At approximately 6:00 am, on Saturday, September 21, 2013, a shooting incident occurred in the area of Edwin Street, NE Winter Haven. 31-year-old Kelvin Lewis Key-Herrington, 518 Sears Avenue NE, Winter Haven, was identified as the shooter. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for an injury to the hand.

66-year-old Deborah Mobley Thompson, Key-Herrington’s grandmother, 213 Avenue P NW, Winter Haven, approached a witness shortly after the incident and threatened the witness with violence if her grandson was identified as the shooter.

There are active warrants for the arrest of both Key-Herrington and Thompson. Key-Harrington is facing charges of Attempted Murder, Shooting into an occupied Vehicle, Tampering with a Victim and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Thompson is facing charges of Tampering with a Witness.

Anyone with information in the whereabouts of Key-Herrington and Thompson is urged to contact Detective Jacob Alderman at 863.297.1100, or 863.298.6200.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL HEARTLAND CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.

Update: WHPD advises missing woman has been found is okay!

Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 52 year-old woman who has not been seen since 9-23-13.
Melanie Kay Chang (W/F 08/22/61) was seen leaving her residence located at 1842 Avenue P SW in a white 2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited SUV (FL Tag# BLNP85) on 9-23-13 to her place of employment to get her work schedule. She picked up her schedule, but did not shown up for work scheduled on 9-24. She has not been seen or heard from. She has not made contact with her family.
Due to comments Chang has previously made, her family fears she may harm herself.
Anyone with information on Chang’s whereabouts or sees her vehicle is asked to contact the Winter Haven Police Department at 863-401-2256 or by calling 9-1-1.

MISSING: Melanie Kay Chang W/F 08/22/61
VEHICLE: 2007 Chrysler Aspen (white) FL TAG# BLNP85

Motorcycle Awareness Ride In Honor of Greg Drummond

Lake Wales, Florida – On August 29th at 7:19 AM, a vehicle pulled out in front of a motorcyclist on Hwy 60 and Alturus Rd. The motorcyclist Greg Drummond struck the left side of the vehicle and was critically injured and transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center. On September 20th Greg Drummond died from his injuries sustained in that accident.

Friends are having a motorcycle awareness ride Saturday September 28, 2013 starting at the Eagle Lake Post office then ride to Lake Wales DMV then North on Hwy 27 and head to Ott Laughlin funeral home in Winter Haven. The riders are gathering at 1pm and starting at 1:15pm. Funeral services for Mr. Drummond will start at 3pm. There is no fee to join in the ride. If your interested you can Contact A J. Elrod by clicking this link – A.J. Elrod

Lakeland, Florida – The PCSO has advised that  Kelvin Lewis Key Herrington, an attempted murder suspect, has been arrested. At approximately 6:00 am, on Saturday, September 21, 2013, a shooting incident occurred in the area of Edwin Street, NE Winter Haven.  31-year-old Kelvin Lewis Key-Herrington, 518 Sears Avenue NE, Winter Haven, was identified as the shooter.

He had been sought by PCSO until today when it was reported that he had been captured.

Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16 year-old Winter Haven male who was last seen on 9-29-13.
Jesse James Beshon (11-5-96) was last seen at his home, 2231 Ave B NW in Winter Haven on 9-29-13. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, black shorts and blue and black Rebook shoes. He has a tattoo of FTP on the right inside forearm. Anyone with information on Beshon’s whereabouts is asked to call the Winter Haven Police Department at 863-401-2256 or send an inbox message to this page.
Beshon

A Winter Haven man has been arrested on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder and Battery on the Elderly after a violent altercation overnight.

On 10-8-13 just after midnight, Michael Jerome Ellis (DOB 1-11-69) was inside of a Winter Haven residence with the two victims. One of the victims was asleep in another room while Ellis was in the living room with the other victim. The identity of the victims are being withheld pursuant to F.S. 119.071(2)(h).
Ellis and the first victim got into a verbal altercation, which quickly escalated. Ellis went to another area of the residence returning with a knife and began stabbing the victim multiple times in the neck, shoulder and back area. Ellis attempted to stab the victim in the stomach, but the victim blocked the knife causing severe cuts to the arm, hand and fingers.

