to us that she is willing to do this for us, and hopefully we never need it, but in case we do, it is nice to know we have it.”

David Gotauco, the head baseball coach, likewise appreciated the donation. As a coach, he knows that his players can play hard, and as such, emergencies can arise. As such, he appreciates having an AED available at their facility in case of such an emergency.

“It is amazing,” he said. “If it helps save a life, it is amazing. It is amazing we can have this device out here…It is huge. It gives us an option to save a life when it happens, so we are excited to have it.”

Michael Young, the principal at Mulberry High School, likewise appreciated the AED donation, and he especially appreciated a local organization like Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation reaching out to his school.

“I think it is incredible for an individual [like Melanie] to take on this cause, to help other people, and that is encouraging that we have those kinds of individuals in the world and help others out for no gains to themselves,” he said.

Melanie Brown Culpepper started her organization three years ago after her late fiancée, Michael Culpepper, passed away from cardiac arrest. Not wanting anyone else to suffer a similar fate, she started her organization to assist local first responders, raise proceeds for scholarships to fire fighters and EMTs, and donate and install AEDs across the county.

Since its inception, Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation has donated and installed AEDs to local establishments including eateries, gyms, VFWs, and Moose lodges. These locations include Caribbean Bay, Tanner’s Lakeside, and Old Man Franks.

Melanie appreciated being contacted by someone who read about her story on Facebook. Such recognition proves that other people are inspired by her own story and are more than eager to help others in their community.

“I am glad Monica reached out to me,” she said. “I am privileged and honored that we got to bring out one here, and we hope to be able to save some athlete here at the high school…I thank the community as always for helping support us. It’s not just me, it is a team and it is the whole community pulling together that makes it happen.”

For more information about Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation, visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/honoringculpepper

Single Vehicle Crash Blocking Traffic On Thompson Nursery Rd In Lake Wales

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Single Vehicle Crash Blocking Traffic On Thompson Nursery Rd In Lake Wales


Lake Wales Police Department is on scene of a single vehicle traffic crash at Thompson nursery Road and Conservation Way.

There are minor injuries, but total road blockage at this point. Thompson Nursery Road between Highway 27 and Lake Ashton is temporarily shut down until we get a tow truck on scenes to remove the vehicle.

We will update you once the roadway is back open.

Standoff With Highlands County Barricaded Suspect Ends After Suspected Fires At Polk County Deputies And Retreats Into Burning Trailer

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Standoff With Highlands County Barricaded Suspect Ends After Suspected Fires At Polk County Deputies And Retreats Into Burning Trailer

At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on Oliver Road in Venus for a domestic violence call.

When they arrived, the victim had managed to escape the home, but 43-year-old Sonny Ray Holland Sr. remained in the home with the couple’s two children, ages 3 and 4.  He refused to come out when deputies approached the home.

Due to the danger of making a forced entry into a home with children, and the possibility of Holland being armed, deputies established a perimeter around the home and tried to convince Holland to come outside. They were unable to persuade him. 

Detectives from Highlands County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for the property as well as an arrest warrant for felony domestic violence battery (strangulation), two counts of child endangerment, two counts of false imprisonment, and resisting arrest for  Holland, a three-time convicted felon. 

The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team along with the HCSO SWAT Team were dispatched and established contact with Holland. Negotiators tried throughout the night to persuade Holland to either come outside himself or release the children. He continued to refuse. 

Several HCSO deputies and negotiators spent more than 12 consecutive hours on the phone with Holland trying to bring the standoff to a peaceful end.

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiation Team relieved the HCSO deputies and continued negotiations.

The children were released unharmed at 4:25 p.m.

Shortly after the children were released, deputies introduced liquid-based gas canisters into the mobile home to try and force Holland to exit. Deputies heard a gunshot and the house soon began smoking.

The house then began to burn, and Holland came out of the door and fired at the Polk County SWAT team members, who returned fire. Holland immediately retreated back into the burning home, which was at that time fully engulfed, making it impossible for first responders to enter. Holland could not be rescued, and an autopsy will determine his exact cause of death.

The children were taken to a local hospital as a precaution, and have been placed in protective custody.

“I want to commend our deputies, SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiators for giving their all for 12 hours on this incident,” Sheriff Paul Blackman said. “I also want to thank Sheriff Grady Judd and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for allowing us to utilize their resources and give our deputies a much needed break.

“Our prayers are with the children and the rest of the family whose lives were forever changed today.”

This incident will be investigated by the 10th Judicial Circuit’s Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force.

Korean War 70th Anniversary Recognized at Lakeland Veterans Day Ceremony

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Korean War 70th Anniversary Recognized at Lakeland Veterans Day Ceremony

by James Coulter

Occurring between World War II and the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been relegated as a mere footnote in American history. Yet the war itself proved quite pivotal, being a major conflict in the Cold War and the most destructive war in the modern era.

After World War II, the Korean peninsula was divided between Russian influence in the North and American influence in the South. So, when war broke out in 1950, it quickly became the first crisis the newly-formed United Nations faced.

This “police action”, as the war has been classified, lasted three bloody years, and while fighting stopped in 1953, an official peace treaty was never signed, and thus the war has essentially been continuing to this day.

The war proved even deadlier than World War II, resulting in the destruction of all Korean cities, three million American wartime fatalities, and 54 thousand soldiers left missing in action. Of the American soldiers who died, 600 were from Florida, including Polk County.

“The Korean War has seemed to have a less vivid place in America’s memory, but for those who fought in harrowing combat under brutal conditions there, the memories remain indelible as they do for those who lost loved ones,” said Dr. James M. Denham, a history professor at Florida State College, during his presentation “Remembering the Forgotten War” on Saturday. “We are here today on Veterans Day to commemorate the memory of those who fought in that struggle.”

Korean War veterans were commemorated, along with other veterans from other American military service, during the annual Lakeland Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade hosted last Saturday morning in Downtown Lakeland.

The official ceremony was hosted at Veterans Memorial Park outside the RP Funding Center in Bartow. The ceremony commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Several veterans and military groups attended, including JROTC units, SEA and CAP cadets, and Boy and Cub Scouts units.

The ceremony was opened at 10 AM with introductory remarks by Colonel Gary Clark, USAF, and Chair of the Polk County Veterans Council. The National Anthem was performed by Dono Bosko, US Army Veteran, and the invocation was offered by Chief Warrant Officer 4, Greg Robinson, USN.

City Manager Shawn Sherrouse gave a welcome on behalf of the City of Lakeland. As a USMC veteran, he offered a “Semper Fi” to his fellow Marines in the audience.

“We are so fortunate to have a large veteran population in Lakeland and Polk County,” he said. “Their example of patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good are firmly woven into the fabric that symbolizes the character of our Lakeland community. At times, in today’s society, our veterans are sometimes criticized for characteristics

of high accountability, discipline, and intensity for mission accomplishment, yet it is those exact traits demonstrated by our veterans that have made our communities and our country so great. Veterans, even in the face of criticism, please never abandon these characteristics learned from your military service that are foundational to the characteristics of our American principles of freedom, justice, and liberty for all. Veterans, continue your examples and your service. They are so appreciated by the community of Lakeland.”

Following the ceremony, at 11 AM, a parade was hosted in Downtown Lakeland. Several dozen units including floats, marching bands, and fire and rescue vehicles traveled from the RP Funding Center, followed along Lemon Street, and concluded at Munn Park.

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