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The Ledger

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This sweet American bulldog lives up to her name - Precious

Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org . To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention. For questions, contact SPCA Florida’s Adoption Center at 863-577-4615 or adopt@spcaflorida.org . Precious Breed: American bulldog/mixed breed Gender: Female Weight: 40 pounds Age: 5 years Orphaned Since: Aug. 13 Adoption Fee: $150 Precious, a mixed-breed American bulldog, lives up to her name. A canine team member says Precious is sweet, rolls with the punches and is compatible with other dogs. She arrived at SPCA Florida from Polk County Animal Control as an underweight pooch (but now is an ideal weight) and a stray with a questionable past. Precious is anxious to embrace and thrive during obedience training (it’s never too late to learn) to speed up her welcome into her deserving home where she can lavish lots of love and loyalty on everyone. Bond with her while she learns how to sit,

Lakeland, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Polk County Voters Approve 1-Mill School Tax Increase

Polk County voters approved a 1.0 ad valorem millage (1-mill) property tax increase on November 3, 2026. The measure passed with approximately 60% of the vote (145,311 “Yes” to 94,758 “No”). This marks the first time Polk County voters have passed an operational school tax referendum...

Polk County, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Haines City warns developers it lacks water capacity | Exclusive

Haines City has already stretched its potable water and wastewater capacity beyond its regulatory limits, but has found a way to continue approving new construction — at the developers' own risk. City Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 5 to approve a Concurrency Developer Agreement for all new construction applications going forward. Haines City officials admit they cannot guarantee when the city will have adequate drinking water or wastewater services available, and are putting developers on notice. "We have recognized the deficiencies in our utility system," Interim City Attorney Seth Claytor said. "Until that is resolved, no vertical construction would be approved. " It's a workaround to prevent implementing a moratorium on new development as the city faces water shortages and infrastructural strain on its wastewater system. Developers who sign the agreement have to agree to hold the city and its employees harmless, aiming to limiting their ability to sue if projects get stranded. "It's the best protection I can give the municipality," Claytor said. Deputy City Manager James Keene said any developments applying for approvals will be required to sign it, understanding that they can begin paperwork and horizontal development such as laying or relocating utilities, paving roads, curbs and

Haines City, FL · 2d

Mysuncoast.com

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Venice comes up short in bid to reach state finals in Class 6A Girls Volleyball

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WWSB) - It was a chance for a little history today in Winter Haven, as the Venice Lady Indians girls volleyball team punched their ticket to the FHSAA Class 6A state semifinals, and were hoping to earn a spot in the championship game on Saturday evening with a victory on Friday morning over Horizon High School.

Venice, FL · 2d
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No. 15 Football's Rally Falls Short at Southeastern, 41-35

Score: Southeastern Fire 41, No. 15 Keiser Seahawks 35. Records: Keiser (6-3, 4-2 SUN), Southeastern (7-2, 4-2 SUN) Location: Victory Field – Lakeland, Fla. Keiser football erased a 27-point halftime deficit and had the ball with a chance to tie in the closing minutes, but Southeastern ran out the clock for a 41-35 win Saturday afternoon at Victory Field.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow Electric System Inventory Starts Nov. 9 as Osmose Crews Map 13,400 Poles and 13,600 Meters in $486,174 Project

Bartow Electric Utility hired Osmose Utilities Services to inventory about 13,400 poles and 13,600 meters in a $486,174 project that begins with a Nov. 9 pilot. The post Bartow Electric System Inventory Starts Nov. 9 as Osmose Crews Map 13,400 Poles and 13,600 Meters in $486,174 Project first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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Small newsroom. Big objectives. And a community that deserves even more.

Given the steady flow of articles, newsletters, and social media posts that Lakeland Gazette produces daily and weekly, I sometimes wonder: Do we give the impression of a much larger newsroom than we are?. We have only one full-time staff member and a team of freelance photographers. Some days, we’re...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

hilltoppersports.com

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Hilltoppers Come Up Short in Season Opener at Florida Southern

LAKELAND, Fla. — The West Liberty University men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon with a 109-92 loss to Florida Southern at Jenkins Field House. The Hilltoppers (0-1) finished with 64 points in the paint, 19 second-chance points and 12 steals, but Florida Southern (1-0) used 14...

West Liberty, WV · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Lakeland List Prices Slide as New Listings Buck the National Trend

Lakeland buyers found more homes at lower prices as new listings rose and list prices slid.

Lakeland, FL · 19h

kuseahawks.com

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No. 15 Football Travels to Lakeland for Pivotal Game versus Southeastern

The Keiser Seahawks travel to Lakeland, Florida, to take on the Southeastern Fire on Saturday, November 7. Game time from Victory Field is set for 2:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on the Sun Digital Network. No. 15 Keiser Seahawks (6-2, 4-1 SUN) at Southeastern Fire (6-3, 3-2 SUN)

Lakeland, FL · 2d

businessdailynetwork.com

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The Ruthvens President Brandon Clark Named Chair of the Central Florida Development Council

The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, is pleased to announce that President Brandon Clark has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), Polk County’s economic development organization. Clark assumed the role on October 1, 2026. Clark’s appointment reflects The Ruthvens’...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Lake Wales' Gabriel Harris, McKeel's Aidan Alam win district XC titles

Lake Wales senior Gabriel Harris edged Rockledge’s Brody Johnson by just under one second on Saturday morning to win the boys race at the Class 3A, District 4 Cross Country Meet. Harris ran 15:48.9, and Johnson ran 15:49.8. Harris’ teammate Max Zellars posted a top-10 finish by running 17:04.4 to finish ninth. Lake Wales finished seventh in the team competition. Rockledge had three runners in the top five to win the team competition. In the girls competition, Mulberry’s Kennedy McDonald was edged out for second place by just two-tenths of a second. McDonald ran 19:11.7 to finish third, just behind Satellite’s Olivia Davis, who ran 19:11.5. Cross Country: All Saints' Roy, Lake Wales' Harris win 1st county titles Cross Country: Charlotte Roy leads All Saints to 1st district title Mulberry finished eighth in the team competition, two points behind seventh-place Lake Region. The Thunder’s top runner was Isabella Rios, who finished 38th. The 3A-2 region meet will be held on Nov. 14 at New Smyrna Beach High School. 2A-4: McKeel’s Alam, Howard go 1-2 in boy race Mulberry’s Aidan Alam and teammate Cal Howard finished 1-2 on Saturday in the boys race of the Class 2A, District 4 meet. Alam

Lake Wales, FL · 1d