The second victim, who is older than 65 years old, heard the commotion and came into the room. Ellis shoved the elderly victim back causing the victim to fall over a table. The elderly victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The stabbing victim was transported by ambulance to Lakeland Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

When Police arrived Ellis had fled the scene. Police were able to track Ellis down and arrest him, charging him with one count of Attempted First Degree Murder With a Weapon (Life Felony) and Battery on the Elderly Over 65 (F-3). Ellis was transported and booked into the Polk County Jail.

Ellis, who has spent time in State Prison, has a lengthy record resulting in more than 24 arrests on charges including petit theft, trespassing, battery, dealing in stolen property and driving while license suspended.

Lake Wales, Florida – On October 25, 2013, the Central Florida HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) task force charged nine suspects and seized illegal narcotics in the Lake Wales and Winter Haven areas.

Detectives served a search warrant at 1448 Morningside Drive in Lake Wales after establishing probable cause that illegal narcotics were being sold from the house. Eight adults and two children were located in the home. During a search of the residence, detectives located marijuana and drug paraphernalia throughout the entire residence. Seven of the adults were arrested, and detectives notified the Department of Children and Families in regards to the children – DCF placed the children with relatives. Moises Rodriguez also resides at the residence but was not home during the execution of the search warrant. Detectives located Rodriguez at his place of employment and arrested him for narcotics located inside of his bedroom.

Detectives also received information that there was a substantial amount of marijuana at 4138 Vista Del Lago Drive in Winter Haven. Detectives executed a search warrant at that house, and located approximately 2 pounds of marijuana; a stolen .22 caliber firearm; $900.00 in U.S. currency; and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Deshala Robinson resides at the residence and was present at the time of the search warrant. Robinson was arrested without incident.

ARRESTS MADE WERE:

Cody Joyce, DOB 7/8/92, of 200 Emerald Ave, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis (Less Than 20 Grams); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Prescription Drug without Prescription; no previous arrests in Polk County.

Diana Cressman, DOB 11/16/92; of 1448 Morningside Drive, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis (Less 20); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Prescription Drug without Prescription; no previous arrests in Polk County.

Sarah Cressman, DOB 12/27/89; of 1448 Morningside Drive, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis (Less 20); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Resisting Arrest; she has one previous arrest in Polk County, in February 2013 for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

Tara Wells, DOB 9/2/91; of 1448 Morningside Drive, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Maintain Residence for Drug Use; no previous arrests in Polk County.

Moises Rodriguez, DOB 8/15/82; of 1448 Morningside Drive, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Maintain Residence for Drug Use; he has 9 prior arrests in Polk County from 2004, on charges such as: Grand Theft of Firearm, Grand Theft, Burglary, Dealing in Stolen Property, Possession Marijuana, Possession Paraphernalia, DWLSR, VOP; He was sentenced to one year in state prison in April 2011 for two counts of VOP/Grand Theft, and was released in November 2011.

Hahshim Saunders, DOB 8/14/91; of 30912 Single Tree Ct, Lake Wales; charged with: Disorderly Conduct; Resisting Arrest; he has two prior arrests in Polk County, both for Battery.

Richard Vickery, DOB 5/31/89; of 1448 Morningside Drive, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis (Less 20); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; he has one prior arrest in Polk County, for Possession of Cannabis and Paraphernalia.

Carlus Stephens, DOB 12/26/90; of 1448 Morningside Drive, Lake Wales; charged with: Possession of Cannabis (Less 20); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; no prevous arrests in Polk County.

Deshala Robinson, DOB 8/8/88; of 4138 Vista Del Lago Drive, Winter Haven; charged with: Possession of Cannabis WITS within 1000 feet of Public Housing; Possession of Cannabis (Over 20 Grams); Maintain Structure for Drug Sales; Grand Theft Firearm; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; 3 counts of Child Neglect; no previous arrests in Polk County.

