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Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected Ashley Bell Barnett as Chair and Greg Littleton as Vice-Chair for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on Monday during the DBOT’s annual reorganization meeting. The role of Chair was previously filled by Cindy Hartley Ross and the role of Vice-Chair was previously filled by Barnett. The Board also includes members Dan Dorrell, Teresa V. Martinez, and Mark Turner. Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti expressed her gra...
Alan "Lee" Knight, Jr. of Winter Haven passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1981 in Winter Haven, FL. Lee loved his family, rock n roll music, and the Miami Hurricanes. Lee is survived by his wife of 17 years, Megan Knight; daughters, Mailey, and Lyla; sons, Adrian, Avery, Abran, Lennon, and Liam; mother, Holly McCraw (Sean); father, Alan Lee Knight, Sr.; brothers, Eric Knight, and Joe Parker; sister, Ivey Knight Miller; sister,...
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has announced changes to rules governing camping reservations on District lands. These rules went into effect June 23 and will be enforced beginning Oct. 1, 2021. The draft rules were submitted to the Florida Legislature during the 2021 legislative session. The newly implemented rules "provide more fair opportunities for all users and create greater consistency with the other water management districts," SWFWMD stated in a news...
Kevin O'Quinn, age 58, passed away September 27, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1963, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Plumber. He enjoyed racing cars, jeeping and woodworking. He also enjoyed having a cold beer in the rain on the porch and spending time with his family. He is survived by a loving family that includes his children: Dania O'Quinn of Frostproof , Sheina Castleberry (Jamie) of Bartow, Chelsea O'Quinn of Lakeland, Brittany...
Edith M. Hart (HUG COLLECTOR). Born March 19, 1920, in Coal Center, PA. Ran on to the Father's House Sept. 16th at home under Hospice Care, following her husband (John Reed Hart) of 62 years. She is survived by a brother Donald O. Nipps (wife Emmy), daughter Harriet B. Browning (husband Howard), son Joseph B. Hart (wife Barbara), granddaughters Suzan Timbs (husband Steve), Tami Allen (husband Edward), Kimberly Hart, Latitia Mauney (husband Henry), Lisa Hart, grandsons Howard...
Mildred Browning of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born April 10, 1926 in Miami to the late Marvin and Zelma Towns; she has been a resident of Lake Wales most of her life. Mildred was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of New Harvest Worship Center and Harvest Time Church. Mildred lived for her children and was an awesome grandmother. She loved Jesus,...
Steven B. "Steve" Denney of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born February 25, 1951 in Holly Pond, Alabama to the late L.D. and Susie Denney; he moved to Lake Wales from Arab, Alabama as a teenager. Steve was a retired facilities manager for Florida's Natural. He enjoyed woodworking and riding his Harley motorcycle. Steve was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Fullerton. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia A....
Grover Tom Turner, 83 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales....
Lake Wales electric car enthusiasts shared their stories of success with interested visitors at a special car show Saturday at the MarketPlace in Lake Wales. An all-electric Mustang Mach-E seemed to be the hit auto, based upon the reaction of visitors. "The best thing about these cars is that there's nothing to maintain," said one visitor to the show,. "They don't even need an oil change, because they don't use oil, so there's no oil pump, no spark plugs, no fuel filter or inj...
Arthur Bradwell, 91 of Waverly, Florida, died at Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida on September 24, 2021. No Services have been announced at this time....
