While most doctors are trained in one or two areas of medicine, primary care providers (PCPs) train in almost all of them. They can treat acute health problems like sinus infections and perform minor procedures such as draining an abscess. Their training lets them treat you and your family during all the stages of life — from early childhood through the senior years. All along the way, they’ll care for you as a whole person: body, mind and spirit.
Knows Your Health History
Because you’ll see the doctor regularly, your PCP can get to know your health history. With this information, along with your relatives’ health history, the primary care physician can screen for symptoms of serious diseases, which can lead to quicker treatment.
Provides Routine Screening
You probably know the drill: The nurse takes your blood pressure and weighs you at every visit to the doctor. But these simple, regular screenings can help catch symptoms before they get worse or become serious problems. As a PCP sees you over time, updates your records and learns about your health habits and history, personality, and lifestyle, it’s easier to spot possible changes in your health.
Educates You About Health and Prevention
When you go in for your routine screenings, your doctor can help you learn more about how to prevent illnesses in the future. You and your family may learn about such topics as weight loss, high blood pressure, stress and much more. A proactive primary care provider will offer helpful information that fits your unique needs and goals.
Serves as Your Point Person
Your primary care provider can refer you to a cardiologist, orthopedist or another specialist. Because your doctor knows you well, it will be easier to match you to someone who fits your needs and even your personality. Your PCP is your point person — the one who can coordinate care with specialists, guide you through next steps and stay in constant contact with the specialist.
Manages Chronic Health Problems
When you’re dealing with a chronic health problem like diabetes or arthritis, it helps to have a PCP by your side. With your primary care provider there to help you monitor an ongoing health condition, you may be able to better manage your chronic disease. Because of routine tests and regular visits, your primary care doctor will know how to help you stay focused on self-care.
A PCP That’s Always Here for You
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PCSO investigating fatal crash involving a car in a pond
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in Lake Alfred that occurred early Sunday morning, September 4, 2022, in which the vehicle became submerged in a pond, and the driver was found deceased.
The victim was identified as 47-year old Jesus Campos of Winter Haven.
At about 12:53 a.m., a deputy was flagged down by a pedestrian and informed that a car had just crashed into a pond near Shinn Boulevard and East Thelma Street, within the city limits of Lake Alfred.
Three deputies jumped into the water, but were unable to pull Mr. Campos from the completely submerged red, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Polk County Fire Rescue and Lake Alfred Fire Department arrived on scene, and using a cable attached to a fire truck, the Jeep was pulled out of the water. At that time, paramedics were able to determine that the lone occupant, Mr. Campos, was deceased.
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit began gathering evidence and witness statements. According to their preliminary investigation, it was determined that Mr. Campos had been travelling south on Shinn Boulevard, and failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway. The Jeep jumped a curb, crashed through a fence, and entered the pond.
Winter Haven Police investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the name of the person in the sketch below.
On August 27, 2022 at approximately 11 p.m., a female was at Trailhead Park feeding cats in the area as she commonly does. As she walked back to her car, she was approached by a Hispanic man who placed something against her back as he pushed her against her vehicle. The male began cutting off her shirt from the back and physically attacked the woman. He then walked off while laughing.
The woman told investigators that she saw the man there on August 25 while she was feeding the cats and he asked her for assistance over to a bench because he couldn’t see.
Anyone with information on the identity of the man in the sketch is asked to contact Detective Cobb at 863-837-9459. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477) * From your cell phone, dial **TIPS * Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,” * Or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.
You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
After 40 years of supervising the library, organizing books by the Dewey Decimal System, and telling the occasional patron to shush, Library Director Tina Peaks has retired from Lake Wales Public Library.
Peaks celebrated with family and friends during her retirement party last Thursday afternoon in the library lobby. Guests were able to say their farewells to their good friend and co-worker while enjoying cake and punch. Near the end, Peak was conferred a plaque commemorating her four-decade-long service.
