USF Baseball opens final homestand with win over UNF

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Ben Rozenblum and Rafael Betancourt each homered and drove in three runs in a 7-2 victory. TAMPA (May 12, 2024) – The University of South...

Polk State SALO coordinator wins prestigious service award

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For the second year in a row, the Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award will call Polk State College its home. Blessen Jacob, Program Coordinator for...

Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy

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Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill. A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to...

SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Highlights Women in Aviation

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This year, on its 50th anniversary, the annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will pay special attention to attracting young women to aviation, even...

Three restaurant chains attracted to Lake Wales, two new to Polk County

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Panera Bread is headed to the City of Lake Wales. It’s another new restaurant part of the City’s economic development portfolio. Site development plans for...

Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 6

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Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m....

Operation Pop Top: Two sales clerks arrested for illegal alcohol sales

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Two Winter Haven convenience store clerks were arrested for illegal alcohol sales on Monday, May 6, 2024 by deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's...

Homicide Investigation

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LAKELAND, FL (May 10, 2024) – On May 9, 2024, at 9:21 p.m. officers were called to a shooting at 1689 Village Center Drive...

Fort Meade transitions to combination-model fire department

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The City of Fort Meade is finalizing its transition from a volunteer fire department to a combination fire department, which includes both volunteer and...

Former Army Paratrooper finds new calling mentoring youth

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Wilfred Jr. Walker, known affectionately by the community as “Pop,” is a dedicated family man. Pop has a remarkable family tree that includes 8...