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2 dead in collision north of Alberta on Sunday
Two people were killed in a traffic collision on Sunday night, said a report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Adrian L. Vickers, 21, of Brandon, FL was driving a 2014 Nissan Sentra that collided head-on with a 2007 Lexus RX being driven by Earnest L. Hudson, 67, of Alberta.
Services for beloved choir director Dr. Lawrence Ingram announced
Services for beloved choir director Dr. Lawrence Ingram have been announced. One service will be held in Florida and a second one in Texas. Services A memorial celebration will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 3920 W. Cardinal Drive, Beaumont. A celebration of life and legacy will be at noon […] The post Services for beloved choir director Dr. Lawrence Ingram announced appeared first on Orange Leader.
Couple followed to Florida home, shot after winning jackpot at Hard Rock casino
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A man and woman who had won a jackpot at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida, were shot and robbed after two men followed them home, according to court records. The couple was at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Aug. 2...
News Briefs 08.15.24
A breakfast will be held for the new Plant City Police Department Chief of Police and Deputy Chiefs on August 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Johnson’s Barbeque. This is a chance for the public to meet our new Chief of Police and Deputy Chiefs. The breakfast is sponsored by The Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation and Johnson’s Barbeque. The address to attend is 1407 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Orlando man accused of shooting 2 people in Sanford surrenders himself to Winter Haven police
A 51-year-old Orlando man who shot two people Sunday morning at a Sanford apartment complex surrendered to Winter Haven police on Monday, the Sanford Police Department said.
Long-serving president of Florida Southern College retires
Anne Kerr officially retired from Florida Southern College in Lakeland after serving 20 years as president. “It has been an honor and great blessing to serve as president of what I consider to be the finest small college in the nation,” Kerr says in a statement released by the college’s board of trustees that announced her pending retirement in February.
Denise Grimsley and Alison Hancock Appointed to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees
Florida - Wednesday August 14, 2024: Governor DeSantis has appointed Denise Grimsley and Alison Hancock to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees. Denise Grimsley - Grimsley, of Zolfo Springs, is the Chief Executive Officer of The Development Group. Previously, she was elected as a Florida State Senator and a member of the Florida House of Representatives. Grimsley received her Licensed Practical Nurse Certification from South Florida State College and her bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Warner University.
Men follow couple that just won big at casino, then shoot and rob them, Florida cops say
A couple cashed out after a big win at a casino, then they were followed home and shot, Florida authorities said. Marcus Jenkins, 34, and Tristin Wright, 36, face an array of charges in Hillsborough County in connection with what deputies are calling an attempted murder. Neither has attorney information available in court records.
Election foul? Neil Combee says Gow Fields' visit with Property Appraiser violated the law
A current county commissioner and candidate for Polk County Property Appraiser has launched a social media attack on his opponent that has raised eyebrows at the State Attorney’s Office. Polk County Commissioner Neil Combee took to social media last week to say his opponent, former Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields,...
Bjorn Debbassai Blanchard
Bjorn Debbassai Blanchard, formerly of Lincoln City, died July 27, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida after a struggle with mental illness. He was 32. Bjorn was born in Milwaukie, Oregon and lived in Lincoln City and Northeast Portland before moving with his parents to New Jersey at the age of 6. He lived and went to school in Princeton, New Jersey before moving to his grandparents’ home to attend high school in Lincoln City. He graduated Taft High School in 2010.
Primary decision: Three-way race for District 5 seat on the Polk County Commission
The election for District 5 is considered a universal primary race, so voters of all party affiliations will decide who gets the seat. This happens when all candidates for an elected office are of the same party, and the winner of the primary has no challenger in November. In this case, all the candidates are Republicans.
Winter Haven police make arrest in July 26 fatal stabbing of woman at construction site
Winter Haven police have made an arrest in the fatal July 26 stabbing of a 26-year-old woman at a construction site on 6th Street Northwest. In a news release Wednesday morning, police said Kenneth Lawrence Foresyth Jr., 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Angel Snell, 26, of Winter Haven. Foresyth, whom police said was homeless, also faces charges of making a false statement to law enforcement involving a capital felony and destroying or tampering with evidence.
Prescribed burn at Circle B Bar Reserve will shut down another trail for part of Thursday
Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division will conduct a 20-acre prescribed burn Thursday at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland. During the prescribed burn, a portion of the Eagle Roost trail, which is located near the uplands on the southern half of property, will be closed to the public, the county said in a news release. It is expected to reopen later Thursday.
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.
FISCAL YEAR 25 BUDGET WORKSHOP RECAP
The Lakeland City Commission participated in a Fiscal Year (FY) 25 Budget Workshop on August 12, 2024. During the four-hour workshop, the City Commission discussed public safety and future personnel needs for both fire and police. There was major dialogue about available cash on hand to satisfy rating agency scores and the need to have funds available if the community is impacted by a natural disaster. The last hour of the workshop was focused on millage rates and calculating cash reserves based on various property tax rates. The City Commission requested two millage rate budgeting scenarios that will be reviewed for the upcoming FY25 Budget Adoption Hearings scheduled for Thursday, September 5, and Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Renowned National Geographic Photojournalist Tim Laman To Counsel Nature Photography Enthusiasts
Renowned National Geographic photojournalist Tim Laman will counsel nature photography enthusiasts on how to capture the beauty and drama of the wild as part of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, Oct. 17-20. The festival, which coincides with the peak of fall migration, will feature field trips, boat excursions, seminars...
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.
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