When asked what she will miss most now that she has retired, Peak simply replied: “Just the people I work with in the library and through the city. it has always been a pleasure to work with folks. It was a good fit for me the whole time.”
Born and raised in Lake Wales, Peak lived most of her life in her hometown save for her college years. She started her job at the Lake Wales Public Library in 1982. During her four-decade-long career there, she has seen the library expand its services and its facility.
Peaks oversaw the expansion of the library building in 1991, when the facility more than quadrupled its size. Before then, she was never involved with a building project, but seeing what the library has become since then made her feel proud of her accomplishments since.
Her other notable achievements during her 40-year career as library director included overseeing the creation of the Polk County Library Cooperative, the Life-Long Learning Program for senior citizens sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation, and the expansion of library services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“She quickly identified a safe-convenient solution to get books and media to library members through contactless-curbside delivery,” the City of Lake Wales website stated. “The service was so successful, that it morphed into a new type of library service – outdoor self-service lockers, similar to Amazon’s locker service. It gives residents the ability to pre-order library materials and retrieves the items any time of day.”
Peak has three sons and currently teaches yoga. She will miss her job working at the library, and will continue to volunteer there on occasions. She is proud of all that she has accomplished during her time there. She is especially glad that its services have been expanded so that the library is available to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“I have so many things I love about the job,” she said. “I love my colleagues [and] my coworkers. I will continue to be a library patron. So, I am looking forward to seeing my friends and family and continuing my volunteer work.”
Both her 40-year-long career and her many achievements during that time have earned her acclaim by my residents and colleagues.
“Tina is one of the best directors I have ever met,” said Andrew Allen, Chief Executive Officer at Z Axis Solutions. “Her hard work and dedication have afforded the Lake Wales community with one of the best libraries in the state of Florida. She’s incredibly kind, dedicated, knowledgeable, and helpful. I have been very fortunate to have partnered with her and her organization.”
When asked what was the greatest accomplishment by her co-worker, Marcia Lemon, reference librarian, could only reply: “I don’t know where to start. She has been so influential that thinking about one thing is hard.”
Her biggest accomplishment, Lemon insists, is her knowledge of the local community, which has allowed Peak to contribute as much to it as she has during her tenure, which includes helping preserve its local history.
“There will be things that none of us knows that she knows for being around her for so long,” Lemon said. “I am amazed. I will miss most about her.”
Kara Wiseman, a fellow co-worker, has been with the library for 22 years, more than half the time of Peak’s career. She appreciated being able to work alongside such a talented colleague, and she will miss how Peak had served as a sounding board for new, potential ideas.
“She is the library personified,” Wiseman said. “She will be missed because she has done so much for the library of Polk County.”
Farmers Insurance Celebrates Grand Opening in Eagle Ridge Mall
by James Coulter
Do you need insurance for your home? Your car? Even your motorcycle or RV? Regardless of your insurance needs, Farmers Insurance can provide you with the insurance you need. And they are more than happy to do it from their new location at Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales.
Farmers Insurance offers a diverse selection of insurance policies for life, home, auto, and even special coverage plans for RV, boat, and motorcycle. For nearly a century, the company has been providing hospitable coverage nationwide through its48,000 exclusive and independent agents and approximately 21,000 employees.
“We’ve spent 90 years putting customers first — personalized attention is a hallmark of the Farmers experience,” their website states. “We’re proud of more than 90 years of serving our customers and excited about the future as we continue to evolve to meet their needs. Our ambition is to Be the leader in delivering peace of mind, innovating for customers whenever and wherever they need us.”
Richard Williams has been in business since 1997 as an insurance agent. He decided to go solo and work as an independent agent through Farmers Insurance. He chose that company due to its reliability and personable customer service. Through Farmers, he assures, clients can expect service that is made for them.
“That was my choice,” Williams said. “We chose them because of their industry and the options they provided to me as an agent so I can serve the general community. I will always personally tailor plans, so we do not just put you in a box. We provide you with coverage that will cover you.”
