Ethanol Hoax Spreads Economic Havoc Mar 19, 2008
richard sumner, haines city, floridaMar 19, 2008 @ 05:23 AMI agree with Walter Williams' assessment 100% Herb Krueger, Champaign, IllinoisMar 19, 2008 @ 06:05 AM. Share Your Comment. (Human Events Online)
Castleman finishes basic training Mar 19, 2008
He is the son of Owen and Carrie Castleman Jr. of Haines City, and grandson of Owen and Jo Castleman Sr. of Lakeland, and John and Sherry Stephens Jr. of Callahan ... He is a graduate of Landmark Christian School in Haines City. (Florida Times-Union)
Senior Dennis Guinn Earns ACC Player of the Week Accolades Mar 4, 2008
The senior from Haines City, Fla. was a triple short of hitting for the cycle as he collected three RBIs, scored twice and made nine putouts at first base. (Seminoles.com)
Florida State's Dennis Guinn and Georgia Tech's Zach Von Tersch Collect ACC Baseball Weekly Honors Mar 4, 2008
A native of Haines City, Fla. Guinn led 12th-ranked Florida State to a four-game sweep over previously undefeated Auburn last week. (Theacc.com)
Blackton lands contracts worth $3M Feb 23, 2008
And tapped Blackton for flooring materials at Whispering Ridge, a 227-home community in Lake Wales, and both roofing and flooring for more than 200 homes at Patterson Grove in Haines City. Earlier this month, Blackton announced it had landed a contract to provide $2 million worth of flooring materials for 214 new homes being built by in two Lakeland communities. (Orlando Business Journal)
More of this story Feb 21, 2008
Piggy-back service with Haines City. Or send the contract out for bids. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Your guide to Florida and Arizona Feb 15, 2008
From Orlando Take I-4 West to Route 27 south at Haines City (Exit 55). Go 22 miles and turn right on State Route 540. (USA Today -- Sports)
Aldi prepares for Florida debut Feb 15, 2008
The warehouse is being built near State Road 544 in Haines City. About 100 people will be employed at the headquarters/warehouse. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Green hired to coach Orange Park Jan 31, 2008
Green coached at Baker County until 1990, when he left for Haines City High. After two years at Haines City, he returned to Baker County in 1993-94. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Speckled perch: Always a good catch Jan 31, 2008
Lake Marion east of Haines City. Lake Monroe near Sanford. (The Palm Beach Post)
Credit-card gadget lets thieves strike on the sly Jan 20, 2008
The next day, someone charged $1,035 to his Visa account at the Haines City Wal-Mart, a store he had never been in. Manzer was one of five victims whose credit-card numbers were stolen by a Kissimmee waitress and used to buy more than $5,000 worth of designer purses, electronics, food and Wal-Mart merchandise, police say. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Man burned, beat toddler, authorities say Jan 4, 2008
Stephanie Phillips, 37, of Haines City and Heather Hurd, 26, of Davenport were killed in the 11:30a. m. crash, FHP Trooper Larry Coggins said. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Wintry Weather Gives Citrus Growers Chills Jan 3, 2008
Hans Katros, owner of Katros Groves, checks the irrigation system on a pumello citrus tree on his grove in Haines City, Fla. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Amare semis: City of Angels prevails Dec 27, 2007
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sidney looking good Dec 25, 2007
com - Amare semis: City of Angels prevails. Football Recruit Search. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Amare Stoudemire Classic final has SoCal feel Dec 23, 2007
com Basketball Recruiting - Amare semis: City of Angels prevails. All the Way to Friday. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Q Watkins update Dec 22, 2007
com - Amare Stoudemire Classic: Thursday. Orange Crush Em Board. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Recruiting: Amare Stoudemire Classic coverage Dec 22, 2007
com Basketball Recruiting - Amare Stoudemire Classic: Thursday. All the Way to Friday. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
USDA leases space in Haines City for Citrus Health Response Program staff Dec 12, 2007
