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Days before July 4 holiday, Polk County lifts burn ban. But beware, some areas remain dry
The Polk County fire chief declared a burn ban throughout Polk County on May 28, citing dangerous fire conditions. Less than 10% of Polk County is now averaging over 500 on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, and the average KBDI across Polk County is 312, Polk County Fire Rescue said Monday in a news release.
Legislator Solages Celebrates Groundbreaking of Inwood Apartments for Veterans and First Responders
Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined with the Inwood community on Wednesday, June 26 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new residential building geared toward veterans and first responders. Situated near the Long Island Rail Road station at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and...
Fort Meade offers Edward Dean a three-year contract as city manager, starting at $130,000
Fort Meade is on the verge of having a city manager whose title does not include “interim” for the first time in nearly a year. The City Commission voted 4-1 Thursday night to approve a contract offer to Edward Walker Dean, a former city manager of Haines City. The board had voted by...
Bay area arts organizations look ahead despite state budget veto
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Hundreds of Florida arts groups are looking for other avenues for funding after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in grants to arts and cultural organizations and nonprofits. What You Need To Know. The governor cited what he called "sexual" festivals as part of the...
Polk Clerk Stacy Butterfield honored for helping clerks statewide secure increased funding
Polk County Clerk of Court Stacy Butterfield recently received the Legislative Impact Award from the statewide Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers association. Butterfield served as the FCCC legislative chair in 2023 and 2024. Representing all 68 county clerks and comptrollers, the chair and legislative committee work with the Florida Legislature on priority issues, according to...
FDOT Advances Congestion-Relief Projects on I-4 Near Orlando, Aiming for Completion by 2025
Floridians who navigate the perpetually busy Interstate 4 can expect some relief from the persistent crawl of congestion, as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has expedited a series of infrastructure upgrades, according to WFTV and a press release by FDOT. Originally projecting the completion of the Moving Florida Forward project by 2030, authorities have revised the timeline, bringing forward the commencement of two key segments at ChampionsGate and World Drive.
Seven cadets from the Polk County Composite Squadron participated in Cadet Orientation Flights at Bartow Executive Airport
Written by: Kevin Rought, Captain CAP USAF Aux. On June 29, 2024, seven cadets from the Polk County Composite Squadron participated in Cadet Orientation Flights at Bartow Executive Airport. The cadets flew in a Cessna 172 and a Cessna 206, both piloted by Lt. Colonel Rake and Lt. Colonel Lawrence McConnell. During the flights, the cadets experienced basic flight controls and maneuvers. Prior to takeoff, they were taught how to conduct a proper pre-flight inspection. A prospective cadet had the opportunity to watch the other cadets conducting a pre-flight inspection alongside the Pilot in Command. He will be joining the Polk County Composite Squadron after he turns 12 years old.
Polk County Composite Squadron Color Guard Shines at Tampa Bay Rays Game
By: Kevin Rought, Captain CAP USAF Aux. Polk County Composite Squadron, Deputy Commander Kevin.rought@flwg.cap.gov. On June 26, 2024, the Polk County Composite Squadron Color Guard had the honor of presenting the colors at a Tampa Bay Rays game. Given just a month’s notice, the cadets began training twice a week to prepare for this prestigious event.
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