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South State: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

July 28, 2022 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) _ South State Corp. (SSB) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $119.2 million.

The Winter Haven, Florida-based bank said it had earnings of $1.57 per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to $1.62 per share.

South State: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

April 28, 2022 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) _ South State Corp. (SSB) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $100.3 million.

The bank, based in Winter Haven, Florida, said it had earnings of $1.39 per share.

Sheriff: 41 charged in takedown of Florida gang leadership

April 13, 2022 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff said Wednesday that 41 people have been charged with dozens of crimes in an effort to take down the leadership of a notoriously violent group called the Sex Money Murder gang.

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Fleeing man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy fires back

February 27, 2022 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A man suspected in a series of central Florida crimes broke a beer bottle over his head and was shot by a sheriff's deputy who thought the sound was a gunshot, officials said.

Florida college cancels $1.2 million in student debt

December 3, 2021 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A central Florida college is eliminating $1.2 million in student debt to alleviate financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Almost 1,300 students at Polk State College in Winter Haven received the good news just in time for the holidays.

New Jersey man wanted in killing arrested in Florida

October 21, 2021 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A man is in custody in Florida after being arrested and charged with killing a man during a carjacking in New Jersey last month.

According to the Polk County sheriff's office, James Lewis was arrested in Winter Haven on Tuesday while visiting family.

Opening, ticket prices announced for Peppa Pig theme park

October 12, 2021 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A standalone Peppa Pig theme park at the Legoland Florida Resort is set to open Feb. 24, park officials announced Tuesday.

Officials also announced ticket prices.

Front-end loader backs over car, kills 77-year-old Floridian

October 5, 2021 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — An 77-year-old Florida woman died after a front-end loader backed over and completely crushed her car.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the woman was at a stop sign Friday when the tractor backed over her sedan before stopping.

Sheriff: Man shot by police said ‘I’m going to die tonight’

April 19, 2021 GMT

Winter Haven, Fla. (AP) — A police officer fatally shot a 52-year-old Florida man who told them “I'm going to die tonight" when the officer arrived to investigate a sexual harassment call...

Peppa Pig theme park set for Legoland Florida Resort in 2022

February 25, 2021 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A standalone Peppa Pig theme park is set to open next year at the Legoland Florida Resort, park officials announced Thursday...

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Legoland theme park in Florida plans expansion, new rides

December 15, 2020 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — The Legoland theme park in Florida is planning an expansion next year including new rides, according to plans filed with the city nearest the attraction...

Man with metal detector finds ring lost in sand for 50 years

December 1, 2019 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A man using a metal detector on a Florida beach found a high school ring that another man lost nearly 50 years ago...

Florida man calls 911 to report himself drunk driving

January 6, 2018 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Florida authorities are sharing the details of an unusual 911 call on New Year's Eve, from a man who said he wanted to report himself drunk-driving...

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