Williams had resided in Polk County for 10 to 12 years. He knew his insurance agency would be a great fit. Upon seeing the new development both inside and near Eagle Ridge Mall, he decided no better place was ideal to set up shop than inside the mall.
“Lake Wales was a very quiet community that has grown,” Williams said. “We are confident that this mall will bring traffic back once again…I plan on bringing not only my expertise but also my customer service. Those of you who have worked with me in the past, you know what I bring.”
Farmers Insurance celebrated the grand opening of its Lake Wales branch in Eagle Ridge Mall last Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by chamber members and mall associates.
Skip Alford, Chamber President and CEO, boasted about how Farmers Insurance and the other new businesses that have opened in the mall show how much economic development has been generated in recent years in Lake Wales. The grand opening especially revealed progress with the mall, as more than 600 new houses are currently being constructed across the road.
“So, traffic here in this mall will be an uptick,” Alford said. “[Williams] moving [his business] here in a perfect time. That is when people come by with insurance…We are looking to draw more families and businesses here [through our] economic development council. That means more people coming through your doors.”
Charles Callaway, Property Manager for Eagle Ridge Mall, is proud of how much the mall has improved under new management. Since the start of this year, it has opened more than 12 new stores, including a juice bar, two artist venues, a tattoo parlor, and even a Spirit Halloween. He is especially proud to see a big brand name like Farmers Insurance set up shop there.
“It is amazing,” he said. “We look forward to their success with us and bringing the name brand to the mall. They are a very well-known company, and it will bring more foot traffic to the mall…With Lake Wales developing, there are tons of interests in the mall, and I feel we will be renting most of the space soon.”
Farmers Insurance – Richard Williams is located inside Eagle Ridge Mall next to Dillard’s, located at 203 Eagle, Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859. For more information, call 863-940-9062, or visit their website at: https://agents.farmers.com/fl/lake-wales/richard-williams
“See the USA in your Chevrolet,” the classic automobile jingle goes. And you can get your own Chevy vehicle today so you can see the USA at the new Dyer Chevrolet dealership in Lake Wales.
Located along U.S. Hwy 27, across the road from Eagle Ridge Mall, and next door to Dyer Kia, Dyer Chevrolet offers all of your Chevy needs with a diverse selection of Chevy vehicles.
“As a premier Chevy dealer near Poinciana, we pride ourselves on offering a fully-stocked inventory that has something for everybody,” their website states. “Whether this is your first car or your tenth car, we will help you find the one that is best for you…When you visit us, we will listen to your driving habits, budget, and preferences and make sure we point you in the direction of a new Chevy for sale that is perfect for your lifestyle.”
Will Dyer, co-owner with his wife, Tatiana, are excited to start selling vehicles at their new facility, which is right next door to their other facility, Dyer Kia. Will always had a desire to sell cars, and he considered Lake Wales the ideal community to sell them.
“We had a vision from the beginning of what we wanted to do,” he said. “It was a long process, especially with the sum of both [dealerships], [but] we finally finished the campus…We are so happy that our general contractor put this together. They did a fantastic job, and the city of Lake Wales has been wonderful to work with. We have built dealerships in two other counties, and the city of Lake Wales was the most agreeable to work with.”
Tatiana was grateful for everyone who supported them through their newest endeavor, and she hopes that their new facility will match the expectations behind it, she said.
“Our heart is in this, and this is a big deal for us…and for the Chevrolet experience,” she said. “This has been a long journey. We have leadership from other dealerships. You have been a huge part of this journey, so thank you and your leadership.”
Dyer Chevrolet Lake Wales celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber President and CEO Skip Alford boasted about how the new dealership, especially paired with the other dealership next door, showcases real economic growth in the Lake Wales community. He also used the turnout for the event as evidence of the community’s support for new businesses.
“We have great businesses and great dealerships and great folks and great businessmen and women,” he said. “I am part of the greatest chamber of commerce in the state of Florida. It is a great privilege to be at an event of this capacity.”
Former Mayor Gene Fultz likewise commended the new business and offered an invocation asking for blessings upon it.
