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Auburndale police call man's death 'suspicious'
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 2:07 a.m. AUBURNDALE - Early Monday morning, a man was found dead in front of a business in south Auburndale, police said.
Body ID'ed As That of Auburndale Man
AUBURNDALE Police have identified a body found beside a road here as that of a 56-year-old Auburndale man.
Man found dead on roadside in southeast Auburndale
A man was found dead early Monday morning on the side of a road in southeast Auburndale and city police are investigating.
Dundee recognizes top citizens, businesses
The Dundee business community celebrated the future of Polk County and recognized outstanding leaders Thursday night during the Dundee Chamber of Commerce 2010 annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Admiral's Inn in Winter Haven.
Officials: Swine Flu Killed 18-Year-Old Man, Polk's Ninth Death From the Illness
LAKELAND An 18-year-old Polk County man who died in October has been classified as the county's ninth official death from H1N1 swine flu.
Polk Fire Lieutenant Faces Charges for Petit Theft, Improper Display of Firearm
AUBURNDALE An off-duty Polk County Fire lieutenant faces misdemeanor charges for failing to pay a $20 cab fare and improperly displaying a firearm, according to the Auburndale Police Department.
Winter Haven Man Dies In 5-Car Accident on U.S. 92 in Auburndale
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:58 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:58 a.m. AUBURNDALE A 68-year-old Winter Haven man was killed and a 4-year-old child injured in a multi-vehicle collision Tuesday night near Auburndale, the Florida Highway Patrol is reporting.
Auburndale Fire Department links radio communications with county
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:28 a.m. AUBURNDALE - The Auburndale Fire Department has linked with the Polk County Fire Department this year, and has made other changes, as well In an annual review presented to Auburndale city commissioners, Fire Chief Sam Efurd said the department ...
Dog Sought After Attacking Woman in Winter Haven
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:36 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:36 p.m. WINTER HAVEN A 26-year-old woman was injured when an all brown, mixed breed dog attacked her without provocation earlier today in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven man dies following 5-vehicle accident
A Winter Haven man was fatally injured and five other people were hurt Tuesday night in a traffic accident involving five vehicles, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
Auburndale Police receiving accreditation
The Auburndale Police Department will receive state accreditation at a ceremony today in Stuart.
Teachers encouraged to apply for mini grants
The Junior League of Greater Winter Haven invites teachers in the Greater Winter Haven area - including Winter Haven, Auburndale, and Lake Wales - to apply for one of its teacher mini grants.
At The Library: Playaway Good for on the Go
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 2:02 p.m. I've been listening to an interesting book during my walks on a new device called a "Playaway." I prefer reading, but wanted to try the technology.
Auburndale mulls restrooms for Rev. Earl Wright Park
The city of Auburndale is debating whether to build restrooms at the Rev. Earl Wright Park on Bridgers Avenue after a few people who live in the area reportedly expressed concerns about the idea to the city staff.
Motorcycle Ride To Benefit Family Of Tenoroc High Student Killed in Road Crossing
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:45 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:45 p.m. AUBURNDALE Bobby Smalley didn't know Colton Meyers.
Auburndale Man Pursues 'God's Agenda' in Haiti
AUBURNDALE Of all the earthquake victims he saw in Haiti, the one who got to Mike Wnek was Mona Isma.
Auburndale seeks solutions for downtown parking problems
Auburndale business owners, their customers and members of a city board can agree: The parking situation downtown leaves much to be desired.
Published: Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 9:02 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 9:02 p.m. An 18-year-old who died Friday night after walking in front of a car on State Road 60 has been identified, authorities said.
Polk Sex Offender Laws to Be Discussed
Published: Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:46 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:46 p.m. BARTOW Commissioners are rethinking the county's sex offender ordinance, starting with a visit Monday from lobbyist Ron Book and his daughter Lauren Book-Lim. The duo helped usher in harsher restrictions on sex offenders, including residency ...
Country Music Extravaganza fundraiser comes to Camp Endeavor for 2nd year
The hills of Dundee will be alive with melodic sound this weekend as Camp Endeavor hosts its Second Country Music Extravaganza.