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The sink hole is about 5 feet deep and 30 feet wide, however police say the parking lot continues to buckle in areas out from the hole.
A possible sinkhole has developed in a Publix supermarket parking lot across from the entrance to Legoland and continues to spread.

The hole is approximately 30 feet wide and 5 feet deep, said Jamie Brown, spokeswoman with the Winter Haven Police Department.

Cracks and ripples in the pavement show it continues to spread farther away from the hole and toward Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Brown said.

Police and fire personnel are at the Publix, 6031 Cypress Gardens Blvd., ensuring public safety if the hole continues to open, Brown said.

Geologists are on their way to the scene to determine if it is a sinkhole and how big it is.

The parking lot is private property for the shopping center that houses Publix, K-Mart and several other outlets. Police have not evacuated anyone from the area and stores continue to remain open. No injuries have been reported.

Brian Swain, property manager, said he is worried about how the hole will affect surrounding properties, but it's still too early to tell.

"The good news is, sinkholes are repairable," he said. "In most cases."

This post will be updated.