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Civil War Re-enactors to Re-create Famous Battle of Bowlegs Creek
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:23:48 -0800

Cannon fire will explode across Fort Meade this weekend as Civil War re-enactors relive the Battle of Bowlegs Creek along the banks of the Peace River. While the war's outcome hardly hinged on this battle, it was nonetheless a significant loss for the Confederates.

Fla. motorist arrested after five crashes
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:24:58 -0800

FORT MEADE, Fla., Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida said they arrested a man who crashed his sport utility vehicle into other vehicles in five separate incidents on a single day.

Fort Meade man charged with causing 5 accidents
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:18:51 -0800

A central Florida man has been arrested after authorities say he crashed his sport utility vehicle into five other cars, all in separate crashes.

McKeel girls rout Ft. Meade
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:04:56 -0800

Mckeel Wildcats #11Kaliyah Gibson (C) is sandwiched by Fort Meade Lady Miners defenders #15 Fadrian Gilbert (L) and #21Kalisha Barnes (R) during the Girls High School Basketabll game at Mckeel Academy in Lakeland, Florida January 3, 2012.

Polk Programs Offer Free Tax Help
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:45:42 -0800

The 1040EZ tax form implies simplicity, but those who quiver at the thought of having to fill it out can get help through a series of free preparation sites scattered throughout Polk County.

Mulberry Officials' Travel Expenses Exceeded Norm
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:24:00 -0800

Even as they grappled with a budget reflecting 6.4 percent less in property tax revenue last August, all six Mulberry city commissioners and City Manager Frank Satchel spent $8,863 attending the Florida League of Cities conference in Orlando.

Large brush fire burns near Bartow, Fort Meade
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:31:38 -0800

Firefighters are battling an estimated 850 acre brush fire near Bartow.

850 acre brush fire burns near Bartow, Fort Meade
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:16:39 -0800

Firefighters are battling an estimated 850 acre brush fire near Bartow.

Local news briefs
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:11:28 -0800

Local news briefs in and around Polk County, Florida on January 25, 2012.

Commissioners Want to Create Enterprise Zones Throughout County
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:08:44 -0800

County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to pursue approval to establish an enterprise zone in unincorporated Polk County. The vote follows approval of resolutions from other Polk cities seeking similar designations.