Haines City Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Victim With A Knife

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December 30, 2016

Haines City Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Victim With A Knife

Lake Hamilton, Florida – On 12/27/2016 law enforcement officers served an arrest warrant on a suspect, Keith Charles Dozier 45 of Haines City, for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to an arrest affidavit on November 8, 2016 Dozier allegedly pulled a knife on a victim who accused him a committing a burglary. According to reports Dozier allegedly produced the knife within a few feet of the victim and threatened to cut him. No one was injured during the incident, but the victim contacted police. An arrest warrant was issued for Dozier’s arrest.

Dozier was issued a $5000 bond at his first appearance on December 28, 2016.

Polk County Rescue Fire Marshall Gives LeadFeathers Guns & Archery All Clear After Carbon Monoxide Incident

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December 30, 2016

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Polk County Rescue Fire Marshall Gives LeadFeathers Guns & Archery All Clear After Carbon Monoxide Incident

Winter Haven, Florida – Polk County Fire Rescue fire inspectors gave LeadFeather Guns & Archery the all-clear to reopen its gun range at 410 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, after inspections on the newly installed carbon monoxide detection systems and the HVAC system.

Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the indoor gun range on Monday to assist a patient who had fainted. Initially the patient refused treatment/transport, but before crews left the scene, another patient fainted. Crews then used a carbon monoxide monitor and found dangerous levels in the building.

“I applaud our crews and the staff from LeadFeather for their quick response to keep everyone at the location safe,” said Polk’s Fire Marshal Keith Williams. “Without the quick response and the willingness from LeadFeather to fix the issue, the outcome could have been more long-lasting.”

A mechanical failure in the HVAC/exhaust system that services the indoor gun range caused the carbon monoxide buildup. Due to the increased shooting activity on Monday, this allowed the concentration of gunfire smoke and carbon monoxide to quickly build up in the range area. While a number of people were affected by the increase of carbon monoxide, three were treated at the local hospital.

The range’s management acted quickly to carry out repairs and install other safety measures to ensure such episodes do not occur in the future.

Whether You’re Young to Old The Great Taste of BBQ is Always a Welcome Favorite

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December 30, 2016

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Whether You’re Young to Old The Great Taste of BBQ is Always a Welcome Favorite

Whether you’re young to old, the great taste of barbecue is always a welcome favorite for many folks.

From ribs to pulled pork or chicken, everything tastes better when it’s barbecued. Barbecuing is an art that Peebles BBQ has mastered. When it comes to good barbecue, Peebles knows how to create a masterpiece.

Originally opened in 1947, Peebles Bar-B-Que has been doing business at the same location for over 50 years.

Located on the western edge of Auburndale, Peebles is just hidden enough you might pass it by if you weren’t looking for it. But once you’re near it, the sweet aroma of savory barbecue will guide you into its parking lot.

As you pull in, you’ll see an inviting white wood frame building surrounded by large screen windows with smoke rising out of the stacks on the roof. If you’re lucky, you wont wait long, although the popular eatery is usually quite busy. But their fast and friendly staff always keep things moving smoothly so you never wait long.

Patrons dine in a picnic-style atmosphere in a large open-air screened room that seat 60+ customers. Dinners are served on disposable plates with plastic utensils and drinks are served in styrofoam cups.

The menu is simple and tasty… pulled pork, sliced beef, ribs or chicken. Dinners are served with bread and three sides; creamy cole slaw, barbecue beans and potato salad.

New additions to the menu this season are the Loaded Baked Potato and the Garden Salad.

You can now order a regular baked potato or get the Loaded Baked Potato; which comes filled with your choice of pork, beef or chicken, topped with sour cream, cheese and butter!

Also new to the menu this season is the Garden Salad. You can also add your choice of pork, beef or chicken to it and make it a BBQ Salad!

The one thing you still won’t find on their menu is dessert. Peebles doesn’t serve dessert. You probably wouldn’t have any room left anyway!

The BBQ pits sit casually off the dining area allowing you a full view of the cooking process. The smell of barbecue wafts out of the pit as the pit master raises the lid to turn the ribs or pork so they are cooked just right.

Owners Dale Strickland and his wife, Marsha keeps things running smooth at Peebles. Marsha’s parents started the restaurant back in 1947. Marsha’s brothers, Jerry and Ryan took over the business around 1969. Dale and Marsha took over the operation around 1980 after Marsha’s brother Jerry passed and her brother Ryan wanted to retire.

Throughout the years; Peebles has come to be a favorite stop for locals as well as visitors from near and far.

Famous icons like Rosey Grier, Ricky Skaggs, Bob Hope and Jim Stafford have all dined on BBQ at Peebles.

Country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones were frequent visitors and dined there regularly when they lived together in Lakeland.

So come out to Peebles BBQ and find out for yourself what great BBQ is all about!!!

Peebles is open three days a week, Thursday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Peebles Bar-B-Q is located at 441 Dixie Hwy Auburndale, FL 33823.

Call 863-967-3085 for more info. Catering Available

Peebles is closed during the months of July and August each year.

