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A Florida sailor who went viral after deciding to brave Hurricane Milton on his boat has been arrested after he refused to move his boat over alleged health hazards. Joseph Malinowski, more commonly known as Lieutenant Dan on T...Daily Mail1 day ago
College student gave birth in her dorm, killed the newborn and went back to sleep, cops sayThe Independent23 hours ago
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High school football: Jones beats Lake Wales to win District 4-7A championship
ORLANDO — Jones may have one of the state's most potent passing games, but the Tigers did most of their damage on the ground Friday. Senior running back Jaquail Smith rushed for three touchdowns and Duante Wallace added one as Jones beat visiting Lake Wales 31-19 to claim the Class 4A, District...
Some Polk County Families Face Hunger After Hurricane Food Spoilage
Recovering from a hurricane is stressful for everyone. But for those living paycheck to paycheck, there are extra difficulties. Even before Hurricane Milton appeared on weather radars, 13.7% of Polk County residents were considered “food insecure” — experiencing times each month when they’d run out of food or have to choose between paying bills or buying groceries.
FL Is Getting New Locations Of The Eatery Named The Best Chicken Salad By Southern Living
Floridians know that there's no shortage of places where you can get chicken - from KFC to Popeye's to Chick-fil-A. However, none of these was said to have the country's "best" chicken salad sandwich like Chicken Salad Chick's "Fancy Nancy." That meal earned the moniker "best" chicken salad title by Southern Living in the summer of 2020. Florida will be getting new stores of this chain - in Lakeland and Melbourne.
Election for open seat in Florida House 49 pits pair of first-time candidates
The election for Florida House District 49, one of two open seats in Polk County, pits a pair of political newcomers, Republican Jennifer Kincart Jonsson and Democrat Ashley Herrmann. While each is making her first run for office, Jonsson has an enormous advantage in campaign funds and the backing of the Republican political establishment. Her family is well entrenched in Polk County, whereas Herrmann lives just outside the county in Hillsborough. ...
In Lakeland city limits, Milton damaged 900 buildings, destroyed 27. Dozens still inaccessible
The full picture of Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on the City of Lakeland has started to emerge with hundreds of damaged and flooded buildings as the cleanup and repair is just beginning. Lakeland commissioners received a comprehensive update from the city's department heads at 9:30 a.m. Friday, providing detailed accounts of actions during the hurricane and post-Milton cleanup. ...
Lakeland Assesses Hurricane Damage, Including a Trashed New Roof at the RP Funding Center
Lakeland city commissioners today watched dramatic footage of police rescues during Hurricane Milton, heard about the storm trashing a new roof at the RP Funding Center and learned that Lakeland Electric restored power in half the time it took after Hurricane Irma in 2017. It was all part of a...
Feeling incredibly grateful this week and we just had to share!
Mrs. Harbison’s class at South McKeel Academy wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the Linemen, Mutual Aid, and the LakelandPD for their tireless efforts and dedication this past week. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you’ve done for our community.
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