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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. ...
Crews battle scrap yard fire in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Billowing smoke and visible flames filled the air early Friday morning in Tampa after a local scrap yard caught fire, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. The 911 calls started coming in around 6:21 a.m. prompting fire crews to head to Scrap King on Dover Street,...
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.
Tampa woman in abortion-rights ad speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat
Caroline, the Tampa woman featured in the pro-abortion ad the DeSantis administration tried to force off the air, found out about the state’s threats to broadcasters over the ad as she prepared to evacuate because of Hurricane Milton. Although the Florida Department of Health threatened criminal charges against the television stations that aired the ad […]
Get into spooky season with these haunted Florida hotels
"Hotels, Motels & Inns of Florida," a new guidebook by Tampa Bay journalist Kristen Hare, has a lot more than just ghost stories. It's a 184-page deep dive into some of the most unique, memorable places to stay in the Sunshine State, organized by decade and packed with glossy vintage photos.
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...
Section of Scenic Highway in Lake Wales to close for 90-day resurfacing project
Scenic Highway between Stuart Avenue and East Orange Avenue in Lake Wales will be closed for approximately 90 days beginning Tuesday. Crews will be reconstructing and resurfacing the intersection of Park Avenue and Scenic Highway, the city said in a news release. Road improvements include adding accessible sidewalks and curbs, high-visibility crosswalks, stormwater drainage and gateway features. ...
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. ...
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