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FDLE arrests Town Councilman for delivery of controlled substances

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Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today arrested Donald Edward Boyd, 77, of 201 Spruce Avenue, for three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance and one count of battery. Boyd is a town councilman in Lake Placid.

An investigation conducted by FDLE agents and the city of Lake Placid Police Department revealed that Boyd was providing a variety of prescription pills, including hydrocodone, Zenzedi and Alprazolam to an individual on multiple occasions over the past several years.

Boyd was booked into the Highlands County Jail. He will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit.

RoadWatch Advisory for SR 70 from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road in Highlands County

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HIGHLANDS COUNTY

SR 70 from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road in Lake Placid: Maintenance contract project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing  3 ½ miles of road from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road on State Road 70 in Lake Placid. On Thursday, March 1st and Friday, March 2nd from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. motorists should expect single lane closures for eastbound and westbound traffic with flagging operations on SR 70 from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road.  Motorists are advised to use caution in this area and obey the posted speed limits.

PSC Customer Service Hearings for Punta Gorda and Lake Placid

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The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) invites customers of Utilities Inc. of Florida (Utilities, Inc.) to participate in customer service hearings in Punta Gorda and Lake Placid on the utility’s petition for a water and wastewater rate increase. The hearings will allow customers to provide public comment on Utilities Inc.’s rate request. Customer input will be taken into consideration when the Commission considers this request.

The service hearings are scheduled for the following times and locations:

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
9:30 a.m.
Charlotte Harbor Event Center
75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

6:00 p.m.
Deeann Lakefront Estates Clubhouse
409 Stephen Drive
Lake Placid, FL 33852

In August 2016, Utilities Inc. filed a petition with the PSC to increase its water and wastewater rates. Utilities Inc. provides service to 27 systems in Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Seminole Counties.

For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.