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Gov. DeSantis says Florida state parks development plans not approved by him, FDEP will go ‘back to the drawing board’
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says Florida state parks development plans not approved by him, FDEP will go ‘back to the drawing board’Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday is set to hold a news conference with law enforcement officials in Winter Haven.
LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Winter Haven amid protests against Florida state parks development plans
Read full article: LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Winter Haven amid protests against Florida state parks development plansGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday is set to hold a news conference with law enforcement officials in Winter Haven.
Woman dies in test drive crash outside Florida car lot
Read full article: Woman dies in test drive crash outside Florida car lotSheriff's officials say a 76-year-old passenger was killed when a vehicle being test driven by an 86-year-old man turned into the path of another car just outside the Florida car dealership.
Sheriff: 41 charged in multi-agency, year-long takedown of Florida gang leadership
Read full article: Sheriff: 41 charged in multi-agency, year-long takedown of Florida gang leadershipA Florida sheriff says 41 people are charged with dozens of crimes in an effort to take down the leadership of a group called the Sex Money Murder gang.
Boys basketball state semifinals: Ponte Vedra ready for 1st shot in final four
Read full article: Boys basketball state semifinals: Ponte Vedra ready for 1st shot in final fourThe boys basketball state semifinals are this week in Lakeland and four teams from the area are headed down there. A glance at Ponte Vedra, which plays in the Class 6A final four on Thursday night.
Fleeing Florida man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy fires back thinking it was gunshot
Read full article: Fleeing Florida man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy fires back thinking it was gunshotOfficials say a man suspected in a series of central Florida crimes broke a beer bottle over his head and was shot by a sheriff’s deputy who thought the sound was a gunshot.
DeSantis signs controversial ‘anti-riot’ bill into law
Read full article: DeSantis signs controversial ‘anti-riot’ bill into lawJoined by Florida Republican lawmakers and representatives from law enforcement agencies around the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning signed into law the controversial so-called anti-riot bill that aims to address protests that turn violent.
Missing Winter Haven teen may be heading to Jacksonville to meet man, police say
Read full article: Missing Winter Haven teen may be heading to Jacksonville to meet man, police sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A missing 15-year-old Winter Haven girl might be traveling to Jacksonville to meet a man, police said on Friday. Police said an investigation led authorities to believe that Haylee is trying to get the Jacksonville area, possibly to meet a 29-year-old man. She has burgundy hair and hazel eyes and was last seen wearing a red and white-striped dress with a blue jean jacket. She has not made any threats to harm herself nor does she have any medical conditions, police said. Anyone with information on Haylee’s whereabouts is asked to call police Winter Haven police at 863-401-2256.
Peppa Pig theme park opening at Legoland Florida Resort
Read full article: Peppa Pig theme park opening at Legoland Florida ResortWINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Peppa Pig is about to get its own theme park at Legoland Florida Resort. (WKMG)Beginning in 2022, the popular children’s character, known for her British accent and content for preschoolers, will have an all-new standalone theme park. AdPeppa the Pig theme park at Legoland Florida (Merlin Entertainment)The new theme park will be separately ticketed and will be within walking distance to Legoland Hotel, Legoland Pirate Island Hotel and the entrance to Legoland Florida Theme Park. Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland parks, has entered an exclusive multi-territory agreement with Hasbro, which owns Peppa Pig. Parents with “little piggies” can be among the first to hear some of the big news about the new theme park by signing up here.
Legoland theme park in Florida plans expansion, new rides
Read full article: Legoland theme park in Florida plans expansion, new ridesWINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Legoland theme park in Florida is planning an expansion next year including new rides, according to plans filed with the city nearest the attraction. Legoland Florida spokeswoman Kelly Hornick told The Ledger in Lakeland that more would be revealed about the expansion plans in 2021 — which is the 10th anniversary of the theme park's opening on the former site of Cypress Gardens. Legoland Florida has expanded repeatedly since opening in October 2011. Like other Florida theme parks, Legoland Florida closed in March after Florida Gov. Legoland operates eight theme parks around the world, including in Denmark, Germany, Malaysia, Japan, California and Dubai.
Gov. DeSantis proposes bill to get tough with violent protesters
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis proposes bill to get tough with violent protestersRon DeSantis announced a bill to get tough with any protesters who attack police officers or cause property damage. While DeSantis said Florida hasn’t seen the type of violent protests that have occurred in other states, he said he wants to make sure they don’t happen here. DeSantis also said law enforcement would use the RICO Act to prosecute any groups found to be funding or organizing protests that turn violent. “Recently in our country we have seen attacks on law enforcement, we’ve seen disorder and tumult in many cities,” DeSantis said. It’s wrong and it’s unconstitutional,” state Rep. Shevrin Jones, a West Park Democrat who is running for the state Senate, tweeted Monday afternoon.
Sheriff: Florida woman accused in death of 4-month-old baby
Read full article: Sheriff: Florida woman accused in death of 4-month-old babyWINTER HAVEN, Fla. A 28-year-old Florida woman is accused in the death of an infant who was left in her care, sheriff's officials said. Samantha Mariel Angeles De La Rosa was arrested Wednesday in the death of the 4-month-old girl, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a statement. Deputies found the baby unresponsive with multiple bruises on her head, face and body when they went to the home Tuesday, the sheriff's statement said. Angeles told investigators that a 21-month-old toddler pulled the baby off of a changing table, causing her to fall to the floor, a report said. She told investigators she grabbed the baby by the shoulders and struck her head against the changing table, the report said.
Legoland announces reopening date after receiving governors approval
Read full article: Legoland announces reopening date after receiving governors approvalWINTER HAVEN, Fla. Legoland Florida Resort will officially reopen on June 1, the park announced on Friday. The Resort will initially open with adjusted operating hours. New health & safety measures have been rolled out to help keep guests safe. The park recommends and encourages guests to bring and wear masks for everyones safety. For more information, click here.