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Softball Recap: Zoe Yzaguirre leads Evangelical Christian to victory over Fort Meade
Evangelical Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Fort Meade Miners a 12-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory was nothing new for Evangelical Christian as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Fort Meade considers amnesty for fines, liens on properties. Commissioner could benefit
Fort Meade leaders say that too many properties are encumbered by fines or liens that prevent owners from selling them, blocking prospective new residents or businesses. That is why the city staff has proposed a one-year amnesty program for fines and liens generated from code-enforcement violations. The proposal seeks to make it easier for owners to bring their properties into compliance with city codes.
Woman charged with killing adopted son allegedly tied boy’s arms, threw him into pool
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Homicide detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida arrested and charged 36-year-old Patricia Saintizaire, of Davenport, with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and tampering with a witness in the death of her 4-year-old son who she adopted from Haiti. The child...
Lakeland leaders to discuss preparing for population growth during two-day retreat
LAKELAND, Fla. — City leaders in Lakeland are spending the next two days at the RP Funding Center to go over some big picture ideas they have for the city. This two-day retreat kicks off Monday at 8 a.m. It’s not only big ideas they’re looking to discuss but...
Fort Meade lifts boil water notice after receiving test results
Fort Meade has rescinded a boil water notice issued on Saturday. Laboratory tests on water samples confirmed that the water system could resume normal operations, spokesperson Greg King said Tuesday afternoon. An electrical fault occurred Saturday, causing a drop in water pressure throughout the city, according to a news release. City staff soon restored consistent pressure at the water plant but said it would take some time for water pressure to stabilize throughout the city. Tommy King, Fort Meade’s water resources director, had advised residents to avoid drinking city-supplied water. This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Fort Meade lifts boil water notice after receiving test results
Lakeland nurse delivers her own baby at home in surprise labor
LAKELAND, Fla. - One Tampa Bay area baby had quite a welcome into this world. Dejanique Milligan delivered her baby boy herself at her Polk County home – three weeks early. The delivery happened just before 3:45 a.m. Thursday, and fortunately, she had some unique experience. Milligan is also...
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