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Fort Meade mayor faces audit over travel expenses

Fort Meade Mayor Jaret Landon Williams is facing an internal audit after charging $948 to a city credit card for a separate trip to Virginia to tour data center facilities.

Fort Meade, FL · 11h

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Polk County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Health Violations in October 2026

A Davenport sushi spot topped Polk County’s October 2026 inspection list with 23 violations, and four restaurants were temporarily closed. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspected 283 restaurants in Polk County in the last 30 days. Of those, 237 passed on the first visit. The other 46 did not meet standards at first, and some needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Florida Strawberry Festival reveals 2027 concert schedule

PLANT CITY, Fla. - Generational music icons and modern chart-toppers will share the stage next spring as the Florida Strawberry Festival unveils its headline entertainment lineup for March 4-14, 2027, in Plant City. Florida Strawberry Festival concert lineup. What we know:. Organizers announced the complete schedule of artists performing on...

Plant City, FL · 1d

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Lawsuit filed as a result of the fatal Polk Co. school bus crash

A lawsuit has been filed as a result of the fatal Polk County school bus crash that happened in early October.

Polk County, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Honey Bees, Motorcycles & Tractors – Nov. 13 to 15

Things to do in Polk County Nov. 13 to 15: Bartow's 35th Honey Bee Craft Fair, antique tractors in Fort Meade, The Longest Table in Lakeland and six markets. The post Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Honey Bees, Motorcycles & Tractors – Nov. 13 to 15 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 14h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Winter Haven Man Charged With Drug Trafficking After Three-Month Polk County Investigation

Jeriah Ramirez POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A three-month joint narcotics investigation in Polk County ended...

Polk County, FL · 14h

The Ledger

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'I heard voices,' says man accused of Haines City triple murders

On day two of Ernst Cherizard's triple-murder trial on Nov. 10 at the Bartow Courtouse, the jury heard his recorded interview at the police station, after turning himself in to Haines City police in April 2019. Cherizard, 46, of Haines City is charged with killing his girlfriend, Eli Junia Normil, 23; her aunt, Nicole Guillaume, 48; and her daughter, Elizabelle Frenel, 6, on April 12, 2019. He turned himself in two days later. Cherizard told police that Normil had struck him in the mouth with a knife in their kitchen as a verbal fight escalated, and he retreated to a bathroom with a bloody mouth and a loose tooth. When he returned to the kitchen, he said, his girlfriend was holding his black handgun and the knife in her other hand. The couple had bought Ruger 9mm handguns — his black and hers pink — for protection while living in an area they believed to be dangerous, he told police. They kept the guns in a cupboard above the refrigerator in the kitchen. Eventually, Normil dropped the knife, and the couple fought over control of the gun, he told police. At some point as he wrestled control of the gun

Haines City, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Where to order Thanksgiving pies and more in Polk County for 2026

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, so let's not forget dessert. If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, preparing the menu and list of ingredients can be exhausting. It's alright to call in a favor, or order a premade pie from one of the many local bakeries in Polk County. A wonderful pre-made pie is often a welcome additional to a host's dessert table. Who objects to having more pie? Here's a list of bakeries across Polk who are taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies and other sweet desserts to make sure there's something to satisfy everyone gathered around your table. Born + Bread Bakehouse Born + Bread Bakehouse , in Lakeland's Dixieland area, is sure to impress your guests with 10-inch classic pies and masterpiece cheesecakes. This year's holiday pre-order offerings include: brown butter apple pie, maple pecan pie, pumpkin pie and a tart cherry pie. Pick your stye of cheesecake, whether it's whole burnt Basque cheesecake in vanilla bean or pumpkin pie spice. Address: 1113 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland Cost: Pies start at $37, cheesecakes are $72 Website: www.bornandbreadbakehouse.com/holidaypie Contact: 863-450-4513 Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop This Winter Haven bakery has a selection of Thanksgiving Day desserts that goes far beyond traditional pies. This

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Suspect Asks Polk County Deputies, ‘Was That Fun For You?’ After Stolen Truck Chase

PCSO POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Most people who get dragged out of a stolen pickup...

Polk County, FL · 20h

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‘The Data Center Grift is Absurd’: Florida Governor-Elect Byron Donalds Under Fire After James Fishback Demands Answers on Campaign Promises

Defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback recently sent an open letter to Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds, asking him to keep his promise to let local communities say no to data centers. The letter sparked major backlash online, as users were divided over whether to support Fishback. In the letter, shared...

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Florida Driver Flees Crash, Hops in Second Car, and Crashes Again Half a Mile Away

A Florida man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leaving the scene of one crash, hopping into another vehicle and crashing a second time, all within a matter of minutes. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said both crashes happened in Plant City on Tuesday, November 10. In an Instagram Reel, the sheriff’s office said deputies […]

Plant City, FL · 15h

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Arguments, A Late-Night Drive, And A Child Inside: Lakeland Woman Arrested On DUI, Neglect Charges

Verean Hughes (PCSO) LAKELAND, Fla. — What started as a late-night disturbance call in east...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Pierce Ghost Town: The Florida Company Town That Disappeared

Once home to more than 1,000 people, Pierce, Florida, was a thriving phosphate mining community. Today, little remains to remind travelers that an entire town once stood here. Some places are destinations. Others are discoveries. Pierce, Florida, was one of those discoveries. On our very first Exploration Friday together, Dusty...

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Iron Oak Social Targets Early 2027 Opening in Winter Haven

David Braswell is targeting a February or March 2027 opening for Iron Oak Social at 355 5th Street in Winter Haven. The planned country-club-style indoor golf lounge would start with four simulator bays, an outdoor patio, a food menu and a full bar. Braswell also owns Golden Petal Designs, a...

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

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Elusive hog ‘Pete the pig’ captured in Highlands County with corn

A Highlands County hog had been avoiding capture for nearly a week in the Sun 'N' Lake neighborhood, but that changed today. The sheriff's office says they've received multiple calls about the animal, which multiple agencies believe to be very smart.

Highlands County, FL · 1d

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Polk County Seeks Public Input on Possible I-4 High-Speed Rail Station Location

The Polk Transportation Planning Organization has opened an online survey. It wants public feedback on a possible high-speed passenger rail station along the I-4 corridor. The survey stays open until Nov. 20. Responses will help planners evaluate potential station locations, amenities, and travel needs. Residents can join in through the...

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Potential expansion of data centers in Florida

A fierce political and environmental clash is brewing in Auburndale, where more than 1,000 residents mobilized against a proposed hyperscale data center amid fears that nationwide tech restrictions will drive massive industry projects to Florida. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

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Painting across Lakeland

Blank walls across Downtown Lakeland are turning into colorful masterpieces as the new Color Wave Walls mural festival brings nearly a dozen artists from across the country and around the world to transform the Swan City into an open-air art gallery. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett

J.J. Corbett, 103, a World War II Triple Nickles paratrooper, led the veterans honored at Bartow's Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony at the Civic Center. The post Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 2d

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