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Tensions Flare at Plant City Commission Meeting Over New Police Technology
Residents raise concerns over data privacy, immigration enforcement and transparency as two attendees are removed during contentious discussion. The commission meeting was filled with high tension and frustration, resulting in two residents being removed from the meeting. Much of the discussion centered on a new police system, with residents asking for transparency and answers to unanswered emails.
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Brandon Exchange shooting: 16-year-old charged with attempted murder after mall gunfire, deputies say
Detectives arrested 16-year-old Daeshaun Williams on attempted first-degree murder charges following a shooting inside the Brandon Exchange mall on Wednesday night. More than 100 Hillsborough County deputies evacuated businesses after a hallway fight spilled into the main corridor around 5:16 p.m. Nobody suffered gunshot wounds during the gunfire, though one...
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Plant City Walk to End Alzheimer’s reaches $15,000 goal
Community support helps walk meet fundraising goal while inspiring plans for local caregiver support group. Alzheimer’s disease touches millions of families, often placing an emotional and physical burden on the loved ones who provide care. An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, including approximately 580,000 Floridians, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report.
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Local Resident Dodie White Named Aspire Plant City’s 2026 Woman of Distinction
Aspire Plant City honors longtime community volunteer for her dedication, generosity and lasting impact on the local community. Aspire Plant City is a local nonprofit that believes every woman has value and worth that she can offer her community. The foundation of the organization is built on their members’ shared values.
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The Ledger
A developer's long-sought Downtown Lakeland plan may soon be revived
There will be a second chance for Lakeland officials and a local developer to reach a deal that could revive a desolate stretch of downtown, if past disagreements don't get in the way. Lakeland officials will consider approving a redevelopment agreement between Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency and two entities, FURC1 LLC and Thelma Project LLC, both affiliated with Lakeland developer Gregory Fancelli. If approved, the deal could radically change Massachusetts Avenue north of Lakeland Police Department to U.S. 98/Bartow Road. "I consider this a very significant project that I'm honored to be asked to be a part of," attorney Bart Allen said at the Nov. 5 CRA meeting. "As someone who lives in the downtown area, I see this as something that's transformational for the City of Lakeland." Fancelli previously told The Ledger he has been working on ambitious plans to develop North Massachusetts Avenue since 2016. The redevelopment deal, up for a vote Nov. 16, revives a deal with the city pre-COVID in 2020. The Ledger reached out to Fancelli and Brooke Agnini, who represented FURC1 and Thelma Project at the Lakeland CRA meeting held Nov. 5. Agnini declined to comment on the proposed agreement until after the Nov.
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Polk Schools Weigh Crystal Lake Closure as Parents Raise Concerns
As part of its Central Region rezoning process, Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is proposing to close Crystal Lake Middle School and reassign students. Over 100 community members turned out to the meeting to learn more and voice concerns over the proposal. District leaders said the proposed closure is due...
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Law & Crime
'How long have these kids been in here?': 2 children discovered living inside U-Haul van with couple passed out at gas station, cops say
A Florida couple was passed out in a U-Haul van with two kids who were unsecured in the back that was filled with drugs within arm's reach, cops say. The post 'How long have these kids been in here?': 2 children discovered living inside U-Haul van with couple passed out at gas station, cops say first appeared on Law & Crime .