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Polk County Supervisor of Elections
Two long-time elected officials who have held multiple offices are competing for supervisor of elections. They are:. Republican Melony Bell, a former Fort Meade mayor and city commissioner, Polk County commissioner and currently in her third term in the Florida House of Representatives. Incumbent Lori Edwards, who is running as...
Downtown Conversion: Art Deco Bank to Italian-Style Steakhouse
A former CEO of the Shula Restaurant Group plans to convert the historic Florida National Bank building in downtown Lakeland into Prima 135, an upscale steakhouse. To help make the plan a reality, the building’s owner is seeking $195,000 in incentives from the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency. The restaurant:...
Rising Flu Cases in Florida: What the Latest Data Tells Us
Flu season is underway in Florida, and health officials are already reporting a notable rise in cases. The latest data from the Florida Department of Health, covering the week of September 15-21, 2024, shows an uptick in both flu-related emergency department visits and positive flu tests.
Lecture at FSC in Lakeland will cover book on Spanish influence on Florida's formation
Kevin Kokomoor, a professor at Coastal Carolina University, will speak Thursday in the Florida Lecture Series at Florida Southern College. Kokomoor will discuss his book, “La Florida: Catholics, Conquistadors, and Other American Origin Stories.” The lecture, presented by FSC’s Center for Florida History, begins at 7 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium. The event is...
FHSAA football rankings skewed; TFA golfer Mi Li shoots 61 | Varsity Weekly
High school football coaches are understandably concerned about the Florida High School Athletic Association power rankings that will determine at-large berths and playoff matchups. When Bishop Moore is ranked ahead of Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, which beat the Hornets 50-15 last week, alarm bells go off. The Raiders are ranked No. 1 for all classifications by MaxPreps but No. 29 in ...
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