The has leased 9,000 square feet of space in Haines City from which it will operate its Citrus Health Response Program, a joint program administered by the USDA and. The Haines City office, located at 306 S. 10th St., replaces the USDA's three-person Bartow office where the agency has been located since May 2001 ... "The move to the Haines City area is in response to a shift from residential and grove inspections to packing house inspections for citrus canker," says Michael Hornyak, director of... (Orlando Business Journal)
Feltrim opens new Coldwell Banker franchise Dec 7, 2007
Feltrim Residential and Vacation Properties' new Haines City brokerage firm is off to a strong start. The Feltrim franchise's 17 agents were involved with transactions for 68 homes for a total volume of $14 million in its first three months. (Orlando Business Journal)
Inside Preps blog Dec 6, 2007
Eddie Meat Cleaver Weaver, DL, Haines City, 1978. Vince Wilfork, DL, Santaluces, 1999. (The Palm Beach Post)
Patriots or vigilantes? Florida's Minutemen on lookout for illegals Nov 26, 2007
"There's a lot of interest," said Bill Landes of Haines City, the group's director for North and Central Florida. "These are people who love their country.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Gators own I-4 corridor, northeast part of state Nov 22, 2007
Safety Tony Joiner (Haines City), offensive guard Maurkice Pouncey (Lakeland), defensive tackle Mike Pouncey (Lakeland) and offensive tackle Jason Watkins (Lake Gibson) were high school standouts in Polk County. Wide receivers Andre Caldwell and Jarred Fayson and linebacker A.J. Jones all played high school football in Tampa, which is located in Hillsborough County. (Florida Times-Union)
FSU, UF lay claim to their turf Nov 22, 2007
Joiner went to Haines City High ... Joiner went to Haines City High. (Florida Times-Union)
Playoff parade begins for high school football teams Nov 16, 2007
"Six Brevard County schools, including Palm Bay, receive their chances to make additional postseason memories starting tonight as the first round of Florida's state playoffs begin. Others are Melbourne (5A), Rockledge (4A), Astronaut (3A), Cocoa (3A) and Florida Air (1A). All games begin at 7:30 with adult tickets costing $7. Of the six, only Melbourne and Astronaut are hosting games.With the exception of Florida Air, which is making the first postseason appearance in the program's four-year... (Florida Today)
Understand the fine line between repairs, improvements Oct 21, 2007
Richard White manages several community associations near Haines City. He will address community-association issues of general interest. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
GOP Fans Election Flames Oct 21, 2007
" If they didn't mention their own party's current leader, the top Republicans repeatedly invoked the names of their opponents to fire up their crowd. "If we do not unite ; we will watch Hillary Rodham Clinton sworn in on the Capitol steps as our president," state party chairman Jim Greer told the crowd at the rally, drawing roars of protest. "Their leaders are Jimmy Carter, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and Hillary Rodham Clinton," he said, inciting a repeated string of boos. But if... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Book recalls history of ISSCS orphanage in Normal Oct 9, 2007
Donations for a statue at the former campus may be sent to ISSCS Historical Preservation Society, c/o Yvonne Borklund, 59 Woodland Circle, Haines City, FL 33844. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Source: State won't pursue charges against Florida's Joiner Oct 6, 2007
Joiner, from Haines City, was released on his own recognizance on Tuesday afternoon. Under the conditions he could not have any contact with Watson's Towing and he had a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. except for school or work. (USA Today -- Sports)
Florida Gators' football player Tony Joiner arrested Oct 3, 2007
"According to a Gainesville Police Department incident report, teammate and fellow senior safety Kyle Jackson drove Joiner to the towing company but never entered the gate.Forron says Joiner had actually talked to the dispatcher who was working early Tuesday morning and had made arrangements to pick up the car. The employee left to get some food, and the gate to the company was left open. Joiner showed up to pay the towing bill, waited for some time and got impatient and decided to go ahead and... (Florida Today)
Frostproof struggles with growing or disappearing Oct 1, 2007
