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updated: Sat Jul 05, 2008 05:45 pm

Winter Haven News

Local news for Winter Haven, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

20 hrs ago | The Ledger

Man Honored for 23 Years of Assisting Local Fire Services

Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Kincart, who was recently made the "Honorary Polk County Fire Chief" by David Cash, Polk ...

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Florida, Haines City, FL, Polk County, FL

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Ledger

Winter Haven Man Arrested in Tuesday Shooting

Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. WINTER HAVEN A Winter Haven man was arrested Wednesday in a shooting Tuesday night, Winter Haven police said.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Auburndale, FL

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Man found guilty in 2007 shooting death of teenager

A Polk County jury delivered an early morning guilty verdict in the 2007 shooting death of a Winter Haven teenager.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Violent Crime, Lakeland Metro, Cypress Gardens, FL

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Fraud suspect surrenders herself to authorities

A former secretary of the Lake Region Lakes Management District turned herself in to authorities Thursday after being accused of stealing more than $5,000 from the organization.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Polk County, FL

The Ledger

$7,500 Reward Offered in 2 Haven Rape Cases

WINTER HAVEN The Winter Haven Police Department is offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in two rapes that occurred on the same street in Southeast ...

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Lakeland Metro

Thu Jul 03, 2008

News Chief

Many, including Firemans Association, help out woman who suffered house fire, death of daughter

On March 1, a fire destroyed Myra Shelton's house on Orrin Avenue, S.W. Shelton's dog died in the fire, and, before the fire, her daughter had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

The Ledger

Jury Deliberates Into Morning in Slaying Case

BARTOW A jury early today continued trying to reach a verdict in the trial of Jeffrey Lenard Green Jr., who is accused in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Winter Haven man in what prosecutors said was a ...

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Related Topix: Bartow, FL, Lakeland Metro, Violent Crime

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Several Church's Chicken Locations In Bay Area To Go To Highest Bidder

" More than a dozen local Church's Chicken fast food outlets will be put on the auction block next month when the company that operates the restaurants sells its assets under the approval of a federal ...

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Related Topix: Tampa, FL, Tampa Metro, Tarpon Springs, FL, Orlando, FL, Lakeland Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Tampabays10.com

Pesticide spill on U.S. 27 in Winter Haven

Hazmat crews are trying to contain a pesticide spill on U.S. 27 near Cypress Creek Boulvard.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

The Ledger

Prosecutor: Drug Theft Plan Led to Swimmer's Murder

Published: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 6:52 a.m. PIERRE DUCHARME DEFENSE LAWYER ERIC KUSKE, left, confers Wednesday with Jeffrey Lenard Green Jr., accused of ...

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Related Topix: Bartow, FL, Lakeland Metro, Violent Crime, Drugs

News Chief

Winter Haven explores budget-saving plan with Sheriff's Office

Winter Haven officials have been discussing a limited public safety partnership with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Lakeland Metro, Lake Wales, FL

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Pesticide Spill On U.S. 27 In Polk Being Contained

A hazardous materials team is working to contain a chemical spill on U.S. 27 after a semi-trailer tanker leaked pesticide into a nearby ditch, Polk County Fire Rescue officials said.

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Avon Park, FL, Lakeland Metro

Sun Jun 29, 2008

News Chief

Winter Haven program offers summer activities

The city of Winter Haven is sponsoring a new recreation program called Fun on the Run going on now through Aug.

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Related Topix: Lughnasadh, Life, Holidays, Lakeland Metro

Fri Jun 27, 2008

News Chief

Winter Haven woman dies in crash near mall

A Winter Haven woman was killed this morning in a three-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 27, near the Eagle Ridge Mall, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Polk County, FL

Thu Jun 26, 2008

News Chief

Winter Haven issues boil-water notice

Published: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. WINTER HAVEN - Winter Haven's Utility Services Division has issued a precautionary boil-water notice that ...

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Ledger

Winter Haven Proposes Slate of New Fees

WINTER HAVEN False fire alarms and motor vehicle accidents are costing the city's fire and police departments too much money, officials say.

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Related Topix: Auburndale, FL, Lakeland Metro

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Ledger

Suspect in Store Slaying Still Not Found

Published: Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. Detectives are searching for the suspect in Friday's homicide at the Rightway Food/Citgo gas station at 404 ...

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Kentucky.com

Berto claims WBC welterweight crown

Only four years and 22 fights into his professional career, Andre Berto is on top of the WBC's welterweight division.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

Tampa Bay Online

Polk Sheriff's Office Releases Video Of Shooter

The video shows a man in a light-colored hoodie sweatshirt with a bandana across his face walk into the convenience store.

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro, Polk County, FL, Violent Crime

Grosse Pointe News Online

He is a big leaguer

Grosse Pointe South alumnus Adam Abraham was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Friday, June 6. Abraham, a third baseman, signed a contract ...

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Related Topix: Lakeland Metro

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