“We thank you [Lord] for such a time like this, that you have given us an opportunity to come together and continue to reach out to each other in love or compassion and knowing that you are the one in control of everything,” he said. “[The business] has established itself here, that you will help it to grow and continue to grow, as the city grows, that the people in this city grow, and that people come together closer now than we have ever been for.”
Dyer Chevrolet Lake Wales is located at 23350 US-27, Lake Wales, FL 33859. For more information, call 863-271-9929, or visit http://www.dyerchevylakewales.com.
Welcome, World Travelers! Let’s Talk About THAT Moment From She-Hulk
by James Coulter
I love She-Hulk. Out of all the Marvel series announced for Disney Plus, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was the one I was most excited to watch. Even two episodes in, it’s quickly become one of my top three favorite Marvel shows of all time. (Wandavisionand Hawkeye would be my top two favorites!)
And what’s not to like about it? The titular character is a mean green diva who’s super strong, super smart, super sassy, and—yes!—even super sexy! Sure, plenty of people have complained about the “poor” CGI, but, honestly, it’s pretty decent. (Like, have you seen the I Am Groot shorts?)
What I love most about the show is how fundamentally different it is from the typical Marvel formula. We truly haven’t had a Marvel show this unique since Wandavision. She-Hulk, true to her comic book origins, leans more into the comedy than action, with plenty of witty Deadpool-style fourth wall breaks and witty banter. She’s essentially a green Ally McBeal—which, personally, is what a good She-Hulk should be!
But while I love She-Hulk, I admit the show isn’t perfect and has its fair share of flaws. One particular flaw is exemplified in one particularly divisive moment from the first episode which spawned a meme-able quote that has been meme-ed, shared, and tweeted all over social media and which has stirred up quite the controversy. You all know the moment I’m talking about. Solet’s talk about it.
In the first episode, Jennifer Walters gets her She-Hulk superpowers after surviving a car crash with her cousin, Bruce Banner (a.k.a. the Hulk). Bruce takes her to his private hideout in Mexico to train her to use her new powers properly and control her Hulk form.
To his surprise, Jennifer proves to easily handle her rage and can easily control her powers. When he asks her how she can so effortlessly control her anger and the powers behind them, she replies with the quote that has since circulated the internet:
“Well, here’s the thing, Bruce: I’m great at controlling my anger. I do it all the time. When I’m catcalled in the street, when incompetent men explain my own area of expertise to me. I do it pretty much every day, because if I don’t, I’ll get called ’emotional’ or ‘difficult,’ or might just literally get murdered. So, I’m an expert at controlling my anger because I do it infinitely more than you!”
As can be expected, this quote has created quite the culture war controversy online. On one side, feminists have applauded this moment as showcasing a perspective that few people, including men, rarely consider, thus helping bring to light issues that women often face. And on the other side, basement-dwelling dweebs have decried this moment as yet another aspect of Disney/Marvel’s insidious “woke” agenda within the “M-She-U.”
For the record, as a man, I will check my male privilege and admit this quote is correct. Even while women have the same legal rights as men, they still face many sexist microaggressions from catcalling to “mansplaining” that make it harder for them to exist in a male-dominated society. Moreover, women do tend to be more emotionally mature than men, as they are socially conditioned to be more socially intelligent while men often struggle to properly handle their emotions. So, it does make sense for Jennifer to have better control of her rage than Bruce.
However, while this quote works as a #feminist #girlboss meme that accurately (if not ham-fisted), offers insight on real issues facing real women, narratively speaking, it does not work. For several reasons:
First, Jennifer is conveying this information to Bruce. She is telling him that she has a better grasp on her anger than him. While it is true she, as a woman, faces many issues that he, as a man, does not, those issues do not include being hunted down as The Hulk, fighting against extraterrestrial threats as an Avenger, being stranded on an alien planet for many years, enduring the tragic death of a loved one, and nearly dying using the full power of the Infinity Stones. Jennifer may face stress as a female lawyer, but that stress does not remotely compare to the struggles Bruce has faced as the Hulk.
