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Grady Judd: Polk County preparing for Hurricane MiltonFOX 13 Tampa Bay5 hours ago
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & informationfox13news.com1 day ago
Hurricane Milton: Track, landfall timingFOX 4 Dallas | Fort Worth1 day ago
'S--- gonna get real': Woman armed with a 'bad temper' and a gun threatened and assaulted speeding driver, police sayLaw & Crime1 day ago
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'S--- gonna get real': Woman armed with a 'bad temper' and a gun threatened and assaulted speeding driver, police say
A Florida woman who police say has a "bad temper" is facing charges — again — after allegedly beating up a speeding driver. The post ‘S— gonna get real’: Woman armed with a ‘bad temper’ and a gun threatened and assaulted speeding driver, police say first appeared on Law & Crime.
Caribbean and Haitian Flavors Coming to Winter Haven This Month
Saincere Cuisine, co-owned by Mikel Saincere, is preparing to open its doors this month at 560 Ave J SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880. The family-owned restaurant will offer quick service with a dining room, specializing in Caribbean and Haitian cuisine, Saincere said.
Polk County Opens Citizen’s Information Line
Polk County’s Emergency Management Division has activated the Citizen’s Information Line to answer Tropical Storm Milton-related questions. This year, the Citizen’s Information Line’s local phone number is new. The local phone number is (863) 298-7500. The toll-free phone number is (866) 661-0228. The Citizen’s Information Line...
Local Emergency Resources for Before and After the Storm
As LkldNow continues keeping you updated on conditions before after the storm, here are some other helpful resources to keep you informed. Stay safe, everyone. Sign up for Alert Polk emergency text updates. Gas Buddy Lakeland gasoline availability and prices. United Way resources for before and after the storm. Home...
Vote now for The Ledger's Midseason Golfer of the Year
Polk County golfers have been on the course for weeks in 2024. And with their recent outings under their belt, the FHSAA rankings have become that much more valid. Senior Winter Haven golfer and The Ledger's two-time Golfer of the Year, Anthony Monteleone, at one point was the No. 1 boys’ golfer in Florida in 2024. But with the FHSAA tracking system constantly being updated, he’s now the No. 2 player in the state, but still ahead...
Pensacola Salvation Army leader deployed to Central Florida ahead of Milton’s landfall
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A local Salvation Army leader is heading to Central Florida ahead of Milton’s landfall. Salvation Army of Pensacola Captain Stephan Wildish is being deployed to Lakeland, Florida, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to prepare to serve those affected by what is now a category 5 hurricane. “We prepare for the worst and […]
Two Publix Vice Presidents Plan Retirement
Today, Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy announced the retirement of two officers and the promotion of two new officers, effective Jan. 1, 2025. After 46 years of dedicated service, Vice President of Industrial Maintenance and Industrial Operations Purchasing Randy Barber has announced his decision to retire at the end of this year.
Vote now: Record-setting swimmer from George Jenkins leads this week's Tremendous 10 poll
As the fall high school sports season heads into the second half and down the stretch, action in the pool is heating up with big meets that will lead up to the state meet in November. While the first of such meets, the Ridge meet, was rained out on Tuesday, the City of Lakeland Championship survived the weather on Thursday and saw George Jenkins senior Dylan Cardosi set a meet record. Cardosi heads this weeks list of...
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