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Ridge Community High School recognized for arts
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. Comment?
Mom and Daughter Unite to Provide Vibrant Array of Treasure Chest-Like Gift Baskets
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. Comment?
Hero Honored For Saving Davenport Woman
... 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 ... Comment?
... 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 ... Comment?
Another golfer to watch; Tiger wagers
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... 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 ... Comment?
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. Comment?
Crowds gather at stores in East Polk County
... 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 ... Comment?
Volunteers Protest Davenport Chief's Suspension
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. Comment?
... 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, ... Comment?
Dream Villiage hosts decorating contest
Lights are beginning to shine around the cottages at the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village in Davenport. Comment?
... 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 ... Comment?
Volunteers Protest Chief's Suspension
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. Comment?
Davenport will hold a City Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. State Rep. John Wood will give an update on the Legislative session. Comment?
Woman Saved From Burning Car Healing
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. Comment?
... 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 ... Comment?
Man dies following hang-gliding accident
A Vermont man is dead as the result of a hang-gliding accident near Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported Monday morning. Comment?
Vermont Man Dies in Davenport Hang Glider Crash
DAVENPORT A volunteer firefighter from Vermont died Sunday after a hang-gliding accident near Davenport. Comment?
Heavy-equipment driver dies in crash
... 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 ... Comment?
Pedestrian killed in Osceola County crash
... 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. Comment?
Vermont Man Dies in Hang-Glider Crash
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. Comment?