POLK VISION YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BEGINS TUESDAY
POLK VISION YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BEGINS TUESDAY
LAKELAND- In partnership with Girls Inc., Polk Vision has developed an inaugural summer youth leadership program to expose middle school girls to civic engagement and leadership experiences. The six week program kicks off Tuesday with Environmental Day at the Circle B Reserve. Participants will tour the landfill, learn about public works and get a lesson in ecology while at the Circle B Reserve. The girls will also be treated to a special lunch with County Commissioner Melony Bell.
Kay Fields, Girls’ Inc. executive director, said she is excited about what awaits the girls in the leadership program.
“Most of them are not aware of what our county has to offer them by way of careers and leadership opportunities,” Fields said. “Many of these girls are still trying to choose their career path interest and this program will afford them the opportunity to see what is available in their community.
Other topics covered during the program include technology, medical, public safety, heritage and culture. As a part of the experience, the girls will have the opportunity to meet women in significant leadership positions throughout the county, said Kim Long, Polk Vision’s executive director.
For more information about Polk Vision, visit, www.polkvision.com.
Ribbon Cutting for Gow B. Fields Park and Ride Facility Set For June 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Ribbon cutting for Gow B. Fields Park and Ride facility set for June 19 at 1:30 p.m.
LAKELAND (June 12, 2017) — Commuters will have new options for traveling in Polk County and beyond with the June 19 ceremonial opening of the new Gow B. Fields Park facility at US 98 and Pyramid Parkway.
The ribbon will be cut during a special dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. to launch the facility that will serves as a car and van pool hub, a transfer point for Citrus Connection Routes 1 and 47 as well as a stop for national transportation provider Megabus.
The Florida Department of Transportation funded facility has 50 free parking spaces for commuters in a safe environment. Open 24 hours, the Park and Ride has significant lighting and continuous video surveillance.
Coming soon will be an electric vehicle charging station for people who drive electric vehicles. Also scheduled to be added are bicycle lockers and permanent restrooms.
The facility is being named after Gow Fields, Lakeland’s first elected African-American mayor. He also served on the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District Board of Directors for nearly two decades.
Distraction Warning: Homeowners Beware Of Strangers Coming to Your Door
From Polk County Sheriff’s Office:
Distraction Warning: Homeowners, beware if a stranger comes to your door – we’ve had another incident where a homeowner in Frostproof was distracted by a stranger saying he worked for “Google” and was doing a land survey. The suspect convinced the homeowner to come outside and show where the property lines were – while also using a radio to communicate with his “coworker.”
In reality, he was letting his accomplice know the coast was clear to go inside and steal thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry.
Here are some tips: 1) If you aren’t sure of who is knocking at your door, tell them you are uninterested, or don’t answer the door, 2) keep your windows/doors locked and secured while not in use, 3) if you see a suspicious vehicle report it to law enforcement immediately–without putting yourself at risk–look for key descriptors, vehicle description, tag number, color of vehicle, any stickers/emblems, 4) look out for your neighbors, and 5) report any suspicious door-to-door strangers to law enforcement.
If you see something, say something!
Cooking on the Ridge: Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
Cooking on the Ridge: Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
DIRECTIONS:
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Prep 20 m
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Cook 40 m
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Ready In 1 h
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
- Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.
Polk County Civil Air Patrol FL 274/American Legion Post 8, in keeping with its commitment to STEM, is hosting the Imperial Polk Astronomical Society to talk about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse!
WHEN: Tuesday, July 18th, 2017, 7pm
WHERE: Main Hall of the Winter Haven American Legion Post 8
300 Ave M NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
WHAT: Polk County Civil Air Patrol FL 274/American Legion Post 8, in keeping with its commitment to STEM, is hosting the Imperial Polk Astronomical Society to talk about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse! Everyone is talking about it. Everyone is asking questions. What is IT? IT is the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. We’ll tell you what to expect from it, how and why an eclipse happens, how to watch it safely and where to go to see this one in its totality. Here in Florida, you’ll see a partial eclipse of about 80%.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Small Plane Crashed into Church Parking Lot Pilot Is Alive and In Stable Condition
A small plane crashed into a utility pole and a vehicle in the parking lot of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, which is located on Griffin Road off Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road in Bartow. One adult male was seriously injured and transported to the hospital. The injured patient is the pilot of the single engine aircraft. Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched shortly after 12 noon on Sunday, June 11.
The pastor of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church said he and his congregation of approximately 300, were in the middle of worship when they heard a loud bang. Someone went outside to check it out and informed the church there was a plane crash in the parking lot.
Two registered nurses, Priscilla Sykes and Queen Morris, rushed out to assist the man in the aircraft. They started basic medical care until Polk County Fire Rescue arrived to take over advanced medical care.
The patient was transported to Bartow Municipal Airport, so Aeromed 4 could airlift him to Lakeland Regional Health.
The tale number for the aircraft is N592BC. There were six vehicles damaged. The National Transportation Safety Board is carrying out an investigation.
The pilot is 61-year-old Robert Silva from Jensen Beach. He was taken to LRHMC with serious injuries, underwent surgery, and is in stable condition.
Polk County Sheriff’s office Trying to Locate Suspect Using Stolen Credit Card
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate this suspect, Juanita Roman (21YOA) who used a stolen credit card to withdraw $3,325 from several ATMs between March 7, 2017 – March 13, 2017. Below is her Driver’s License photo and video surveillance pictures showing Roman using the credit card at a Haines City Publix ATM and an ATM in Davenport.
If you have any idea where Roman is located please give Detective Johnson a call at 863-298-6200 or to remain anonymous please call 1-800-226-TIPS or log onto
www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED! iPhone and Droid users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install these free apps, please visit www.tipsoft.com.
21 Year Old Winter Haven Woman Severs Hand After Rear-ending Tanker Truck
PCSO Press Release
Around 7 PM last night (Thurs, 6/8) the PCSO Traffic Unit worked a crash involving a Ford Escape that crashed into a semi-tractor trailer with a diesel tanker attached – the semi was stopped at the CSX railroad crossing at SR 60 and West Lake Wales Rd, when it appears the driver of the Escape didn’t see it stopped, and crashed into the rear of it (the speed limit is 65 MPH there).
The driver of the Escape was the sole occupant – 21-year-old Jessica Alejandro of Madera Drive in Winter Haven. She was taken to LRHMC and has a severed right hand. The semi driver was not injured. Jessica was wearing her seatbelt. Traffic was re-routed around the crash scene for several hours and CSX halted train service. The truck belongs to Florida Rock & Tank Lines LLC.
