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Important updates regarding registration, tuition and fees, books & more
Polk State College is exercising flexibility as students continue to navigate the start of the Fall 2024 Semester and the newly launched Polk Portal. Below are important dates and information regarding registration, tuition and fee payments, purchasing books and materials, and more. Registration for Fall 2024 16-week and Fastrack 1...
GoFundMe started for Everett couple killed in Florida car crash
So far, the GoFundMe has raised nearly $35,000. A GoFundMe for the Everett couple killed in a Florida car crash on August 7 has raised nearly $35,000. The funds raised will be used to support the couple’s three children, one of whom witnessed the crash. Ronald Jean Baptiste and...
New Beginnings High School Explains the Value of Cultivating Multiple Intelligences
The word “intelligence” is typically used to describe cognitive abilities like perception, learning, understanding, and reasoning. However, the concept of intelligence can also apply to a wide range of categories in which people develop knowledge and skills. New Beginnings High School in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Fort Meade explore the value of recognizing and cultivating multiple intelligences to enrich the learning experience while supporting diverse student capabilities.
These restaurants that fell short, and why
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill, 3635 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland: On Aug. 6, the restaurant had 11 violations, the most for any inspection during the week. There were three high-priority violations: one for raw chicken stored over vegetables inside a drawer on the cook line. One was for temperature-controlled foods being stored at greater than 41 degrees, including octopus, shrimp, scallops, tilapia, steak, chicken, pico, shredded cheese, and shredded lettuce. The last was for a dented can of sliced jalapenos. A stop-sale was issued on the jalapenos. The other two issues were corrected while the inspector was on site.
Lake County deputies apprehend suspect wanted on Utah warrants
A Polk City man was arrested for giving false information to a deputy during a traffic stop because he believed he had warrants from Utah. A deputy observed the driver of a 2000 Cadillac passenger car, later identified as 30-year-old Coaltin Justin Key, traveling south on State Road 33 around 12:21 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle did not have proper working tag lights on the rear.
‘Is this going to be the last time I see him?’ Mother concerned over son’s treatment at Polk Halfway House
Authorities said a teenage girl took her own life at a state-run facility in Hillsborough County. The site has since been shut down, and the state terminated its contract with the company who ran it.
2 dead in Sunday morning crash
DALLAS COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two people are dead following a crash early Sunday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says. Shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, two cars collided while traveling on Alabama 5. Shortly after the crash, one of the vehicles caught fire. The drivers of both cars, Earnest...
Former Red Box employee has thousands of DVDs with no place to deliver them after company files for bankruptcy
LAKELAND, Fla. — One of the largest DVD rental chains in the country, Red Box, has ceased operations after its parent company filed for bankruptcy. It’s left many now former employees with no direction on what will happen next, including one previous worker living in Polk County. Nick...
The Olympics may be over, but one Lakeland family is still celebrating
LAKELAND, Fla. — When Lakeland native Monae’ Nichols competed in the long jump finals, her friends and family gathered around the TV at her grandparents house. She may have been more than 4,500 miles away in Paris, but her hometown support system made it feel like they were right there with her.
Aldi beginning conversion of Winn-Dixie stores in Florida after acquisition, here's where
Get your quarters ready. The process has begun for some of Florida's Winn-Dixie grocery stores to be converted into Aldi stores following an acquisition by the Germany-based company. Which ones? Aldi is keeping that list to itself for the most part, but some news is trickling out. "We have officially kicked off the...
Hillsborough jail deputy arrested on assault, battery charges in Brandon
A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Tuesday on assault charges stemming from a dispute with a neighbor in Brandon. Deputies arrested Cory Faircloth shortly after 8:30 p.m. while responding to an altercation between Faircloth and his neighbor outside a home on Blueberry Lane, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
Hillsborough County first responders finish mowing Seffner man’s lawn after he collapsed doing yardwork
SEFFNER, Fla. - Several first responders in Hillsborough County can now add lawn care to their repertoire after they finished mowing a Seffner man’s yard on Tuesday. When Laurie Canning couldn’t get a hold of her 89-year-old father, she went to check on him. She found him lying...
2 arrested after Riverview couple says they were ambushed following a big casino win
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A Riverview couple is recovering after reporting they were ambushed and shot outside their home earlier this month after they won a jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested Marcus Jenkins and Tristin Wright in...
Youth football League Registration Open For 2024 Season
For younger athletes who still want to participate in football but not at the high school level, the City of Plant City is proud to offer a youth flag football program for the 2024 season. Although schedules have not been announced yet due to registration still being open, it has been determined that the season will run from September 14 until November 2, with games being held every Saturday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex.
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