Lake Wales 16 Year Old Killed In Crash

Lake Wales

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December 29, 2016

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Lake Wales, Florida – The PCSO Traffic Unit is investigating a traffic crash that resulted in one fatality this morning in Alturas. Preliminary information so far is as follows:

Around 6:40 a.m. this morning (Thursday, December 29, 2016), a 1999 silver Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was on Snell Road, crossing over Alturas Babson Park Cutoff (ABC) Road when it entered into the path of a 2011 white Chevrolet 3500 flatbed truck that was traveling westbound on ABC Cutoff Road. Both vehicles then spun together and struck a tree before coming to a final rest.

The driver of the Chevy Silverado pickup truck, and its sole occupant, 16 yr old Bailey (male) Tilley of Porter Road in Lake Wales, was transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased. He was a student at Winter Haven High School. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The Chevy 3500 flatbed truck had four occupants:

Driver – 35 yr old Liopoldo Cisneros of Avon Park – transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center, non-life-threatening injuries;

Front Seat Passenger – 30 yr old Vincente Vasquez of Avon Park – transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center, non-life-threatening injuries;

Back Seat Passenger – 33 yr old Alfredo Cisneros of Avon Park – transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center, non-life-threatening injuries;

Back Seat Passenger – 29 yr old Gilberto Avilla of Avon Park – transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, non-life-threatening injuries;

The investigation is ongoing. Neither excessive speed nor impairment on the part of the surviving driver appear to be a factor. At the time of the crash it was dark with some fog present.

Tribute To The Superstars Coming To Auburndale Civic Center On Feb 4th

Auburndale

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December 29, 2016

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Tribute To The Superstars Coming To Auburndale Civic Center On Feb 4th

This fundraiser for the District 4 Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Master Impressionist Dave “Elvis” Ehlert, known as “One Man, 1000 Voices!”

Featured on Oprah, CNN, Fox & CBS Television, Dave Ehlert has performed on the Legends Stage in Las Vegas as well as performed 19 seasons in Branson, Missouri.

Celebrating 50 years as Elvis on stage, Dave Ehlert uses his talented vocals to pay tribute to other well known stars such as Dean Martin, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Prince, Billy Joel & more!

Doors open at 6PM and the show starts at 7PM on Saturday, February 4th at the Auburndale Civic Center located at 115 W Park St. Auburndale, Fl.

Tickets are $12 Advance; $15 at the Door. Tickets also available at the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce.

For Advance Tickets call (863) 274-6276

Bartow Rotary Clubs present Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run V

Bartow

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December 29, 2016

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Bartow Rotary Clubs present Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run V

The 5th annual Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run will be held in Mosaic and Mary Holland Parks at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017.
The course is run over a combination of grass, paved streets and walking paths. Various obstacles will be arranged to challenge the runners on their way around the course.
The registration, start, finish and awards ceremony will be held in Mosaic Park at 2250 South Floral Avenue in Bartow, one block north of the Bartow Civic Center.
The fees are $20 for runners ages 16 and up/ and $15 for runners ages 15 and under.
Anyone who has any questions may contact Steve Githens at 863-529-8679.

Get Ready to Have The Time of Your Life

Lake Wales

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December 29, 2016

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GET READY LAKE WALES, FL, BECAUSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! CIRQUE ITALIA, THE FIRST TRAVELING WATER CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN WITH A SPECTACULAR SHOW THAT YOU CAN’T MISS!

Cirque Italia is a unique show in every sense. After five years of consolidation, a rigorous casting selection, and over 1,000 performances nationwide; this spectacular production has become the greatest version of a “traveling circus”. Cirque Italia is proud to have developed a well-deserved reputation as one of the most innovative shows to be staged in the US.

Conceived by Mr. Manuel Rebecchi, and meticulously directed and produced by Chanté DeMoustes, Cirque Italia is a creative mix of the best elements of entertainment and technology. A “never-seen-before” production that combines acrobatics, dance, contortion, and even high-performance BMX and roller-skating. All performances are done in ways that push the physical boundaries of human abilities, which leaves audiences amazed and astonished.

Performers from all over the world are united under the magic spiral of the white and blue big top. They merge their extraordinary selection of skills and put together a stimulating spin on the industry by embracing the element of water. Cirque Italia has managed to find a delicate balance between the poetic and expressive power of the human body and the versatility and fluidity of water as an artistic scenario.

With a magnetism that draws you into your deepest fantasies, the water circus offers two hours of high-end entertainment. Mermaids and dinosaurs make dreamy appearances while awakening the inner child within you. Laser lights and bubbles act as interdimensional movers. Aerialists, acrobats, and contortionists take the human body to the next level – one you never thought possible!

You may think that such a sophisticated production is out of your budget, but Cirque Italia is committed to bringing Las Vegas to your own hometown. They bring an experience and make it not only memorable, but affordable with very competitive prices and special offers.

Cirque Italia also contributes to the modernization of the performing arts and the circus industry by abiding by a strict animal free policy. The company takes a leading stance in offering quality entertainment beyond the use of animals.

