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2 Polk County restaurants fall short of standards in recent reports. See why
In an exceptionally light week of inspections, only two Polk County restaurants fell short of standards May 6-12, according to state inspection reports. Among 11 inspections logged for the week, nine met standards and two were perfect in initial inspections – which is an inspection that’s not a follow-up mandated by previous violations. There were no violations for rodents or insects.
Bartow's Driskell provides clutch hit as Oxley outduels Francik in regional final
BARTOW — Call it “Red Oxley vs. Jasmine Francik Part III: The End Game.” It was that rare third sequel that matched or perhaps even surpassed the original and rematch, the final matchup of their high school careers that more than lived up to the hype. Both Bartow’s ace and Melbourne’s ace were at their dominating best as expected, so the biggest drama of the game was which of their teammates would provide the game-winning heroics? ...
Police investigate a high-speed car chase that led to an officer-involved shooting in Haines City
Haines City Police and Polk County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old boy who allegedly reached for a gun in a stolen car Friday night is in critical condition after being shot by a Haines City police officer.
Bartow-Melbourne softball showdown is set as Polk County teams bow out of FHSAA playoffs
It’s now official: Red Oxley vs. Jasmine Francik is on. Melbourne, led by the Florida State-bound Francik, is returning to Bartow as the two teams will battle in the Class 6A, Region 3 softball final at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a matchup that was expected since the beginning of the season. Both teams used...
Melbourne and Eau Gallie end seasons in softball regional finals
Melbourne and Eau Gallie were both defeated on the road in FHSAA softball regional final games Friday night. The Region 3-6A final between No. 1 Bartow and No. 2 Melbourne went to extra innings after seven scoreless innings. Bartow scored the winning run in the eighth inning to win 1-0. ...
Auburndale Police charge 15-year-old in man's fatal shooting
The Auburndale Police Department has arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting from May 5. Officers arrested Anthony Thomas Lewis, 15, and charged him with second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle and possession of a weapon by someone younger than 18. The shooting occurred near Reiter Drive and Robert...
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