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Kayaker found dead early Monday on Lake Annie in Waverly
A 40-year-old kayaker from Lake Wales was found dead on Lake Annie in Waverly early Monday morning after friends tried to search for him and reported him missing. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that Shane Park, 40, of Lake Wales went out on the lake about 3:30 p.m....
One dead, firefighter hurt in Dover fire
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — One person died and a firefighter was sent to the hospital Sunday after a large fire at a Dover-area business. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, the fire broke out around 4:45 p.m. at the Dover Mexican Market on Sydney Dover Road. Once firefighters could...
Jack Harrell, CEO and Philanthropist, Dies at 68
For many people in Lakeland, Jack Randolph Harrell Jr. embodied the core values of his family’s fertilizer and seed company, Harrell’s LLC:. to serve, honor and glorify God. take care of people. and grow Harrell’s financial strength. Harrell died on Saturday at his Lakeland home following a...
'It's been dead': Some Lake Miriam shop owners say business has slowed since Publix closed
LAKELAND – Heather Hoagland said since the automatic doors slid shut at Publix, she’s seen a drop in customers in her full-service hair salon. When the Publix at Lake Miriam Square closed for demolition and a rebuild on July 6, some of the plaza’s business owners and managers became concerned about business slowdowns...
Woman dies while working at a Polk County Mosaic plant
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is still investigating a death that occurred at the Mosaic phosphate plant in the Bradley area south of Mulberry. 29-year-old Jameka Williams was a process operator for the company and was working Friday night when she slipped and fell into the machinery. Polk County...
Two Adorable Rescue Kittens Beat The Odds To Find Forever Happiness Together
It’s amazing how kitten rescue missions often bring two kitties closer together. I can’t count the number of times I’ve come across stories of rescue kittens becoming inseparable best buddies. Today, I’ve got one of those heartwarming kitten rescue tales you won’t want to miss. It’s the...
Harrell's CEO Jack Harrell Jr. Dies
Harrell's CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack Harrell Jr. died after a short battle with Glioblastoma. “My family is saddened by the loss of my father, but we rejoice that he has gone home to Glory and is not in any more pain and suffering any longer. His body had been restored and he is at peace, said President and COO of Harrell’s Jack Harrell III. "My father was a great man who took care of so many people. Everyone else was always his main concern, rather than himself. We will all miss him but are so happy that he is rejoicing in Heaven.”
Man found dead in Polk County lake after he went kayaking
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man was found dead in a Polk County lake on Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. His body was recovered from Lake Annie in the Waverly area near Lake Wales. Officials said the man went out on the lake on his...
Jack Harrell Jr. led company through an era of change
As the head of the largest distributor of pesticides, fertilizers and specialty products for the turf industry, Jack Harrell, Jr. ushered the eponymous company through a process to become an employee-owned entity nearly a decade ago. A native of Lakeland, Florida, Harrell died July 13 after a brief battle with...
Jack Harrell, Dies at 68
For many people in Lakeland, Jack Randolph Harrell Jr. embodied the core values of his family’s fertilizer and seed company, Harrell’s LLC:. to serve, honor and glorify God. take care of people. and grow Harrell’s financial strength. Harrell died on Saturday at his Lakeland home following a...
Elegant Outdoor Thonotosassa Wedding | Mision Lago
“Our theme was modern elegance. We chose it because we thought it was timeless. Our wedding colors were neutrals with gold, black, and copper accents.” -The Bride. Vanessa and Tyler’s elegant rustic Thonotosassa wedding exuded Italian charm and natural elegance, surrounded by live oak trees and adorned with lush greenery and wooden accents.
Fatal crash closes SR 60 near Lake Wales
LAKE WALES, Fla. — A fatal crash has closed parts of State Road 60 east of Lake Wales on Tuesday afternoon. It happened near River Ranch Boulevard. >> This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available. WESH 2 News. WESH 2 News...
Plant City para archer qualifies for Paralympics after surviving brutal attack
PLANT CITY, Fla. - When we first met the unstoppable Tracy Otto in April 2023, she was determined to qualify for the paralympic archery team. She’s the survivor of a brutal attack at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, but she fought through her injuries, proving the impossible is possible.
Warner University’s Dr. David A. Hoag Tenure Ends For a New Calling
According to the university’s website, Warner University Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. David A. Hoag has been called to lead Christian higher education effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Hoag has been selected as the new President of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in Washington D.C., serving more than 185 schools.
Lakeland Police Department facing another police brutality allegation
LAKELAND, Fla. — A man is accusing Lakeland police officers of using unnecessary force, stemming from an incident in February. 10 Tampa Bay has obtained the police body cam video of the confrontation, which started when a man named of Marcus Adams says he stopped to smoke a cigarette on the Florida Southern College campus and was asked to leave.
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