Polk Commission approves $140 million tax break for Fort Meade data center

A 10-year $140 million tax break for a Fort Meade data center won unanimous approval from the Polk County Commission on Nov.
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Maurice Russell named Fort Meade (Florida) head football coach

Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School wanted to make sure its next head coach was familiar with the program. The Miners decided to bring back a successful former player to lead the way. On Friday ...

'Possum' Schaill, Fort Meade commissioner and retired sheriff's detective, dies at 75

James “Possum” Schaill, a lifelong Fort Meade resident and a city commissioner, spent nearly 31 years with the Polk County ...

After ousting incumbent, new Fort Meade commissioner says voters are tired of not being heard

Candice Lott captured 59.4% of the vote, ousting Fort Meade Mayor Samuel Berrien and avoiding the need for a runoff in the ...
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Jemalle Cornelius steps down as head football coach at Fort Meade (Florida)

Since the 2009 season, Jemalle Cornelius has been a mainstay in the Polk County high school football coaching fraternity. It was always a consistency knowing Cornelius would lead the Fort Meade Miners ...
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Auburndale wins over Fort Meade in spring football

AUBURNDALE — Auburndale head football coach Antonio Thomas knew that Fort Meade possessed the championship moxie thanks to the Miners winning the Rural Florida Invitational (RFI) State Football ...
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David Carter OBITUARY

Carter, David 85, of Orlando, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Serenades by Sonata in Longwood, FL. Mr.Carter was born March 13, 1929 in Blackshear, GA. He retired in 1970 after 24 years ...