Second, what she says isn’t even true. Jennifer doesn’t have a better grasp on maintaining her anger. Earlier in the episode, she Hulks out after being accosted and catcalled by several bar patrons. So her insistence that she has a better handle on her emotions due to having been catcalled her whole life rings hollow after a previous scene shows her getting angry over being catcalled.
Third, through this series, we never really get to see her deal with any of the problems she describes. Her quote essentially breaks the cardinal rule of good writing by telling rather than showing. Jennifer tells us that she faces sexist micro-aggressions, yet the show never shows us those problems she routinely faces as a woman. True, these are problems women often face, so she’s not wrong, but her words would ring stronger if we saw them for ourselves rather than blindly trusted her.
YouTube personality, The Critical Drinker, touched upon this in his video, “She-Hulk – A Lesson In Terrible Writing.” In it, he states:
“It is actually possible to make Jen’s rant function in context, but the problem with this episode is twofold: one, it doesn’t actually show us any of the things that she’s complaining about, and, two, it fails to establish Jen as a sympathetic, likable character that we care about. The writers wanted a bi, emotional payoff for this scene, but they were either unable or unwilling to give us the setup that it needs to work.”
In his video, Critical Drinker mentions the opening scene where Jennifer rehearses her closing statements for a court case. She is immediately praised for her good work, and though she is harangued by a male co-worker, his remarks are quickly dismissed and he is promptly ushered out of the office by her friends.
Overall, the scene shows Jennifer has a pretty successful career without too many hiccups. Thus, it undermines her overall point about being undermined as a woman. As the Critical Drinker explains in his video, the scene could have been written better:
“This is a real wasted opportunity to develop sympathy towards the character. Imagine this same scene where Jen recites her big elaborate closing argument, only for her more senior male partner to overrule her and flatly state that he’s the one who’s going to be delivering it.
He might be superficially polite and consoling, maybe even given her half-hearted platitudes like she’s just not ready for this yet, but there’s a more threat in an undertone to his voice so that we know exactly what he’s doing and why we get to see her excitement and enthusiasm turn into rushing disappointment as she realizes she’s been held back from yet another opportunity.
Now imagine how much more sympathy you’d feel towards her as a character. I mean, nobody likes to see good people getting crushed and sidelined, and instinctively you’d want to see her succeed. Now imagine how much more impact her rant later in the episode would have if we actually saw the negative impact of what she describes.
But, no. The writers were so desperate to have their first girl boss moment right off the bat that they had to make this a quick and easy victory for Jennifer. The scene feels more like them projecting their own personal gripes, frustrations, and hang-ups, followed by the fantasy resolution they wish they could have had themselves rather than a logical component of a bigger narrative. It was more important for them to score a quick ego-stroking win rather than take the smarter option that would deliver bigger and more satisfying payoffs later.”
She-Hulk is a great show with great comedy and action. And it has the potential of addressing many pertinent social issues. However, its delivery of that social commentary could be better handled and more cleverly written. Overall, She-Hulk, while a good show, can be better.
What are your thoughts on She-Hulk? Do you love it? Or do you not? And what do you think of this scene? Does it work? Or does it not? Leave your comments on Facebook.
Lakeland, Florida- The Lakeland Police Department arrested a Lakeland man, Elijah Stackhouse (DOB 7/14/2002) charging him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony petit theft, discharge of a firearm in public, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, resisting officer without violence and possession of ammo by convicted felon.
The arrest was over the theft of a bicycle and the ensuing actions caused a local elementary school to be placed on heightened security. After being confronted trying to flee with the a stolen bicycle the suspect allegedly discharged a gun.
Below is a copy of the affidavit: It should be noted that this is an unedited report of facts by the Lakeland Police 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:
“On Monday August 29, 2022, at approximately 1104 hours, I Officer Bermudez #180 was dispatched to Publix Division Office Gate 8 at 3260 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, Florida in reference to a shooting.
