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Lawyers Fret Over Selecting A Jury in Leon Davis Trial
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RV Rolls Onto, Kills Mechanic
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Woman Seeking Lost Cockatiel Adopts Even More
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Stephen Covey Helps FSC Celebrate Founders Day
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George Miles Gets 20 Years in Man's Beating Death
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Man in Steroid Case Gets New Lawyer
- Doctor Pleads Guilty In Painkiller Case
- Lake Wales Gets a Favorable Audit
- Students Win Game Ribbons
- Grand Jury Says Shooting Death Was Self-Defense
- Sheriff's Office Cuts Back Search
- Kissimmee Boy Forced to Kneel on Bottle Caps as Punishment
- Bankruptcies
Florida News
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Breaking: Man Crashes, Dies Fleeing Police 11:21 AM
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House Approves More Thorough Background Checks for Caregivers
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Text Message Dispute Led to Teen's Beating
- Breaking: Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Wreck Near Thonotosassa
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Symbol of Slave Trade to Bind United States, Cuba
- Breaking: Actress Demi Moore's Twitter Part of Suicide Help for Central Florida Man
- Access to Court Records Expanded
- Ex-Teacher Sentenced to Life for Child Molestation
- Man Convicted In Fatal Chase
- Dozen Cow Carcasses Found in Lake Co. Pasture
- Lotto Jackpot Rises to $30 Mil.
- NRA-Backed Bill on Adoptions Passes
- House OKs Change In Election Law
- Bill Would Require Civics Classes
- Senate Panel OKs Unborn Child Bill
- House Passes Lawsuit Limits
Clarification
An article on page B1 on Thursday gave the impression that George Fernandez found missing man James Martin. Neighbor Thomas DiCesare, 18, a student at Lakeland Christian School, found Martin and led him to Fernandez's home. READ MORE
Correction
A story on page C4 on Tuesday incorrectly stated the men's winners of the 31st annual Achievement Academy Pro Am tennis tournament. Kevin Campbell and Joel Helm won the event over Cliff Coleman and
Correction
A story published on page 59 on Sunday, March 14, in the Guide to Polk incorrectly reported that the Polk County Tax Collector's Office has a pay station in Winter Haven. That station has been closed.
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FSC Founders Day & Rinker Technology Center
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Detroit Tigers 5, Houston Astros 4
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One Chair Barbershop
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Tigers vs. Blue Jays
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31st Annual Achievement Academy Pro-Am
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Detroit 9, Tampa Bay 6
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DETROIT TIGERS vs NEW YORK YANKEES SPRING TRAINING
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Grenelefe Tornado
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Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Spring Training
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Florida Air Museum
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The Oscars
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Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic
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Oscar Red Carpet