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  1. Ridge Community High School recognized for artsRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Chief

    Published: Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2:03 a.m. DAVENPORT - Ridge Community High School is one of six Florida schools to be designated an Arts Achieve! Model School by the Florida Alliance for Arts Education.

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  2. Mom and Daughter Unite to Provide Vibrant Array of Treasure Chest-Like Gift BasketsRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | PRWeb

    In September of 2009, the women launched www.Simply4UGiftBaskets.com to establish a platform where online shoppers could congregate to browse through a numerous and diverse assortment of thoughtful gift basket collections.

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  3. Hero Honored For Saving Davenport WomanRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 3 | The Ledger

    ... December 3, 2009 at 4:05 a.m. BARTOW Michael Gay received a standing ovation for his heroic act of pulling a Davenport woman from her burning car Nov. 11. The ovation accompanied the plaque recognizing his bravery that was presented to him at ...

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  4. Hero Honored For Saving Woman

    Wednesday Dec 2 | The Ledger

    ... December 3, 2009 at 12:27 a.m. BARTOW Michael Gay received a standing ovation for his heroic act of pulling a Davenport woman from her burning car Nov. 11. The ovation accompanied the plaque recognizing his bravery that was presented to him at ...

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  5. Another golfer to watch; Tiger wagersRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 2 | SI.com

    ... ball for 3:50 seconds of the 4-minute overtime before hitting the game winning shot." (Thanks to Ryan Gatto, of Davenport, Fla ., for the link.) Jay Cutler bashing + Mocking of past Bears quarterbacks + La Bamba = Solid video. (Thanks to Tom ...

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  6. Deputy, Driver Hurt in Crash

    Sunday Nov 29 | The Ledger

    Published: Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 30, 2009 at 4:13 a.m. A Polk County sheriff's deputy and another driver were treated for minor injuries after a collision early Sunday on U.S. 27 in Davenport, according to sheriff's reports.

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  7. Crowds gather at stores in East Polk CountyRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 28 | News Chief

    ... busy sales day when stores start to turn a profit for the year. At Best Buy in the Posner Park shopping center in Davenport, about 800 people lined up to get in the store when it opened at 5 a.m., said Store Manager Ray Carper. Best Buy passed out ...

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  8. Volunteers Protest Davenport Chief's SuspensionRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | The Ledger

    Published: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6:36 a.m. DAVENPORT City commissioners have refused to get in the middle of a major rift between the city's volunteer firefighters and its new fire administrator over the suspension of the volunteer fire chief.

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  9. Thomas Migliore Jr.Read the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Weirton Daily Times

    ... two grandchildren, Alex and Allison Parker of Rock Hill, S.C.; two brothers, Donald Migliore (Barbara) of Davenport, Fla. and John Migliore (Carol Rogers) of Cadiz; and a sister, Mary Louise Migliore (Don Beckett) of Cadiz. Friends may call Tuesday, ...

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  10. Dream Villiage hosts decorating contestRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | News Chief

    Lights are beginning to shine around the cottages at the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village in Davenport.

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  11. Local news briefsRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | News Chief

    ... ileostomy or urostomy, their family members, friends, or caregivers. For details, call 863-293-1121 ext. 1511. Davenport to host commission meeting DAVENPORT - The city of Davenport will hold a City Commission meeting today at 7 p.m. Representative ...

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  12. Volunteers Protest Chief's Suspension

    Monday Nov 23 | The Ledger

    Published: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. DAVENPORT City commissioners have refused to get in the middle of a major rift between the city's volunteer firefighters and its new fire administrator over the suspension of the volunteer fire chief.

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    Related Topix: Fire, Haines City, FL

  13. DEL.ICIO.USRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 22 | News Chief

    Davenport will hold a City Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. State Rep. John Wood will give an update on the Legislative session.

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  14. Woman Saved From Burning Car Healing

    Friday Nov 20 | The Ledger

    Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 2:22 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 3:08 a.m. LAKELAND A Davenport woman who was rescued from a burning car last week continues to heal from her wounds, but she still needs help.

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  15. Pedestrian killedRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 17 | Osceola News Gazette

    ... not been identified pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the vehicle was Karen Evelyn Boyd, 36, of Davenport. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Boyd was driving west on the highway in the left lane approaching a green traffic ...

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  16. Man dies following hang-gliding accidentRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | News Chief

    A Vermont man is dead as the result of a hang-gliding accident near Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported Monday morning.

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Hang Gliding

  17. Vermont Man Dies in Davenport Hang Glider CrashRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | The Ledger

    DAVENPORT A volunteer firefighter from Vermont died Sunday after a hang-gliding accident near Davenport.

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  18. Heavy-equipment driver dies in crash

    Tuesday Nov 17 | News Chief

    ... at Lake Wales Medical Center. The cause of death is under investigation. Man dies followinghang-gliding accident DAVENPORT - A Vermont man is dead as the result of a hang-gliding accident near Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported ...

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

  19. Pedestrian killed in Osceola County crashRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | El Sentinel

    ... he was struck by a westbound two-door vehicle, troopers said. The driver of the vehicle, Karen Evelyn Boyd, 36, of Davenport, was not injured. The investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates.

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    Related Topix: Osceola County, FL, Kissimmee, FL

  20. Vermont Man Dies in Hang-Glider CrashRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | The Ledger

    Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:14 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:14 p.m. DAVENPORT A volunteer firefighter from Vermont died Sunday after a hang-gliding accident near Davenport.

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Hang Gliding

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