Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Lakeland metro area (pasconewsonline.com) — Home values in Winter Haven now average about $272,000, down roughly 2.7% over the past year but still up more than 16% over five years. A new metro-wide breakdown shows how Winter Haven compares with nearby cities like Lakeland, Davenport, and Auburndale, helping local buyers and homeowners gauge affordability and long-term equity trends.
• Polk State student Jocelyn Jewel Ramos selected for State Board of Education recognition (polk.edu) — A Polk State College student was honored at the State Board of Education meeting held on the Winter Haven campus, after earning a Florida College System Foundation Scholarship. Her journey from the Bronx to Florida, strong grades, and family sacrifices led to support that helps cover books and radiography prerequisites, easing financial pressure while she prepares for a healthcare career.
• Two Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash On US-17/92 In Polk County (tampafp.com) — A serious head-on crash late Saturday on US-17/92 in Polk County killed two people and left two others, including a 34-year-old man from Winter Haven, hospitalized with serious injuries. Troopers say a southbound Honda crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a northbound Nissan, and the cause of the crossover is still under investigation.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Lost dog!! She has been coming around for a few days if anyone knows who she is or who she belongs to please let me know. She has no collar. She is super sweet… (Nextdoor Royal Hills)
If anyone is looking for an amazing hair stylist I highly recommend Melanie. I'm so happy with the results from my appointment today. Dropping her link here as word of mouth for small businesses is huge! https://hamss… (Nextdoor Garden Grove)
CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Winter Haven. Apply here.
Karen Bryan - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Multi-Line Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Winter Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Haven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Auburndale
Loose Emu Rescued From Polk Parkway in Auburndale (iheart.com)
Big night from Jenkins' Raymond leads this week's Tremendous 10 poll (theledger.com)
Haines City
Florida city holds property taxes flat, cuts fire fee, and says homeowners could save $250 (thecooldown.com)
Simple Pedestrian Violation Turned Violent for Deputy in Central Florida (westorlandonews.com)
Central Florida Woman Violently Attacked Man, Law Enforcement Deputy (westorlandonews.com)
Lake Wales
Florida Poly's new athletics program adds to image of the 'funky, white building on I-4' (wusf.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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