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'Say the quiet part out loud': Comedian JD Witherspoon performs in Winter Haven this week
As an online star, J.D. Witherspoon has become known more for his sketches and impersonations in his own original styles than his parents' celebrity. The eldest son of comedian-actor John Witherspoon and actress-artist Angela Robinson-Witherspoon, J.D. Witherspoon has carved out his own comedic style, summoning Dave Chappelle and his father in his routines. The comedian, actor, voice-over artist, writer and impressionist is also known as the YouTube host of the J.D. Witherspoon YouTube channel and Podcasts, with...
5 Polk County restaurants fall short of inspection standards. See why
Five Polk County restaurants fell short of inspection standards from April 22 to May 5, according to state reports. In a light two-week period, there were just 24 inspections logged by inspectors. Nineteen food vendors met standards, and nine of those were perfect their initial inspection – meaning an inspection that wasn’t a...
2 Polk County restaurants fall short of standards in recent reports. See why
In an exceptionally light week of inspections, only two Polk County restaurants fell short of standards May 6-12, according to state inspection reports. Among 11 inspections logged for the week, nine met standards and two were perfect in initial inspections – which is an inspection that’s not a follow-up mandated by previous violations. There were no violations for rodents or insects.
Winter Haven will hold lottery for chance to buy seats from Chain of Lakes Stadium
The City of Winter Haven will hold a lottery for a limited number of seats saved from Chain of Lakes Stadium, which was recently demolished. Anyone interested must fill out an application form by May 29. The city will conduct a random lottery to select the recipients because of the expected high demand, Winter Haven said in a news release. ...
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