Unlike its northern neighbors -- Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Haines City -- sprawl has not ensnared Frostproof. In his real-estate office, surrounded by turkey paraphernalia, Frostproof Mayor Larry Sullivan estimated that the last time a traditional subdivision was built in the city was the 1950s or '60s. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Ink Is A Link For Jail Gangs Sep 27, 2007
That's bad," he said, chuckling. She pulled out a digital camera and began taking photos of his handiwork. The three dots would have more strongly signified his belonging to a gang like the Latin Kings, she said. Bryant also questioned a self-described "retired" member of the 7th Street Thugs, Charles "Man" Fowler, 28. Having been returned to Orient Road Jail for the eighth time in three years, Fowler at first appeared annoyed at Bryant's questions. She explained her purpose was to protect him... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Ralph Kent, 68; veteran Disney artist preserved image of Mickey Mouse Sep 13, 2007
three stepsons, Scott Dobek of Haines City, Fla. Michael Dobek of Orlando, Fla. (Los Angeles Times)
SEC preview: Florida's odd couple give Gators extra bite Aug 24, 2007
Joiner grew up in Haines City, Fla. When his parents, Debra and Jesse, weren't around his mother still works two jobs to pay the bills sports kept him out of trouble. (USA Today -- Sports)
6 Tide Players on Coaches' Preseason All-SEC Jul 20, 2007
DB Florida 5-11 217 Sr. Haines City, Fla. DB LSU 6-0 176 Sr. Breaux Bridge, La. (BamaMag.com)
Farmers find new cash crops Jun 21, 2007
Blueberry grower Jerry Mixon, 45, of Haines City kept his hand in electrical contracting, cattle and citrus when the family farm diversified into blueberry production in the 1990s. The Mixons have begun marketing blueberries around the world and a few years ago launched a blackberry farm in Georgia. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Man Shot In Haines City Jun 15, 2007
HAINES CITY -- Police detectives are looking for information about a shooting that happened just after midnight today. The victim was walking in the Oakland area of Haines City when he approached a police officer and said he had been shot. (The Ledger)
'All Stars' to open Friday Jun 14, 2007
Send information for this listing to Linda Florea, Orlando Sentinel, 280 Patterson Road, Suite 1, Haines City, FL 33844 or southwest@orlandosentinel. com; fax 863-422-0033; or call 407-931-5951. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Reading is just start of library fun Jun 14, 2007
Reservations are required, and free respite care will be available by calling 863-422-5204 for Haines City and 863-815-9411 for Lakeland. Polk Citizens' Academy. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Feltrim Plans Haines City Business Park Jun 14, 2007
Feltrim Development has plans for a $33 million industrial park in Haines City. The project, Haines City Commerce Park, will include 400,000 square feet of industrial, business and distribution space ... The company has completed 35,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at the Haines City Enterprise Center on 30th Street, and has plans for additional office condominiums at the site. (The Ledger)
Man, 19, Accused in String of Burglaries Jun 14, 2007
A fourth burglary just within Haines City limits of a third Citgo station was interrupted by city police, who pursued McIntosh after he and the accomplice got away in a car, the report said ... McIntosh was eventually captured by Haines City police. (The Ledger)
Firms Chosen to Design Centers Jun 13, 2007
She offered Haines City High as evidence. She said Haines City High has had a ninth-grade center for some time ... "The data for ninth-graders at Haines City High School shows that the percentage of students scoring (grade level) or above on the FCAT reading (test) has more than doubled over the last three years since the ninth-grade center was established," she said. (The Ledger)
Man Guilty in 1998 Death of Police Officer Jun 13, 2007
TAMPA - Haines City resident Robert Winston, 27, was found guilty Tuesday of being an accessory to the murder of Haines City police Officer Christopher Horner ... Haines City Police Chief Morris West, who is Robert Winston's cousin, said he and his fellow officers were very happy with the guilty verdict ... Then in March 2002, Polk sheriff's investigator Louis Giampavolo interviewed a suspect in the case, Haines City resident Christopher Gamble, who was serving 20 years in Florida State prison... (The Ledger)
