Lake Hamilton News

Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a traffic accident that claimed the life of a county road maintenance employee near Lake Hamilton on Wednesday morning.

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting about U.S. 27 roadwork, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec.

With rolling acres of citrus, 45 lakes and a history of baseball spring training seasons, Winter Haven has its own unique characteristics that set it apart from other communities.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:57 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:57 p.m. LAKE HAMILTON The fire station in Lake Hamilton blends local history and heritage with modern technology and design - a testimony to the successful partnership between the town and county.

The fire station in Lake Hamilton blends local history and heritage with modern technology and design - a testimony to the successful partnership between the town and county.

Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. Lakeland Regional Cancer Center's Butterfly Memorial Garden got a real treat from the Garden Club of Lakeland Inc.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Bok Tower Gardens' eighth annual Sunset & Symphony picnic and pops concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Dundee residents soon will exchange their old garbage cans for 95-gallon totes on wheels.

The Lake Hamilton Town Council approved a $4.6 million, five-year capital improvement plan during a special meeting held Tuesday night.

If producers were looking to re-create the old Mayberry television show, Polk County's town of Lake Hamilton would certainly fit the bill.

The Lake Hamilton Town Council approved Tuesday night a $1.7 million budget and a property tax increase for the 2009-10 fiscal year.

Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. Polk County firefighters are at the scene of a third house fire to occur in Polk County today.

A Poinciana man was arrested Wednesday for the theft of a BMW and Ford Expedition that Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies found at his residence along with a SKS assault rifle and about 50 gun cases.

Navy Seaman Apprentice Sean M. Milliken, son of Brenda K. Mercer of Auburndale and Michael S. Milliken of Lake Hamilton, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command near Great Lakes, Ill.

Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 1:54 a.m. LAKE HAMILTON Town Councilman Gary White has laid down his marker.

In light of a recent string of burglaries, Lake Hamilton Police Chief Ed Freeman has a message to residents: Be aware of what is happening in your neighborhood.

Cost: Free entrance Contact: 863-293-4141 What: City of Winter Haven's Rock N' Freedom Fest When: Friday, July 3; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free entrance Contact: City of Winter Haven Leisure Services' Division at 863-291-5656 When: July 4; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area on U.S. 98 East Cost: Free entrance Contact: Community ...

Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. These are projects planned for this week by the Florida Department of Transportation that could make traveling more difficult in Polk County.

Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1:56 a.m. A Haines City man was arrested Wednesday on charges he stole hundreds of signs from the county, the city of Lake Hamilton and many area businesses.

Lake Hamilton Town Council members must decide if a new water tower and water lines are worth putting the town $339,950 further into debt.