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Ron DeSantis · Winter HavenWINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Florida lawmakers have adopted some of the most restrictive illegal immigration laws in the nation in recent years and continued to do so in 2024 by approving measures that tighten identification requirements, punish repeat unlicensed driving with prison, and make being in Florida after being deported a felony.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bills—which take immediate effect—on March 15, during an hour-long conference at…See the Story
New Florida Laws Aim to Keep Illegal Immigrants Off Roads, Deported Felons Off Streets
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Winter Haven · Winter HavenPOLK COUNTY –Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder urges people to avoid long lines that typically form inside the Polk County service centers at the end of March when property taxes come due, by taking advantage of the various payment options…See the Story
Property tax deadline means long lines at Tax Collector service centers
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Winter Haven · Winter HavenThe 2023-2024 Polk County Kids Tag Art (KTA) program celebrates reaching the $2 million milestone in dollars raised together. KTA is a fundraising program founded by Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder. The program has grown in popularity so much, it has expanded to more than a dozen other Florida counties.See the Story
‘KIDS TAG ART’ vanity plates are on sale now!
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Winter Haven · Winter HavenLoni Lebanoff, 32, developed a special material to help kids learn Cognitutor. A school heard about her success with one student and started calling her for help. The project has blossomed to a complete program offered now in 21 states. She was invited to participate in The Blox, a TV show featuring entrepreneurs.See the Story
Local entrepreneur to be featured on The Blox TV Show
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Winter Haven · Winter HavenThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) acquired 212 lots under the Florida Forever program. The sale was finalized on Nov. 28, 2023. The small lots total 66 acres and play a significant role in consolidating a management boundary. The property lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.See the Story
Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Florida Forever Project
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Donald Trump · Winter HavenFormer President Donald Trump seemed to suggest that he was open to cutting Social Security. On TikTok, he issued executive orders that would have forced ByteDance, TikTok's China-linked parent company, to divest the popular social media app. The US intelligence community has warned TikTok poses a national security threat.See the Story
Two major Trump policy shifts explained in one interview
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Winter Haven · Winter HavenThe Florida's Natural Charity Classic concluded with a playoff, mirroring the outcome of the 2023 edition. Colombian golfer Valery Plata emerged victorious, edging out Slovenian Ana Belac. Australian Cassie Porter secured third place with 208 (-8), followed by Jenny Bae in fourth with 209 (-7)See the Story