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Privacy is a poor argument against police cameras | r. Bruce Anderson
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (554+ words) I’ve spent more time in Europe than I’d like to think, mostly in Germany. And though I’m no Europhile, I have to admit that wandering around in big cities over there has a level of safety simply not happening in…...
Tallahassee is picking local governments' pockets | Guest commentary
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (653+ words) I had the privilege of serving 12 years on the Polk County Commission. From that lofty perch, I would like to share my thoughts on the homestead exemption referendum. The first step in the budgeting process begins with the county property…...
Nonprofit opens Balance Center in Lakeland to prevent falls
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (242+ words) Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center will open its Balance Center on Aug. 17 to address the risk of falls among older adults. The Balance Center is at 2960 Lakeland Highlands Road in Lakeland, a few doors down from the main office. It…...
Polk commissioner proposes a sales tax to offset property tax cuts
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (1455+ words) He proposed two municipal ballot referendums: one that would ask Polk County voters to drop the current half-cent sales tax for indigent health care, and another referendum to add a 1% sales tax for infrastructure. During Friday's regularly scheduled Polk County…...
Seven apply for judge position on Highlands County Court
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (13+ words) Winter Haven News Chief...
Popular Lakeland restaurateurs expand, open new concept in Auburndale
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (621+ words) A successful Lakeland chef and restaurateur is launching a second location in Auburndale, getting back to their roots and hoping to anchor a new wave of small, independent businesses. Tina and Tim Calhoon, owners of Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar in…...
Here are 3 takeaways from Lakeland Christian's victory over Davenport
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (501+ words) LAKELAND — With the addition of some key transfers who join a a talented core of returning players, Lakeland Christian is said to have a lot of potential, especially on offense but also on defense. A lot of that potential was…...
Fort Meade recall advances for 2 of 3 commissioners | Exclusive
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (866+ words) The attempted recall process will move forward for two of three Fort Meade city commissioners targeted for removal. The Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office released its review of petitions the afternoon of Aug. 14. The assessment verified enough signatures from…...
Case solved months after 4 Florida family members die
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (166+ words) Nearly three months after a grandmother, mother, 4-year-old child and 4-month-old baby were fatally shot, police announced who killed them. The mother, Hailey Dempsey, 28, fatally shot her mother before killing two of her children in Plant City the morning of…...
Developer appeals to get Kathleen subdivision approved | Exclusive
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (393+ words) (This article was revised to correct the number of homes and density in the developer's new proposal.) The project developer for a proposed Deeson Road housing development in rural Kathleen has appealed a decision in June by the Polk County…...