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PCPD: Matthew Nixon expected to recover from injuries caused by explosive

Kevin The Editor

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A local man who was injured by an explosive device is expected to recover from his injuries, but remained at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after undergoing surgery late Friday per the latest from the Polk County Police. 28-year-old Matthew Nixon was airlifted to the Atlanta hospital on Friday by Redmond Airlife after an explosive…

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Arbor Day cleaning event coming up on Feb. 21

February 12, 2026
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By Kevin The Editor

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Arbor Day is fast approaching, and local residents are encouraged to celebrate nature next weekend and take part in a cleanup effort at a local park. Keep Polk Beautiful is set to host a cleanup event on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Goodyear Park’s foot bridge across Cedar Creek. The event…

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