I made contact with victim REDACTED at the 3700 block of New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, Florida at the incident scene. REDACTED advised while he and his girlfriend were at their residence REDACTED New Tampa Highway Lakeland, Florida the defendant Elljah Stackhouse approached his neighbor’s front yard and removed her pink bicycle. REDACTED advised REDACTED (his girlfriend) that Stackhouse was approaching their residence when he told her to make contact with REDACTED and ask her if she lent her bicycle to anyone. REDACTED advised REDACTED did not lend her bicycle to anyone. REDACTED advised that she, REDACTED and REDACTED got into REDACTED’s car and drove westbound on New Tampa Highway attempting to locate Stackhouse who was on REDACTED’s bicycle.
REDACTED advised REDACTED pulled over on the westbound lane of the 3700 block of New Tampa Highway when they observed the defendant in the eastbound lane peddling REDACTED’s bicycle. REDACTED advised when they observed the defendant, he got off the bicycle and started walking towards the Publix warehouse Gate 8.
REDACTED advised he and REDACTED exited REDACTED’s vehicle and approached the defendant on foot. REDACTED stated he started questioning the defendant about removing the bicycle off Is property without her consent. REDACTED advised the defendant removed a firearm from his waist band. REDACTED stated he and REDACTED we’re standing next to each other on the Publix Warehouse roadway when the defendant shot towards him and REDACTED. When the defendant shot at REDACTED he fired his firearm.”
2nd Affidavit of arrest:
On 08-29-22 at anproximatelv 1130 hours. I was working at the Lakeland Police Department as a uniformed patrol officer. While on dutv. I responded to the area of Publix located at 3260 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, FL, 33805. I responded to this location in reference to a shooting in which the suspect was still at large. Upon my arrival, I assumed a position just south of the incident location. I observed through LPD email a picture of the suspect riding an orange bicycle. I observed the suspect to be a dark-skinned male wearing tan long pants, a black t-shirt, with a black backpack. In this photo, the black male’s face is partially visible I heard over LPD radio the suspect was running southbound through Publix towards the main entrance. I maneuvered my patrol car to that location and observed the black male who was running southbound towards my vehicle and then laid on the ground, surrendering to law enforcement. I immediately recognized the suspect as the same suspect from the photo which was sent through agency email. I then removed the black backpack from the suspect who was handcuffed and began conducting an inventory of the backpack locating a FL Identification card belonging to the suspect Elijah Devonta Stackhouse.
Stackhouse was transported to the Lakeland Police Department.
While at the Lakeland Police Department I made contact with Stackhouse who made statements Post Miranda implvine and implicatine himself in the crimes that occurred. I asked Stackhouse why he was all dirt and covered in leaves and mud. Stackhouse stated. ” I don’t know man. I then asked Stackhouse again how he was covered in mud and outdoor type debris, I also asked Stackhouse how he got the cuts on his face, and left shoulder, a puncture in his right hand as well as his left bicep. I recognized these injuries to be conducive to attempting to climb or crawl through barbed wire, such as the barbed wire surrounding the Publix Warehouse and adjacent properties. Stackhouse was then asked why he was running, and he advised” all I know is, I was trying to get away from that dog , I asked “what dog” and he stated, “the black dog and the police were chasing me, so I jumped the fence, and cut myself up trying to get away.
I determined through my investigation when Stackhouse made statements in regard to running from the black dog and the police, he was making reference to Sergeant Whitaker #71 and his canine partner Blizzard on a 30-foot tracking lead. Sgt. Whitaker advised over LPD radio he and his canine partner were beginning a canine track at 1104 hours, on 08-29-22 in reference to locating the suspect in the shooting. Sgt. Whitaker advised his canine partner was actively tracking what he believed to be the suspect in this case. While tracking through the Publix Plaza Sgt. Whitaker advised the suspect (stackhouse) observed him in his agency-issued uniform which displays he is a canine officer with the Lakeland Police Department, when Stackhouse observed Set. Whitaker and his canine partner Blizzard tracking in his direction, he removed himself from concealment and began running westbound through the parking lot away from Sgt. Whitaker and his canine partner Blizzard. Stackhouse began running in the direction of other employees on the property westbound and then began running southbound towards the exit gate. Whitaker gave numerous canine warnings while conducting his active tracking advising he is a Lakeland Police Department canine handler and he needed to surrender to law enforcement. Stackhouse ignored Sgt. Whitaker’s lawful commands and continued running through the parking lot where he was apprehended by law enforcement at 1131 hours on 08-29-22.
