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BARTOW | For now, M.M. Parrish Construction Company, the Gainesville contractor for the Polk County School District that is under investigation by the FBI, will continue doing work for the county.

Thanksgiving break for Polk's public school students starts Monday.<br>Students will be off through Friday. They will return to school Dec 1.

City Commission's own investigation of corruption will include City Manager Ann Toney-Deal's handling of the department and her overall management.<br><a href="/article/20081120/NEWS/811200275"><b>Document: Michael Pruitt Report on Haines City Police Department</b></a><br>

Congratulations to <B>Mrs. William H. Tindle, Jr.</B> of Lakeland, who was elected as state district director V of the Florida Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Tindle will have direction over six chapters within Central Florida. Tindle is a member of the Annie H. Darracott 791, United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter in...

The Lake Wales Police Department reported these criminal activities from Nov. 10 through 13:<br><b>BURGLARY</b><br><B>Burglary and grand theft</B> were reported Nov. 11 in the 1000 block of Palmetto Avenue.<br><B>Burglary</B> was reported Nov. 11 at McLaughlin Middle School, 800 S. Fourth St.<br><b>DRUG POSSESSION</b>

Gov. Charlie Crist told Florida wildlife officials on Thursday that he wants to ban the harvesting of wild freshwater turtles, which are served as delicacies in Asia.

Orlando officials have launched a $10,000 campaign to scare off migrating cormorant birds that are fouling up the downtown area with their smelly and unsightly droppings.

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The holiday season brings good tidings for shutterbugs. Whether you're shopping for someone new to digital cameras or a seasoned hobbyist, you'll find megapixels priced favorably this year.<br>Here's a look at some of the best digital cameras and camcorders.<br>Nikon D90, $1,300 with 18-105 mm lens.