Moises Rodriguez

Daina Cressman

Carlus Stephan’s

Deshala Robinson

Tera Wells

Cody Anne Joyce

Richard Adam Vickery

Sarah Cressman

Hahshim Saunders

Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two smash and grab burglars who rammed a vehicle through the front of a store in the early hours of Sunday morning.

On 10-27-13 at approximately 1:38 a.m., an older model red Jeep Cherokee rammed through the front windows at the Metro Mart store (1140 6th St., NW, Winter Haven), not once but twice. Two males got out of the vehicle while the driver maneuvered the vehicle to give the suspects room to enter.   The jeep was later reported stolen from a residence in the Jan Phyl Village area of Winter Haven. At the time of this release, the Jeep has not been recovered.
The two male suspects had their heads, faces and hands completely covered. They ran into the store and are seen jumping the counter. At this time, an inventory revealed that four sets of Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones, valued at more than $1,100 was taken.

One suspect has long dreads and is wearing a black hoodie, black long pants with white sneakers and a white tee shirt around his face. The second suspect was wearing a gray hoodie with light colored shorts with red trim. He also had a white tee shirt across his face.
The Jeep is described as a red 1996 Jeep Cherokee with three stickers in the back window – a Ron John Surf Shop on the right side and a 13.1 and a 26.2 oval sticker, both on the left side.

Anyone with information on the identity of these suspects is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Winter Haven, Florida – On Thursday, October 31, 2013, Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover detectives arrested 38-year-old James Fultz, 4248 Mahogany Run, Winter Haven, charging him with one count each of: Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex, Use of a Computer to Solicit Sex, Use of a Two-Way Communication Device, Transmitting Harmful Material to a Minor, and Attempted Lewd Battery.

Earlier in October 2013, Fultz initiated contact with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl online. The conversations with the detective rapidly turned sexual in nature.

During the conversations, Fultz said he wanted to teach the 14-year-old “how to properly” preform sexual acts on an adult man. Fultz sent an image of his penis to the undercover detective who Fultz believed to be a 14-year-old girl. Fultz was told the child’s age numerous times and advised he did not have a problem with it.

Fultz discussed traveling to the 14-year-old’s house and transporting her back to his apartment to have sex. The suspect agreed he would travel to Aldine Combee Park on his day off to meet the child. (Fultz listed his employer as Wal-Mart.)

When Fultz was taken into custody, he gave a full post Miranda confession, saying he knew the child was 14 and he made a “mistake.”

Fultz told detectives he purchased condoms on his way to the park. Fultz told detectives he planned to take the child away from the park, have sex with her, then bring her back.

Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two people involved in a weekend shootout in broad daylight that left one person injured.
On 11/3/13 at approximately 1 p.m., Marcus Lutrell Walden (DOB 12/22/88, 604 Terranova St., Winter Haven) and Darrius Austin (DOB 11/23/90, 3409 Warbler Ave., Winter Haven) argued in the area of the 100 block of Ave. P, NW in Winter Haven. As the argument escalated, Walden left the location, returning moments later armed with firearm. As Walden was approaching the area, he fired three or four shots at Austin.

According to witnesses, Austin was hit in the leg while he returned fire. Austin got into a vehicle and drove off while Walden continued firing. One shot hit the vehicle in the passenger door. Austin abandoned the vehicle at Palmetto and First St. NE and got into another vehicle driven by an unknown black male. Austin has not been located and has not made contact with Police. According to family members, he did not want to seek medical attention because of a warrant for his arrest stemming from violation of probation on burglary and assault charges from November 2012.

