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Lake Wales Mayor Jack Hilligoss won an easy reelection victory Tuesday, turning back a challenge from former city commissioner Curtis Gibson in a race that saw record amounts spent, primarily by outside groups. Hilligoss received 1390 votes, or 60.96 percent of the vote, while Gibson took 890 votes, or 39.04 percent. Hilligoss will be sworn in to serve a new three-year term as chair of the five-person commission. Voters also approved a charter amendment that will require...
Running your own company is never easy, regardless of what type of business it is. If you happen to own a local business in your area in 2025 and have noticed that you aren't bringing in as much revenue as you hoped, you're not alone. We've found that many businesses are struggling these days due to various economic factors. The good news for those of you who are willing to try is that there are a few clever marketing strategies that can potentially help attract new customers...
Polk County Campgrounds have added a new online reservation system to make it simpler to arrange your next outing at one of the many county parks. Campgrounds operated by Polk County Parks and Recreation will start accepting online reservations and payments on March 28. This system, already used for pavilion rentals, aims to streamline the process and provide a more efficient booking experience for Polk County campground visitors. Campgrounds can now be reserved online up to...
Rise St. Arno, age 72, passed away on March 26, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on December 20, 1952, in Detroit, MI. Rise worked as a Travel Agent. She enjoyed knitting, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter Lauren De Neve (Brad) of Bartow, sisters Michele Kirkman of Hartwell, MI & Yvonne St. Arno of Westland, MI, and granddaughter Lucy De Neve of Bartow. Condolences may be sent to her family at www.wh...
Novocaine is an action comedy film starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Jacob Batalon, and Matt Walsh. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olson, Novocaine stars Quaid as Nate, a man with a rare condition that prevents him from feeling pain. Because of this, he's cautious, reserved, and a bit of a loner. He works at a bank, where he develops a romance with his co-worker, Sherry (Amber Midthunder). But when Sherry is kidnapped by bank robbers, Nate...
