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Polk State Softball's Alma Fernandez named All-FCSAA
Polk State Softball's Alma Fernandez established herself as one of the best junior college outfielders in the state of Florida.

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Polk State Softball's Alma Fernandez established herself as one of the best junior college outfielders in the state of Florida.

The city of New Port Richey began improvements to Grand Boulevard between Gulf Drive and Montana Avenue on Thursday.
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County is partnering with Pasco County Schools to provide Women, Infants, and Children services.
After 29 years of service, Diane Corna retired as the city clerk for the city of Pinellas Park. Corna's last day of service was May 5.
A homeless man is facing numerous charges after police said he stole a police car with an K-9 dog inside and crashed it into several cars.
This is the team’s second national championship title in school history, winning with a team point total of 46.
A variety of raw oysters, steaks and local seafood will be featured with New Orleans accents to be found throughout.
A 58-year-old Riverview motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday morning after losing control of his motorcycle on U.S. 41.
The City of New Port Richey will celebrate its centennial anniversary on Oct. 27, 2024. A steering committee is being formed.
The new 39,000-square-foot city hall is now home to more than 80 city employees who were working out of five different buildings.
There were no passengers aboard the bus at the time. The driver of the car that struck the bus was seriously injured.
In the meantime, closures on Hamilton Road to through traffic at Anchuca Drive in South Lakeland is continuing for the next four months.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at Old Dixie Highway at the intersection of Nowiki Avenue.
A man who is still being identified was killed Saturday when he was struck by a car on U.S. 92 in Plant City.
A 67-year-old Port Richey man is dead after being struck by a sports utility vehicle while crossing U.S. 19 Saturday.
Polk State finished the 2023 season with a record of 33-23. The Eagles reached the FCSAA Tournament for the third straight year.
Fire crews were called to the Brooker Creek Preserve shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday.
Marina Pointe is home to one of the few private, full-service deep-water marinas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Polk County sheriff's deputies paid tribute to fallen deputies during ceremonies at Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in Lakeland.
Attendees paid tribute to Patrolman Harry L. Conyers Jr., Patrolman Peter M. Price, Patrolman John F. Passer and Patrolman Ronald J. Mahony.