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Day: May 29, 2024
Brush fires burn areas in several counties
Multiple brush fires are burning in areas in Polk and Highlands counties on Wednesday evening. The…
Man Rushed To Hospital After Setting Himself On Fire Inside Of Plant City Publix
A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after police say he was…
Lakeland Ministry helps the community by giving away free food and other necessities
Going to the grocery store these days is expensive, and a local ministry is helping ease…
On George Floyd’s anniversary, Tampa Bay activists demand justice for Lakeland resident Antwan Glover
On Saturday, May 25, African American community members in Lakeland, Florida gathered together with TAARPR (Tampa…
Florida Board of Education passes rule ensuring high school sports separated by biological sex
The State Board of Education reinforced its stance Wednesday that protecting the integrity of women and…
Lakeland startup makes advances in the publishing field
A husband-and-wife team seeks to help authors and publishers come together quicker — and with markedly…
Firefighters rescue a driver trapped under a tractor-trailer
Haines City and Polk County firefighters rescued a driver who had slammed into the rear of…
Talbot House purchased the old former Salvation Army’s East Polk shelter and has plans to extend its emergency shelter services for individuals who are homeless into Winter Haven
Maria Cruz, Talbot House’s director, said the nonprofit organization purchased The Salvation Army’s former East Polk…
2 killed in a fiery crash involving a semi, and a box truck in Polk County
Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a fiery crash involving a semi-truck and box truck,…
John Morgan says he ‘might’ run for governor
Floridians have seen attorney John Morgan’s billboard ads: “America’s Largest Injury Law Firm – Size Matters,” one reads.…
3 tropical waves emerge days before the 2024 hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves just days before the official start of…
Lakeland Fire Department proudly welcomes its newest rescue truck
Rescue 32, enhances our ability to serve and protect our community. Rescue 32 is equipped with…