For more information visit http://cirqueitalia.com/tickets/301_Water-Circus-I-Silver-Unit-Lake-Wales-FL and make sure to check all our social media accounts.

When: January 19-22

Where: 451 Eagle Ridge Dr. Lake Wales, FL 33859

At: Eagle Ridge Mall

—Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent

Jan 19 – Thurs: 7:30pm

Jan 20- Friday: 7:30pm

Jan 21 – Saturday: 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30pm

Jan 22 – Sunday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm

Box office hours:

The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.

Non-show days: 10am – 6pm

On show days: 10am – 9pm

You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text message.

Non vediamo l’ora di vedervi allo spettacolo! Let Your Imagination Wander…and come DIVE into the Magical world of CIRQUE ITALIA.

Recent Structure Fires Keep Polk County Fire Crews Busy

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December 29, 2016

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Recent Structure Fires Keep Polk County Fire Crews Busy

Recent Structure Fires Keep Crews Busy

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BARTOW, Fla. (December 28, 2016) – Polk County Fire Rescue crews worked several significant structure fires this holiday season that led to death of several animals and destruction of three homes.

On Christmas day, two dogs were killed in a mobile home fire in North Lakeland. Around 5:30 p.m. Polk County Fire Rescue crews arrived at 1721 Quail Trail where smoke billowed from both ends of a mobile home. Crews entered it to see if anyone was trapped inside. But what they found were two unresponsive dogs located under a bed. Attempts to revive the dogs were unsuccessful.

The Red Cross was contacted to assist the person who lived at the residence with temporary housing and food. The person who lived at the home told crews there was faulty wiring in the home, but the cause of a fire has been ruled undetermined by Polk County Fire Rescue.

The following day, a home in Indian Lake Estates was destroyed by fire. Firefighters arrived about 6:45 a.m. at 2600 Park Ave in Lake Wales to find heavy smoke and some flames coming from a single story home.

While crews were assembling, bystanders told them an elderly man lives in the home. But upon searching the home, firefighter crews found no one was inside. At that point, the fire started to vent through the roof. Crews exited the home and attacked the home from the outside. No one was injured.

Tuesday, one person was injured and two dogs died due to a structure fire. Just after 1 p.m. firefighter crews were dispatched to 521 Woodland Ave. in Lakeland. Crews were able to quickly stop the fire from spreading to a nearby trailer park. One of the homes nearby received some damage from the fire.

Four adult males and one adult female, who lived at the home, were displaced and the Red Cross was called to assist with food, clothing and shelter.

It is thought the fire started in the kitchen area, though the exact cause is not clear. Polk County Fire Rescue turned over the investigation to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Bartow Attempted Murder Suspect Capture Tuesday

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December 28, 2016

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Bartow Attempted Murder Suspect Capture Tuesday

Bartow Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Tuesday After Allegedly Shooting A 19 Year Old Man During An Argument. You read all the details at Dailyridge.com

Bartow, Florida – According to court reports Malquain Eason who had been sought for attempted murder was arrested yesterday. He had a first appearance today. Details have not been released at the time of this article if he has been issued bond. He has another hearing scheduled for January 31, 2017.

On 12/21/16 at approximately 5:00PM, officers with the Bartow Police Department responded to the area of 1050 S Golfview Ave. in reference to a fight and shots being fired. While on scene, it was learned that a victim had been transported to the Bartow Regional Medical Center, for two apparent gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that the suspect and victim were engaged in an argument which turned violent. The suspect then pulled a semi-automatic handgun and fired several shots at the victim. After the shooting the suspect fled the area. The victim, 19 year old Herbie Dungy of Bartow, was treated for injuries related to the shooting and released from LRMC.

Multiple People Fainted From Carbon Monoxide At Winter Haven Gun Range Monday

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December 28, 2016

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Multiple People Fainted From Carbon Monoxide At Winter Haven Gun Range Monday! Three Victims Rushed To Local Hospitals. Read All About It At DailyRidge.com!

Bartow, Florida – – Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide from a mechanical failure in an HVAC/exhaust system at LeadFeather Guns & Archery led to the fainting of two people Monday, December 26, 2016.

Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched about 3:30 p.m. Monday to 410 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, to assist a patient who had fainted. The address is an indoor shooting range. Initially the patient refused treatment/transport, but before crews left the scene, another patient fainted. Crews then used a carbon monoxide monitor and found dangerous levels in the building.

Polk Fire’s special operations unit was called while the building was evacuated. The building was then ventilated until levels were deemed safe.

Later it was determined a mechanical failure in the HVAC/exhaust system that services the indoor gun range caused the carbon monoxide buildup. Due to the increased shooting activity on Monday, this allowed the concentration of gunfire smoke and carbon monoxide to quickly build up in the range area. While a number of people were affected by the increase of carbon monoxide, three were treated at the local hospital.

The gun range portion of the facility is expected to reopen as soon as repairs to the HVAC/exhaust are completed. The range’s management is concerned about this incident and is working with Polk Fire inspectors and Polk County building officials to determine a solution that would ensure such episodes do not occur in the future.

Polk Fire’s fire prevention inspectors were on scene on Tuesday to survey the situation.

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