Meetings to Study School Capacity Jun 12, 2007
LAKELAND - If you'd like to find out what local officials are going to do about school crowding, consider attending one of the public meetings that will be held tonight in Lakeland and Thursday night in Haines City ... Thursday's meeting will be at Haines City High School, 2800 Hornet Drive. (The Ledger)
Feltrim to build 400,000 square feet of industrial space. Jun 12, 2007
announced it will build a 38-acre commercial park in Haines City ... President Garrett Kenney says the development, to be named the Haines City Commerce Park, is expected to ease demand for industrial space in the Haines City area. (Orlando Business Journal)
Haines City rider roars to national supercross title Jun 11, 2007
With an insurmountable points lead, Haines City's James Stewart knew he would win the 2007 Supercross season even before the last race in Las Vegas last weekend. He knew he would replace the legendary Ricky Carmichael as the reigning "king" of Supercross. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Where to put Winter Haven middle school? Jun 11, 2007
Good Shepherd Hospice offers a free six-week grief support group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, this week through July 19, at Good Shepherd Hospice, 280 Patterson Road, Suite 6, in Haines City ... All workshops are from 4 to 5 p.m. at Savannah Court of Haines City, 301 Peninsular Drive, or Savannah Cottage of Lakeland, 605 Carpenter's Way. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Polk Leaders Worry About Tax Cuts Jun 11, 2007
Haines City, for example, saw property tax revenue increase 160 percent between 2002-03 and 2006-07, going from $2 ... Haines City, like other cities in the county, has come to rely more on property taxes, which make up 30 percent of the current budget, nearly double the percentage five years ago ... "Toney-Deal, the Haines City manager, said she is waiting to see what the Legislature decides to do."We would have to prioritize the programs and services provided and evaluate which can be reduced... (The Ledger)
Crash Leaves Wife a Widow, FHP With No Suspect Jun 11, 2007
A member of NorthRidge Church of Haines City, Freese had a son, James, in addition to his daughter. John Chambliss can be reached at john. (The Ledger)
Lawmakers move toward huge tax cut Jun 10, 2007
Cities: Auburndale, Bartow, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Cocoa, Davenport, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, DeBary, DeLand, Eagle Lake, Edgewater, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Haines City, Howey-in-the-Hills, Indian Harbour Beach, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, Lake Hamilton, Lake Helen, Lakeland, Mascotte, Montverde, Oak Hill, Oakland, Ormond Beach, Polk City, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, South Daytona, St. Cloud, Tavares, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Winter Springs. 7% Counties: Brevard,... (Orlando Sentinel)
How to help schools keep pace with kids? Jun 10, 2007
Eastside Elementary was built for 737 children, but more than 1,000 students attend the Haines City school ... This week, a public workshop will take place in Haines City for residents to learn about concurrency and offer comments on the draft agreement among the government entities ... School district, county and municipal officials will be at the workshop, which will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Haines City High, 2800 Hornet Drive. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Central Florida's Storefront Churches Have Low Costs, Lot of Energy Jun 10, 2007
At the opposite end of the strip center, at Iglesia de Cristo Mi-El, where most of the members are from Central America, Richard Parada, 42, who drives in several times a week from Haines City, feels the same warmth. "The reason I worship in this congregation is because I feel I have a connection with God," he says. (The Ledger)
Defense Grills Key Witness Jun 8, 2007
TAMPA - A defense lawyer for Robert Winston, charged with being an accessory to the murder of Haines City police Officer Chris Horner, hammered away at the story of the key witness in the case during a blistering four-hour cross-examination Thursday. Horner's March 3, 1998, murder had gone unsolved until Polk County Sheriff's Detective Louis Giampavolo went to talk to Christopher Gamble in March 2002, while Gamble was serving a 20-year sentence in Florida State Prison. (The Ledger)