I determined through my investigation Stackhouse knowingly, unlawfully, and willingly, took headlong flight from law enforcement officers and a law enforcement canine who were actively attempting to apprehend him in an attemot to avoid caoture b law enforcement.
I charged Stackhouse with resisting an officer without violence.
See Officer Bermudez #loU charging documents for original charges for this incident.
Do you love trading card games like Magic: The Gathering or Pokémon? Or do you prefer tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons? Whether you want to catch them all, you think it’s time to duel, or you want to roll for initiative, Carl’s Game Station has all of your gaming needs.
Located in the historic Rhodesbilt Arcade in Downtown Lake Wales, Carl’s Game Station sells a diverse selection of trading cards and game supplies for the most popular franchises including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, & Yu-Gi-Oh!
While you won’t find any video games or sports trading card games, you will be able to buy, sell, and trade from the most popular (and even lesser known) franchises. They even showcase a sizable selection of comic books and manga.
If you’re looking for a specific card to add to your deck, drop by the store (through TCGplayer.com) and see if they have it on sale. If not, you can always visit their website and browse the online store. When you’ve made your selection, make your online purchase and pick up your card at the store once it’s been delivered.
Regardless of what you’re searching for, Carl’s Game Station will not only help you find it, but they will also offer you the space to test out your gaming skills with regularly scheduled gaming events and contests. You can even reserve space for your next big game.
“It is a friendly environment,” said Bryan Adamson, owner and manager. “I try not to be too cutthroat about stuff. I like to talk with people, and we just try to be as nice as possible.”
Moreover, they have also opened an online superstore for singles (www.carlsgamestation.online). As Adamson explains: “that is where you want to buy-trade-sell singles of all kinds. With gas so expensive we will meet you close to where you live to purchase your cards. We deliver by mail, too.” For the past decade, Carl’s Game Station has moved to various locations in Winter Haven, Dundee, and Lake Wales. They previously set up shop several years ago along Scenic Highway. They now reside in the scenic downtown arcade. Through it all, they have maintained a dedicated loyal fanbase of players and buyers who love the overall environment where they can play their favorite games and buy the cards and supplies they need for the next game. “Carl’s Game Station has a variety of supplies a fun play group for the most popular card games,” one Facebook reviewer wrote. “They are always looking to get people interested in the new games as well, and are happy to just have people in playing board games. It’s a fun place to hang out or kill some time.”“Very awesome,” another person wrote. “Found this place online and went in for some singles. Ended up playing a game for a promo and having a blast. Great staff and regulars!” Their online sales certainly helped them weather the pandemic, as it was during the COVID-19 crisis that online sales for trading cards experienced a major boom, Adamson said. Overall, single card sales prove more popular than sales of sealed card packages, he said. “No one could really go to stores for a decent time, and the only way to do anything with trading cards was trade and buy online. That has been a big factor,” he said. “That has been a pretty big part of our success. We sell a lot of stuff online. Then the other part is just a loyal customer base. We have quite a few people who followed us wherever we go.” Adamson and his staff hope to continue going strong at their downtown location. They hope to continue hosting more events to draw in customers both old and new alike. Moreover, they hope to continue maintaining a hospitable environment that brings everyone in regardless of who they are. After all, everyone enjoys a good game. Carl’s Game Station is located at: 229 E Stuart Ave Suite 8, Lake Wales, FL 33853. For more information, visit their website at: https://carlsgamestation.tcgplayerpro.com/
