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Pinellas attorney John Trevena seriously injured in hit-and-run crash
John Trevena felt his knees explode with pain as he was thrown against the dashboard of his car. Then he felt nothing. Trevena dialed 911 from inside the smashed Volkswagen Beetle. “I think I’m paralyzed,” he told the dispatcher. Trevena, a Pinellas County lawyer who has tried a...
When will Lakeland Linder have another restaurant? The latest on the airport's search
Despite claims of strong and continued interest, Lakeland officials have yet to receive a bid from any restaurateur interested in serving up food and drinks at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The city posted a request for proposals June 4 seeking a new restaurant operator at the airport after Waco Kitchen...
State Agency Launches Investigation into Patient Dumping in Lakeland
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is investigating the dumping of out-of-county patients at Lakeland homeless shelters. Hospitals throughout Florida are dumping patients in Lakeland using Uber or Lyft Lakeland homeless shelter faces escalating crisis!. News reports trigger investigation: The issue came to light in February and was reported...
The Lakeland Aero Club members are in Ostrow, Poland
Let’s go Team USA! Did you know that in addition to the Olympics just a few days away, The Lakeland Aero Club members are in Ostrow, Poland representing the US in the Junior World Gliding Championships!?!. This event is sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Air Sports...
2 Lakeland restaurants fall short of standards
Winghouse Bar & Grill, 4515 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland: On July 11, the restaurant had four violations, three related to a malfunctioning dishwasher. One was simply for the dishwasher in disrepair (basic). One was for the dishwasher failing to mix chlorine sanitizer (high priority). The other was for the water not being at least 120 degrees (intermediate). Finally, another intermediate violation was a failure to provide proof of state-approved employee training. A warning was issued and a follow-up was required.
Customer’s special order enrages worker at Burger King in The Villages
“Have it your way” was the slogan at Burger King for many years, but it wasn’t working for an employee who became enraged over a special order at the fast-food restaurant in The Villages. Miguel Garcia, 25, of Lakeland, is facing charges of battery, criminal mischief and disorderly...
Lakeland closes a popular city playground to cut down two diseased oak trees
Lakeland staff have closed down a city park starting Monday to allow for removal and cleanup of a potential hazard. Fletcher Park's playground was closed Monday for the city to remove two declining oak trees. The trees have noticeable and documented issues that could cause a hazard to those using the playground.
Bucs land 2-way superstar in latest 2025 NFL mock draft
You can never have too many talented players at wide receiver and cornerback, but what if you could get both for the price of one? That’s what happens for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the latest 2025 NFL mock draft from Draft Wire, which has the Bucs spending the No. 11 overall pick in next year’s draft on Colorado’s two-way superstar, Travis Hunter. A highly touted recruit who followed head coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State to Boulder, Hunter has legit NFL talent on both sides of the ball, making big players for the Buffs at both receiver and corner. The Bucs could use more talent at either spot, but while Hunter’s pro projections are probably higher on the defensive side of the ball, his big-play ability at either position gives him tons of potential at the next level. To check out the full first-round projection for next year’s draft at Draft Wire, click here. RelatedHow does Pro Football Focus grade every NFL team's offensive tackles?
An hour east of crowded Tampa, a search is underway for endangered Florida panthers
LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST — Sixty miles east of downtown Tampa, deep in a forest of pine trees and saw palmettos, a camera is tied to a tree. About the size of a tissue box and camouflaged like bark, this hidden device has captured remarkable scenes of untouched wilderness.
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