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After Amendment 3, Lakeland Arts Public Funding Faces an Uncertain Future

The statewide passage last week of Amendment 3, a ballot measure to reduce property taxes, has left Lakeland arts organizations wondering how much public funding the city can sustain as revenue shrinks. “Everything’s on the table right now,” Commissioner Terry Coney said Thursday, Nov. 5, at a Mayor’s Council on...

Lakeland, FL · 1d
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Polk Landowner Expo Comes To Fort Meade Nov. 10 With Sessions On Conservation Easements And Cost-Share Programs

Polk County's landowner expo comes to Fort Meade Nov. 10 with sessions on conservation easements, cost-share programs and mitigation banking for farm owners. The post Polk Landowner Expo Comes To Fort Meade Nov. 10 With Sessions On Conservation Easements And Cost-Share Programs first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

Florida · 22h
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Auburndale Data Center Planned for 700 MW As Residents Get First Chance to Speak at City Workshop

Project Sunshine in Auburndale has plans for a 700MW Data Center on Pace Road. Residents get their first chance to speak up about it on Tuesday. The post Auburndale Data Center Planned for 700 MW As Residents Get First Chance to Speak at City Workshop first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Auburndale, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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From WWII Trailblazer to 104-Year-Old Legend: The Inspiring Life of J.J. Corbett

Jordan Jerome “J.J.” Corbett (November 25, 1922 –) of Bartow, Florida, was a trailblazing World War II veteran, educator, coach, and deeply respected civic leader in Polk County. His notable life and legacy span several key areas:. Military Service: The “Triple Nickels”. World War II Pioneer:...

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Wellness Way Earns Statewide Recognition

The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) recognized Wellness Way with its 2026 Award of Merit for Best Practice, honoring excellence in community planning across the state. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and Kathleen Dial, Executive Director of Development Services, accepted the award on behalf of Lake County at a recent state conference in Miami. The City of Clermont and GAI Consultants were also recognized.

Lake County, FL · 15h

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Baby On The Way For Mom Charged In Ohio ‘House Of Horrors’ Case

Elizabeth Siders Elizabeth Siders, the mother accused alongside three family members of subjecting 16 children...

Hamden, OH · 18h

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Over 130 Vendors Take Over This Florida Waterfront Park for One Saturday Every Month

More than 130 vendors show up at one waterfront park on a single Saturday each month. Then they pack up and vanish until next time. I like how that makes every market day feel like a small event worth circling on the calendar. The organizers say about 35 of those...

Clearwater, FL · 1d

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Tampa Bay’s first Spirit Christmas store opens (yes, that Spirit)

Being in the holiday Spirit has new meaning this year. Spirit Christmas, the holiday-themed shop from spooky season pop-up Spirit Halloween, is now open at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. 2026 marks the Tampa Bay Area debut of the holiday season pop-up from the Spirit team famous for taking...

Clearwater, FL · 2d

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Over 1,500 Booths Take Over This Florida Fairground For One Weekend In December

A single exhibit hall here can hold up to 400 vendor booths. That’s one building, on a property that also holds an amphitheater, a living history village, and wide grassy parking fields. I admire how this Florida fairground refuses to sit still. One month it fills with RVs. Another...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Weekend Plans Become A Whole Saturday Out At This Century-Old Florida Racetrack

I would like to state, for the record, that betting on the horse with the prettiest name is a perfectly valid strategy. It has worked for me in theory many times. Florida has a thoroughbred racetrack that just turned 100 years old, and it still lets you stand close enough to hear the hooves. Entry has long cost about what a fancy coffee does, and some days it costs nothing at all.

Tampa, FL · 3d

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LIST: 2026 Veterans Day events across Tampa Bay

In honor of Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, various events across Tampa Bay are being hosted to celebrate veterans and their families.

Tampa, FL · 15h

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Hillsborough County unanimously approves ban on synthetic kratom compound 7-OH

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to enact local restrictions and ban potent synthetic compounds found in concentrated kratom products. The local ordinance targets manufactured 7-OH extracts linked to opioid-like effects while keeping natural whole-leaf kratom legal for adults. Public testimony featured emotional appeals from grieving families who pushed leaders...

Hillsborough County, FL · 21h

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Aerial mosquito treatments planned across Hillsborough County; view locations

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County residents will see and hear more helicopters flying low this week treating neighborhoods during day and nighttime hours as the county works to stop the spread of dengue fever. Helicopters will be flying over neighborhoods Monday and Tuesday, then again Thursday and Friday....

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Hillsborough County commissioners approve new rules for micromobility vehicles

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County Commissioners created new rules for people riding e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility vehicles, including speed limits on sidewalks, shared paths, and roads. The rules set a 10 mph limit on sidewalks, a 15 mph limit on shared paths and a 28 mph limit...

Hillsborough County, FL · 22h

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Dazzling ‘Season Spectacular’ brings a magical holiday experience to Water Street Tampa

One of the biggest and most magical events of the holiday season is taking over Water Street Tampa. The 5th Annual Season Spectacular transforms Water Street Tampa into a twinkling, cheer-filled wonderland, and it is one of the year’s must-experience events. The Season Spectacular kickoff party is Thursday, November...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Christmas Town Tampa Food 2026: Every Cabin, Every New Item

Christmas Town Tampa Food is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay starting Nov. 13 with 14 cabins, scallops, duck, a Dessert Cabin and a new Dessert Sampler. See every item and what is new. Christmas Town returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Nov. 13, and the Christmas Town Tampa...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Workers’ comp denied after classroom mold sickens teachers. Plus, Veterans Day reflections

Bardmoor Elementary School in Seminole has been dealing with mold, forcing students in at least four classes to change rooms. Parents were notified days later. Some teachers have sought medical care for breathing issues and filed for workers’ comp, but the Pinellas County School District has denied the claims.

Pinellas County, FL · 20h