Winter Haven Sun

11/14/2025

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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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11/10/2025

TECO will be replacing utility poles and completing overhead line work beginning Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 21.

7th Street NE between Ave H and Ave E.
9th Street NE between Ave H and Ave. F
Ave. F NE Between Lake Martha Dr. NE. and Lake Elbert Dr. NE.

🚧 Lane closures only will be in effect while work is underway. Thank you for your patience as TECO makes these upgrades.

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 Corners Sun ! Register today at runsignup.com/Race/FL/Davenport/CentralFloridaHeroes5k

Presenting Sponsor: Orlando Health
Package Pickup Sponsor: Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport
Bib Sponsor: Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
Mile Marker Sponsor: Leighton's Honey
Water Sponsor: Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT
Bronze Star Sponsor: Egg City "A 50's Diner"
Bag Sponsor: Mara Geraghty State Farm

11/05/2025

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

Presenting Sponsor: Orlando Health
Package Pickup Sponsor: Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport
Bib Sponsor: Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
Mile Marker Sponsor: Leighton's Honey
Water Sponsor: Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT
Bronze Star Sponsor: Egg City "A 50's Diner"
Bag Sponsor: Mara Geraghty State Farm
Grand Marshall Sponsor :Pointe Grand Champions Village

10/31/2025

Road Closure Notice

Road Closures are scheduled for Saturday, November 1 , 2025

Florida Bandmasters Association District 12 Marching Festival

Temporary Closures will begin at 10am and will be reopened by 10pm the same day. Road Closures and other traffic patterns include:

4th St SE (between Ave A SE & Ave C SE)
Ave B SE (Between Ave A SE & 6th St SE)

Road Closures are scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025

Central Baptist Church "Big Day”

Road closures will begin roughly at 8 am and will be reopened by 3pm. Road Closures and changes to traffic patterns include:

Ave A NW (between 6th St NW and 7th St NW)

10/31/2025

Here are some important links for the City of Winter Haven Municipal Elections take place Tuesday, November 4.

For more information, please visit https://www.mywinterhaven.com/188/Election-Information

Additional resources from the Polk County Supervisor of Elections:

To look up your voting location, please visit https://www.polkelections.gov/Voter-Services/Where-Do-I-Vote

To view a sample ballot, please visit https://www.polkelections.gov/Portals/Polk/2025 Nov Munis/Winter Haven Sample Ballot.pdf?ver=Ls6SaQKa4zMeODhaqKV8Gw%3d%3d

To see if you reside within city limits, please visit https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1cohST9apVCiYLrI7UEv8ejVKAtOJ8zo&ll=28.022700435839326%2C-81.65896355134183&z=12
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