A warrant has been obtained for Marcus Lutrell Walden for Attempted Homicide, Possession of a Firearm by A Felon and Violation of Probation.
Police are asking for anyone who knows the whereabouts of either Walden or Austin, who both are considered armed and dangerous, to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Update: Charles Anwhar Roberts has been found in Highlands County and arrested by the Highlands County Sheriffs Office.
Thank you to everyone who assisted in locating Roberts. – WHPD Statement

Winter Haven Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Charles Anwhar Roberts (DOB 12/13/76) for four counts of Sexual Battery on a Child/over 12 under 16 (F-1), Child Abuse (F-3) and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (M-1).
Roberts is believed have moved to the Sebring area more than a month ago.
The incidents involved a 13 year old that occurred in late March 2013 while Roberts lived in Winter Haven.

Roberts has served time in the Florida State Prison and has a criminal history dating back to 1996 that includes numerous drug charges for possession and sale of cocaine and marijuana, battery and resisting arrest with and without violence.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Roberts is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or Detective Nick Gregory at 863-292-7924. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Winter Haven, Florida – A call went out to EMS and Fire earlier this morning regarding a vehicle being in the water near Lake Ned Rd.  According to the PCSO the vehicle was apparently stolen and the thieves ditched it in the lake.

The is an ongoing investigation and we will update when we have more information.

William Jovon Hicks

Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of William Jovan Hicks (DOB 9-3-77;  Ave B., SW, Winter Haven) for one count of Aggravated Battery With A Deadly Weapon after he allegedly struck a 16 year-old in the head with a handgun.
On 11-20-13 at approximately 9:20 a.m., the pair were in the area of 25th St., SW in Winter Haven. Hicks accused 16 year-old Frankie Rolle of trying to break into his home. Rolle denied the accusations and turned to talk to a friend who was also in the area.
Hicks walked away, but returned with a bag. Hicks once again accused Rolle and then produced a black handgun from inside the bag. Before Rolle had time to react, Hicks struck Rolle in the head and he fell to the ground, being knocked out and regained consciousness inside of an ambulance. Rolle was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center, was treated and released for a laceration over his eye.
Hicks has a long criminal history that include serving time in Florida State Prison. Charges dating back to 1995 range from Grand Theft Auto, Marijuana and Cocaine charges, Robbery, Carrying A Concealed Firearm and Burglary.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hicks is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Polk County animal controls annual Pet Fest is right around the corner!
Dec 7th 10am to 4pm
Polk County Animal Control Shelter
7115 De Castro Road
Winter Haven, Florida
Lots of fun activities, pet care clinics and special demonstrations.

Download the full flyer here.

Winter Haven, Florida – A 25 year-old woman is dead and her 52 year-old mother is under arrest for her death after the daughter is shot at the front door.

Home at 418 18th St. SE Winter Haven where enraged Mother accidentally kills Daughter

On 11-25-13 at approximately 8:45 p.m., 25 year-old Ruby Bing (HighPoint Ct, Winter Haven) went to the home of her mother, located at 481 18th Street SE, Winter Haven, to visit.

The mother, 52 year-old Adele Bing was inside the residence after having a heated argument with her boyfriend earlier in the day. The boyfriend, 39 year-old James Lane (481 18th Street SE) was at the hospital being treated for injuries to his head after Adele Bing hit him with a gun.

Hospital officials contacted the Winter Haven Police Department and while officers were interviewing Lane at the hospital, a call came in about a shooting at the same 18th St. SE address.
Ruby Bing was at the door of her mother’s residence holding her 4 month-old baby while knocking on the door. Adele Bing was still upset about the argument between her and Lane when her daughter knocked on the door. Adele Bing thought the person knocking was Lane (boyfriend).

Adele Bing armed herself with a baseball bat and a handgun. As she opened the door a shot was fired, hitting her daughter in the upper chest. The 4 month-old was not injured. Ruby Bing died at the scene.
Adele Bing was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder (F-1) and Child Abuse Without Great Bodily Harm (F-3). Bing was transported to the Polk County Jail.

Winter  Haven, Florida – Grady Judd will address the media later today with details in  the arrest of 80 people related to a Prostitution Sting that took place this weekend from Thursday to Sunday.

Judd will provide details about the four-day online undercover operation targeting prostitution at 2:00 p.m. today.

