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SPCA offers $5 pet vaccinations in Bartow
Thu  Jan 26 2012 08:09AM
SPCA, Inc.’s mobile vaccination unit will provide a selection of canine and feline vaccination packages for $5 each on Friday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Healthy for the … read more.
Early voting  starts under way
Mon  Jan 23 2012 02:41PM
• Candidates on the issues, see www.polkcountydemocrat.com Early voting starts today in Polk County for the Presidential Preference Primary Election, and though less than a week ago the Florida primary … read more.
Wreck claims man’s life
Wed  Jan 25 2012 08:09AM
Jeff Bush was out for a run Tuesday morning when he heard a big “boom.” The 49-year old former Caloosa Lake volunteer firefighter said he initially thought it was a … read more.
FDA: OJ fungicide  level low
Wed  Jan 25 2012 08:09AM
The banned fungicide carbendazim tied to orange juice from Brazil does not show enough of a measurable amount for it to be banned from the United States, the Food and … read more.
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Student achievement, higher teacher pay budget goals
Wed  Jan 25 2012 08:09AM
Polk County Schools should set priorities and budget to achieve those goals, a consultant told School Board members and staff in a work session Friday. Jim Hamilton, a former Hillsborough County principal and deputy superintendent, facilitated the workshop. He now … read more.

Battle of Bowlegs this weekend
Wed  Jan 25 2012 08:09AM
This weekend it will look like 1864 at the Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area on U.S. Highway 98 East on Peace River. The re-creation of Battle of Bowlegs Creek, which is known as “The Forgotten Battle,” will take place there. … read more.

Polk County Youth Fair
Wed  Jan 25 2012 08:09AM
Schedule of Events Buildings open to public each day at 8:30 a.m. and close after last event of the evening WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 9 a.m.-noon: Storytelling Contest 1-5 p.m.: Chili Cook-off Contest 3-6 p.m.: Dog Showmanship Class 5 p.m.: Poultry … read more.

Alafia River Rendezvous
Wed  Jan 25 2012 08:09AM

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Utah police probe school bombing plot
Fri  Jan 27 2012 10:14PM
ROY, Utah — The two teens had a detailed plot, blueprints of the school and security systems, but no explosives. They had hours of flight simulator training on a home computer and a plan to flee the country, but no … read more.

Poll: Romney in Fla. lead
Fri  Jan 27 2012 10:12PM
TALLAHASSEE — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has increased his lead over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich among likely Republican voters going into Florida’s presidential preference primary on Tuesday, a new poll shows. Romney was favored by 38 percent compared … read more.

Economy unhealthy, healing
Fri  Jan 27 2012 10:12PM
WASHINGTON — The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it’s healing. The 2.8 percent annual growth rate reported Friday for the fourth quarter was the fastest since spring 2010 and was the third straight quarter that growth … read more.

Twitter’s censorship plan rouses furor
Fri  Jan 27 2012 10:12PM
NEW YORK — Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws. It was a … read more.

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