Learning Coalition Picks Firm Jun 8, 2007
In addition to paying providers, Arbor will determine eligibility requirements for families and coordinate information and referral services from offices in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City and Lake Wales. Giordano said her office will take on the added responsibility of administering and monitoring all contracts with the child-care providers, which had been done by YFA.. (The Ledger)
Antiques, more fill Bartow streets Jun 7, 2007
Send information for this listing to Linda Florea, Orlando Sentinel, 280 Patterson Road, Suite 1, Haines City, FL 33844 or southwest@orlando sentinel. com; fax 863-422-0033; or call 407-931-5951. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Witness Describes Slaying Jun 7, 2007
Haines City officer who found men getting ready to rob a bank was killed ... TAMPA - Haines City resident Christopher Gamble dropped out of school in ninth grade and by the age of 15 was selling drugs on street corners with his friends, he told a jury in Federal Court on Wednesday ... One exception was Haines City police Officer Christopher Horner. (The Ledger)
More of this story Jun 6, 2007
For example, one girl from Haines City had to take two buses to get there. Equestrian class is held three times a week. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Medical Examiner: Officer's Death Was Homicide, Not Suicide Jun 6, 2007
TAMPA The single gunshot wound to the back of Haines City Officer Christopher Horners head indicated homicide, not suicide, Chief Medical Examiner Stephen J. Nelson said today. Horner was found sprawled facedown in an Oakland Cemetery early March 3, 1998, dead of a gunshot wound, shortly after he radioed a police dispatcher to say he was going to check on a suspicious vehicle. (The Ledger)
Program Offers Alzheimer's Training Jun 6, 2007
The training series starts today and will be taught from 4 to 5 p.m. each Tuesday in June at Savannah Court of Haines City, 301 Peninsular Drive, and at Savannah Cottage of Lakeland, 605 Carpenter's Way ... Call 422-5204 for the one in Haines City or 815-9411 for Lakeland. (The Ledger)
Man on Trial Again in Death Of Haines City Police Officer Jun 5, 2007
TAMPA - In federal court Monday afternoon, a jury heard the final words of slain Haines City Police Officer Christopher Horner, nine years after he died ... Horner went to the Oakland Cemetery with another Haines City police officer and told that officer, "This would be a good place to die," according to Doherty. (The Ledger)
Injury Hobbled Star In State Girls' Meet Jun 5, 2007
"I never practiced jumping a single time all season," the Haines City High School standout said ... "I'm satisfied she would have won state if she had been healthy," Haines City coach Dwight Smith said ... A two-sport athlete, Davis was the starting point guard on Haines City's 2006-07 basketball team, teaming with Marquis Lee to lead the Hornets to the regional finals. (The Ledger)
Haines City Man Wounded in Shooting Jun 5, 2007
A Haines City man was shot and wounded after a fight at a bar early Sunday, police said. Haines City police said Christian Falcoln, 27, was shot twice in the right upper thigh and once in the right shoulder ... Apparently, Falcoln was involved in a fight earlier in the evening at Memos Tequilla Bar, said Haines City police Detective Sgt. Jay Hopwood. (The Ledger)
Utilities Look For Ways to 'Go Green' Jun 5, 2007
(Florida Power services Alturas, Dundee, lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Frostproof and Haines City. . (The Ledger)
Haines City presses ahead with Streetscape Jun 3, 2007
HAINES CITY -- Plans to improve downtown continue to move forward. Commissioners were briefed recently on continued planning to preserve and improve the area with a Streetscape project. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Man gets prison in officer's crash death Jun 2, 2007
A Haines City cop died ... KISSIMMEE -- A man accused of driving the van that killed a Haines City police officer last summer was sentenced Friday to 7 1/2 years in prison for driving without a license and causing serious bodily injury or death ... "Today is a good day for us," said Haines City police Chief Morris West, who said he looks forward to the trial on the related charge. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
