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Fort Meade, Florida is located in Polk County. Zip codes in Fort Meade, FL include 33841. More Fort Meade information.

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19 hrs ago | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

One dead, 4 hurt, in Fort Meade crash

One prson was killed and four other family members were injured today in a one cehicle crash on Highway 98 East.

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23 hrs ago | Tampa Bay Online

1 dead, 4 hurt in Polk County wreck

One person was killed and four others were injured when a pickup lost control on a curve in Fort Meade this morning, overturned and struck a tree.

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Yesterday | The Ledger

Heath Funeral Chapel: 50 Years of Service

Published: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. LAKELAND It was the age of the Great Depression and Foster Heath was fresh out of high school.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Florida Trend

Controversial Cuba Book Will Stay Off Shelves

Mosaic, the last remaining phosphate company in Polk, has announced plans to build a luxury resort facility on more than 16,000 acres of reclaimed mine land west of Fort Meade.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

The Ledger

Mosaic Plans Resort Facility in Polk County

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:56 p.m. FORT MEADE The Florida real estate booms of recent decades tended to bypass southwestern Polk County, but that could change now that the Mosaic Co.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Florida Real Estate Journal

Mosaic reveals plans for 16,000-acre Polk resort

Phosphate company Mosaic has announced plans to build a luxury resort on some 16,000 acres of reclaimed mine land west of Fort Meade in Polk County, according to The Ledger, a Lakeland newspaper.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Ledger

Clinic to Have Open House

Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 3:20 a.m. Favilli Family Practice Center, Fort Meade Community Health Care and Bartow Regional Medical Center are hosting an open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Fort Meade Medical Clinic.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Sebring News-Sun

From tractors to treats, Flywheelers have it all

More than 20,000 visitors are expected to visit Flywheeler Park over the next couple of days, and many come for different reasons.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

News Chief

Fall Fuel Up to be held in Fort Meade

Florida Flywheelers Fall Fuel Up will be held this weekend. The 35th annual old-engine and tractor meet will be open through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be daily parades, country music, country cooking, antique engines, autos, tractors and Americana.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Ledger

Road Watch: Guide To Closings & Construction

Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 11:58 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 11:58 p.m. Interstate 4 and County Road 54: Eastbound lane closures will take place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from the County Road 54 bridge to just west of exit 58.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Ledger

Fate of Police Services In Commission s Hands

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. MULBERRY Mulberry voters decided Tuesday to put the future of the city's police services in the hands of the City Commission.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Ledger

Toy Applications Will Be Taken

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:11 a.m. The Salvation Army will accept applications for Christmas toys and food baskets from Nov.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Ledger

Manley Wins in Fort Meade

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10:02 p.m. FORT MEADE Political newcomer Barbara Manley handily won a four-year term on the Fort Meade City Commission on Tuesday, defeating challenger Leonard Filyaw with 55.8 percent of the vote.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Ledger

Election Day is November 3rd

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Voters in three Polk County cities go to the polls Tuesday to either choose their leaders or decide an important question.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Ledger

Where to Cast Your Ballot on Tuesday

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 6:26 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 6:26 p.m. Here is a list of polling locations for Tuesday's municipal elections.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Ledger

Lifelong Resident Involved in Many Community Causes

In her inaugural venture into politics, Barbara Manley is touting her lifelong commitment to Fort Meade and her involvement with community activities to garner support for her candidacy.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

News Chief

Health-care issues dominate Putnam's town-hall meeting

With more than 150 residents on hand, Congressman Adam Putnam held a town-hall meeting Monday night at the Bartow Civic Center.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

The Ledger

Student News

Published: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:59 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:59 a.m. FORT MEADE SENIOR Derek Woods , a senior at Fort Meade Senior High, was one of 1,500 students chosen from across the country to participate in the Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Tour for a week in Washington, D.C. in the summer.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Ledger

Early Voting Under Way for City Elections

Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:32 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:33 a.m. Early voting has begun for three Polk County cities with elections Nov.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Fence Post

A southern gentleman's farm toys

The Oatts Farm Toy team pictured at their welcoming sign; l/r: Charles Oats, Shirley Oatts, Brian Oatts and Tommy Johnson.

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