Local News in Fort Meade, Florida
Political Calendar
Published: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, September 6, 2010 at 12:26 a.m. U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam , candidate for state agriculture commissioner, will be at Republican Campaign Headquarters on Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. Voters are invited to meet him and pick up yard signs and bumper stickers.Road Watch: A Guide To Closings & Construction Published: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, September 6, 2010 at 12:54 a.m. Road work will require lane closures on U.S. 27.
Looking back A hundred years ago, the area now known as Fort Meade belonged to local farmers and two AME churches. Army camps Meade and Franklin were founded in 1917 during World War I, and eventually merged.
Student News Published: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11:16 p.m. James Ryan Hale, of Lakeland, graduated from the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa.
General Ames and Ames Castle Copyright 2010 LARZ F. NEILSON TEWKSBURY - “Under the heaviest fire, when men and officers were being struck down around him, he sat on his horse, apparently unmoved by singing rifle balls, shrieking shot or bursting shells, and quietly gave his orders.”
Volunteer firefighter followed dad (This is the first in a series of articles highlighting members of the Bartow Volunteer Fire Department; as well as part of the drive to raise $65,000 for the purchase of a statue to be erected honoring its 96-year history serving the people of Bartow.)
Friday Night's High School Football Results Results from around the Big Bend and South Georgia.
‘Fort Meade’s Got Talent’ is tonight Fort Meade’s Got Talent is tonight, Aug. 28, at Downtown Saturday Night on Broadway in Fort Meade.
New recycling 'hobos' ready for delivery in Auburndale AUBURNDALE - Wheeled recycling receptacles have been rolling into the city of Auburndale this week as it prepares to begin curbside recycling service for residents next month.
Members of Leadership Polk Class IV announced LAKE WALES - Polk Vision Inc. welcomed the members of Leadership Polk Class IV with an Aug. 26 reception held at Bok Tower Gardens. The 31 class participants represent a cross-section of professionals from Polk County businesses, government entities and non-profit organizations.