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Published: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 2:04 a.m. Full Story »
Published: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 2:04 a.m. Full Story »
Published: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 2:07 a.m. As the Christmas season approaches, much thought, time, effort and expense are devoted to getting the perfect item for loved ones. Full Story »
Published: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 2:07 a.m. WINTER HAVEN - T. Michael Stavres' office in City Hall is a fairly good representation of the man. Full Story »
Published: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:47 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:47 a.m. Today is Monday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2009. There are 17 days left in the year. Full Story »
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - These Florida lotteries were drawn on Sunday: Full Story »
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 6:37 a.m. WINTER HAVEN - Brothers United will host its ninth annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 22, in the theater at the Chain O' Lakes Complex, at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Full Story »
An adoptable female cat struts her stuff in a holiday decorated cage as Maria Sorensen and Lt. Craig Burke, director of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Section, talk about the adoptable animals they have at the facility. Tuesday, December 08, 2009. Full Story »
HCPD explorer Shadiya Almallah, left, gets training from HCPD officer J.L. Moore, right, on proper procedure for approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop while officer Kedrick Frazier watches. Monday, December 07, 2009. Full Story »
Families take a ride on the Davenport Express during the 2nd Annual Downtown Davenport Winter Fest and Cruise In held Saturday on Bay Street. Saturday, December 12, 2009. Full Story »
Lots of activities keep children occupied while parents wait to get inside to shop during the Mission's Children of the City Christmas Project held Saturday at the Orange Dome in Winter Haven. Saturday, December 12, 2009. Full Story »
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:36 a.m. \>\> WINTER HAVEN - The Winter Haven High School girls basketball team defeated Haines City High School, 64-24, Friday night. Full Story »
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:32 a.m. \>\> BARTOW - School Board Member Tim Harris was recently recognized as a certified board member at the Florida School Boards Association's annual Joint Conference in Tampa. Full Story »
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 12:08 a.m. ORLANDO, Fla. - None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: Full Story »
NEWS-Ridge Career Center licensed practical nursing students gather for a photo on Friday in front of the new Health Science building just prior to an opening celebration for the facility. Paul Crate / News Chief. Friday, December 11, 2009. Full Story »
Ridge Career Center licensed practical nursing students gather for a photo on Friday in front of the new Health Science building just prior to an opening celebration for the facility. Friday, December 11, 2009. Full Story »
A Zenn Electric car that is on loan to the city of Winter Haven for evaluation is dwarfed by a large four wheel drive pick-up truck parked next to it at city hall on Thursday. Thursday, December 10, 2009. Full Story »
Published: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. AUBURNDALE - Auburndale police detectives made an arrest Friday in an ongoing narcotics investigation. Full Story »
Published: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:13 a.m. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - These Florida lotteries were drawn on Friday: Full Story »
Published: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:02 a.m. Today is Saturday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2009. There are 19 days left in the year. Full Story »
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. AUBURNDALE - Auburndale police detectives made an arrest Friday in an ongoing narcotics investigation. Full Story »
Children on the Trinity Congregational United Church of Christ float take shelter while waiting for the rains to let up just before the Havendale Christmas parade Thursday evening. Thursday, December 10, 2009. Full Story »
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2:08 a.m. WINTER HAVEN - Tina Hunt, 45, was thrown from a motorcycle on Spirit Lake Road in November. Full Story »
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2:02 a.m. \>\> WINTER HAVEN - A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of two teenage suspects in the robbery and carjacking involving a woman and her young son Dec. 1 in southeast Winter Haven. Full Story »
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2:03 a.m. Full Story »
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2:07 a.m. BARTOW - Tenoroc High School was fresh on the mind of County Commissioner Edwin Smith on Thursday. Full Story »
A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother at a zoo in Tokyo, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
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