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Imagine a world with no laws. There would be absolute chaos and no organization to society. Whether we are fans of them or not, laws are in place to keep structure to our lives and keep each of us as safe as possible. We often times view laws as strict but there are actually some ...

One thing many of us are uncomfortable speaking up about is crime, especially when it involves our young people. We hear stories, like David Lee Windecher’s story, of gangs and drug wars. David Lee Windecher grew up in the streets of Miami. When he was only eleven years old he was arrested for the first ...

For many of us Easter Sunday is a day to spend with family. We get dressed up and go to church, hunt eggs with the kids, and eat ham. But for a Myakka City man, Easter is a day to remember something very different. Last year on Easter, Levi Teuton was driving home with his ...

Growing up in Florida means you probably know a lot more about citrus than many people. Florida has been doing commercial citrus farming since the mid-1800’s and is now a 9 billion dollar industry employing 76,000 Floridians. From the months of October to April, Florida produces nearly 70% of the United States supply of citrus ...

Today is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and respect women. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8, annually around the world with different themes surrounding the day each year. On this day we reflect on many successful women throughout history. Women like Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Rosa Parks, and Malala Yousafzai ...

Winter Haven is home to so many small businesses. Our main office is surrounded by many different types of businesses. There are flower shops, restaurants, boutiques, pubs, and in walking distance, from us, there is a business that is really making a difference in the community called the Women’s Resource Center. The Women’s Resource Center ...

On Tuesday February 16, the Pastor along with several members of the Beraca First Haitian Baptist Church in Haines City watched their sanctuary burn to the ground. It was an emotional time for all of the members of the church. Many of them have moved to Haines City from Haiti and have taken refuge at ...

As we all know, police officers have dangerous jobs. Not only do they have to contend with unpredictable situations when responding to or investigating crimes, police officers who work in highway patrol setting or assignment must face the prospect of being injured or killed due to a traffic crash or from being struck on the ...

Wedding bells are ringing! One of our case managers is tying the knot! Amanda and Korey met ten years ago at Lilian’s in downtown Lakeland. The last thing on her mind was that this was the man she would spend the rest of her life with, (no offense Korey.) But as time moved on, things ...

Monday begins a new school year for Polk County children. This time of year is filled with excitement and full shopping carts as parents furiously attempt to fulfill all of the supply list requirements and last-minute back-to-school tasks. It’s also the time that school buses start preparing to transport children to and from school. And ...

Picking an insurance plan can be confusing and overwhelming. Many people trust the agents to do the footwork in comparing rates and coverages. Depending on your lifestyle and needs, it is usually a good idea for you to ensure the coverage is in your best interest or to prepare a list of necessities for the ...

We have all needed a little help from our community whether it is a shoulder to cry on or a place to stay. There are some helpful resources locally that can really take the edge off for those who need it. If you are a victim of domestic violence there are several shelters throughout the ...

On March 29, 2012, the FDA issued a Class I recall against Fresenius medical Care North America for its dialysis medications GranuFlo and NaturaLyte. According to the New York Times in an article from June 14, 2012, the health care company, which cares for nearly a third of U.S. dialysis patients, sent out a memo to the ...

The victims Four people were killed as a result of the terrible bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013: Krystle Campbell, Sean A. Collier, Lu Lingz and Martin Richard. Our sympathies go to their families. Many others suffered severe injuries including loss of limbs. Our sympathies go to them and their families ...

Personal Injury Attorney Stephen K. Brooks Signs Publishing Deal With CelebrityPress To Release Trendsetters Stephen K. Brooks, wrongful death and personal injury attorney, has signed a publishing deal with CelebrityPress, a leading business book publishing company, along with other leading business and marketing experts from around the world to release the book, Trendsetters. Stephen K. ...

On Monday, June 27th, a local Retirement Home on Havendale Blvd. in Winter Haven, Florida; “Spring Haven” put on an Honor Flight Send-Off for the WWII Veterans. There were Patriotic Citizens who attended this event and even though it wasn’t the greatest of weather, there was a large turnout of support. Spring Haven started the ...