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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.
Harry's Old Place restaurant in Winter Haven temporarily closed after fire
Harry’s Old Place restaurant in Winter Haven remained closed Wednesday because of damage from a fire that broke out Monday. Units from Polk County Fire Rescue responded early Monday afternoon to a call from the restaurant at 3751 Cypress Gardens Road. Crews observed smoke coming from the back of the restaurant and worked quickly to extinguish the fire, PCFR reported on its social media sites.
Polk County staff proposed new rules on home auto repair. But the idea was pulled. For now
A Facebook post has sparked a spat over car repairs by shade tree mechanics within residential neighborhoods of Polk County. Planning Commission member Mike Schmidt posted a county staff report two weeks ago on his Facebook page and urged residents to show up to the board's May 1 meeting because new and “controversial” regulations...
Police arrest Auburndale murder suspect
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - A fugitive accused of shooting someone to death in Auburndale has been arrested. The Auburndale Police Department says Anthony Lewis, who also goes by "ANT/K3", was around Reiter Drive and Robert Avenue in Auburndale on May 5, 2024, when shots were fired following a confrontation. One person...
Police search home of boyfriend of missing Auburndale woman
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Auburndale police executed a search warrant Saturday at the home of Russell Carroll, who officials say was the boyfriend of Tonya Whipp. Whipp is presumed dead by police and was reported missing last June. Police arrived at the house with a skid steer equipped with a...
'It's the little things we want to accomplish': George Jenkins football hangs with foe
George Jenkins head football coach Paul Freeman knew his team was 33% stronger heading into a Class 7A scrimmage Friday night at George Jenkins High School. And that strength was on full display despite falling just a bit short by a final score of 7-0 against Lakewood Ranch High School — a playoff team just a year ago. ...
What is Lakeland's 'missing middle'? City looks at housing options that are more affordable
More than 450 income-restricted affordable housing units have been built in Lakeland in the past five years. Yet city residents still face a housing crunch. Teresa Maio, Lakeland's assistant director of community development, told commissioners during their strategic planning session on Monday that they need to start thinking differently, looking at both old and new solutions to making housing affordable.
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