From December 12th through 14th, Polk County Sheriff’s detectives, operating in an undercover capacity, conducted an online
vice operation targeting online prostitution.

The 80 suspects were charged with crimes ranging from soliciting for prostitution, soliciting another to commit a lewd act, deriving support/proceeds from prostitution, and aiding/abetting prostitution. Two-thirds of those arrested have criminal histories – those details will be provided at the news conference and will be in the written release.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 80 suspects during the investigation – Arrests include a 16-year-old girl whom detectives believe is the victim of human trafficking, and the 20-year-old man,  Stanley Benson, and 26 year old woman, Amanda Parker, who allegedly brought her to the location. A FL Dept of Corrections Probation Officer; a 50-year-old suspect who has been arrested by PCSO twice before during the same type of operation; and an Altamonte Springs attorney, to name a few.

Detectives learned that 16 of those arrested are receiving food stamps / SNAP benefits. Nine of the “johns” told Deputies that they were married and one was engaged to be married. Five of the prostitutes told deputies they were married.

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Winter Haven, Florida – According to the Winter Haven Police Department a woman was found deceased in her apartment at the Carlton Arms Apartment complex in Winter Haven, Florida. At this time the cause of death has not been confirmed and authorities are waiting on an autopsy to be performed. Authorities are not releasing her name or any additional information, because family members have not be notified of her death.

Witnesses at the scene advise that crime scene units were at the apartment late yesterday and investigators were canvasing the area, asking questions. This is a developing story and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.

Accident at the intersection of Cypress Gardens Rd. & Cypress Gardens Blvd. (Photo Provided By Bronson)

Winter Haven, Florida – An accident has occurred at the intersection of Cypress Gardens Blvd & Cypress Gardens Rd. Emergency crews are on scene. Please drive carefully. We have no details regarding injuries at this time,  but will update this article if anything significant occurs.

Couple Under The Influence of K2 Make False Missing Child Claim

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Winter Haven, Florida – A Bartow woman and her boyfriend are under arrest after they reported her seven year-old son missing from the Winter Haven Library after the pair took him there last night. However, the mother hadn’t been face to face with the boy since October 2012.

On 12-18-13 at approximately 5:55 p.m., Lauren Victoria Campbell (DOB 4-15-89, 820 Vine St., Bartow) and Stephen David Beebe (DOB 12-17-85, 1532 Fox Ridge Run, SW, Winter Haven) arrived at the Winter Haven Public Library reportedly for Beebe to use a computer inside of the library. This is where the two stories differ.

According to Campbell, Beebe took her son into the restroom and exited without the boy. Campbell said she went in to see if she could find the boy, but he was nowhere to be found. Campbell asked a librarian to contact police. According to Beebe, when they arrived at the library, he left Campbell and the boy inside of his truck while he entered the library to use a computer. Both claimed that the boy was with them when they arrived at the library.

Within five minutes of the call, more than 10 members of the Winter Haven Police Department responded and immediately began canvassing the area in an attempt to locate the child. Members also started reviewing video of neighboring businesses as well as the library in an attempt to locate images that could help direct where the child could possibly be. The child was never seen in the video. However, Campbell and Beebe are seen entering and exiting the restroom area multiple times.
Within an hour, officers were able to contact the boy’s father, who lives in Kissimmee and inquired of the child’s whereabouts. It was then that officers determined the boy was well and with his father, Steven Kozacek. He stated the boy had been with him all day and, actually, Campbell had not seen her son face-to-face since Halloween 2012. Osceola deputies confirmed the well being of the child after responding to the father’s home in Kissimmee.

During the interviews with both Campbell and Beebe, it appeared that they were under the influence of narcotics. When confronted with the fact that her son was with his father and he had not been in her presence all day and in fact more than a year, she indicated that she had smoked K2 and said, “I guess I didn’t have my son then.”

Campbell and Beebe were both arrested and charged with Giving False Information to Law Enforcement During Investigation and booked into the Polk County Jail. Campbell, who is being held without bond, has an extensive history including drug charges, grand theft, petit theft, larceny and failure to appear. Beebe is being held on $500 bond.

