Four Corners Sun

11/10/2025

District’s Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 18-20

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Hampton Tract, including closed area tracts at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve in Polk County, will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 18-20.

Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 30 permits for these hunts have been sold.

The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract is located at 14301 Rock Ridge Road in Lakeland.

This activity is one of a series of feral hog hunts being held on District lands to control the damage being caused to the natural habitats.

The District only allows hogs to be controlled through hunts when the damage they cause exceeds unacceptable levels, and damage is occurring more frequently and with increasing severity.

Feral hogs live throughout Florida in various habitats, but prefer moist forests and swamps, as well as pine flatwoods. They are omnivorous and feed by rooting with their broad snouts, which can cause extensive damage to the natural habitats. In fact, they can leave an area looking like a plowed field.

Feral hogs are not native to Florida and are believed to have been introduced by explorer Hernando DeSoto as early as 1539. They can weigh more than 150 pounds, measure over 5 feet in length and travel in herds with their offspring.

For more information, please call the District’s Land Management section at (813) 375-0665 or visit WaterMatters.org/HogHunts.

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11/09/2025

Dear Haines City Residents,

I invite you to join us for our Centennial Celebration Gala — an elegant evening honoring 100 years of Haines City’s history, heritage, and the people who have shaped our incredible community.

Tickets are $100, a special nod to our 100th anniversary, and every moment of the evening will be filled with pride, reflection, and celebration of the city we love.

Let’s come together to recognize those who built Haines City’s foundation and those continuing to move us forward into the next century of success.

Here is the information about the event:

December 19, 2025
Lake Eva Event Center
7pm to 10pm

Reserve your seat and be part of history — because Haines City’s story wouldn’t be complete without you! To purchase your tickets, click this link:
https://hccentennialgala.eventbrite.com/ .

11/09/2025

🔥 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲! 🔥

The wait is almost over — the 2nd Annual 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘱 𝘐𝘵 𝘜𝘱 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 is just around the corner!

Join us Saturday, November 15 at 3:00 PM at Ridge Community High School as your Haines City firefighters go head-to-head with law enforcement for a great cause.

Enjoy food, music, prizes, and family fun while supporting our community.

🎟️ 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺: $10 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 — all proceeds will help a local family in need this holiday season.

Come out, cheer loud, and show your support — Team Red is ready to bring the heat! 🚒

11/07/2025

Ridge Community High School rocked their Veterans Day ceremony yesterday.
Echo Company won the Veterans Day banner.
Ridge Community High School

11/07/2025

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Central Florida Heroes 5K, presented by Orlando Health and hosted by the City of Davenport and the Four Corners Sun! Register today at runsignup.com/Race/FL/Davenport/CentralFloridaHeroes5k

11/03/2025