WHAT IS K2?

Synthetic marijuana is a designer drug in which herbs, incense or other leafy materials are sprayed with lab-synthesized liquid chemicals to mimic the effect of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in the naturally grown marijuana plant (cannabis sativa). Synthetic marijuana, also known by the name of “Spice” or “K2” first became available in the U.S. in 2008. It was frequently marketed as an incense in colorful three ounce pouches and labeled “not for human consumption”. Spice or K2 became increasingly popular with high school students and young adults because it was legally obtainable from convenience stores, smoke shops, and online – until July 2012 when a national ban was enacted against the sale of synthetic cannabinoids in the U.S.¹

Popular belief is that synthetic marijuana is safe, non-toxic, and elicits a psychoactive (mind-altering) effect similar to regular marijuana. However, case reports and surveys have identified serious toxicities that occur with use of synthetic marijuana, and some users have required emergency room treatment. The chemicals synthesized for the production of synthetic pot can be more potent than natural THC found in marijuana, and may have more dangerous side effects.

A combination of customers, friends and employee’s bring Christmas to local children through The Mission of Winter Haven

By Carl Fish

Winter Haven, Florida – Local businessman B.J. Mannix will be the first person to tell you “this isn’t about my business”. So we won’t be mentioning the business name in this article, but I’m sure those people that are his customers, friends or blessed by this man’s big heart, will know what company we are talking about. And what we are talking about is over 200 toys being delivered to The Mission (Christian Faith Based Ministry In Winter Haven). “There is no better satisfaction to me than giving back to a community that has been so good to me over the years” said Mannix. 

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The idea to donate to The Mission came from B.J.’s marketing director Heather Koth. “I had volunteered at The Mission a few times and when she mentioned them I was more than ready to get started. We sent an email to our customers, mailed them a flier and posted it on Facebook.” said Mannix. What he did was fairly simple. He just reached out to his customer base and told them that he was giving back to the community and offered to pick up any toys that people would like to donate with him. The customers had until the 13th of December to leave the items at a predetermined place and he would pick them up. The results were fantastic. Over 50 customers, friends and B.J.’s wonderful employee’s collect over 200 toys. Those toys were delivered to The Mission on Monday morning December, 16th.

“A customer of mine said to me one day that “giving back is selfish. You get way more out of it than you give”. She was right and I strongly urge people to volunteer in some fashion. When I challenged people to give back at Mckinze’s funeral, I meant it. If you’re feeling like life is hard, you’re at the bottom of the barrel or can’t win for losing, volunteer! There’s always someone hurting more or struggling more than you. I surround myself with GREAT people that also like to give back. That makes life enjoyable and very rewarding. I want to make sure people know about The Mission. They aren’t just handing out toys. They give back to people that truly need it, every day, without complaining or making excuses. They’re the ones that deserve the attention.” said Mannix.

I don’t personally know B.J. Mannix. Sure I’ve givin the big guy a bear hug at McKinze Clayton’s funeral and shook his hand a couple of times, but were not buddies per say. However he is my brother. He embodies what the Lord commanded us all to do shortly before he left this earth. I think it is so appropriate at this time of year to remember one of the last lesson’s he taught us.

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13: 34-35

As you go about Christmas, remember B.J.’s words. ” If you’re feeling like life is hard, you’re at the bottom of the barrel or can’t win for losing, volunteer! There’s always someone hurting more or struggling more than you.” Or if at anytime you see a need, reach out to those that you have influence with to do something good for someone else.

More info about The Mission -

Making a Difference One Family at a Time

We desire to give people a hand up by leading them to a life of faith in Christ, and helping them become self-sufficient members of our community.

This is achieved by providing spiritual and physical resources at no charge to anyone in Polk County.

If you need help we are here for you!

180 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Email: TheMission@LoveMakingaDifference.com
Phone: 863-299-2348
Fax: 863-299-9011