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Bartow-Melbourne softball showdown is set as Polk County teams bow out of FHSAA playoffs
It’s now official: Red Oxley vs. Jasmine Francik is on. Melbourne, led by the Florida State-bound Francik, is returning to Bartow as the two teams will battle in the Class 6A, Region 3 softball final at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a matchup that was expected since the beginning of the season. Both teams used...
A Lakeland Love Story With Courage at the Heart
It’s not everyday you find someone like that—someone who will drop everything to take care of you,” admits Nick Wood, former firefighter for the Lakeland Fire Department. After meeting at Harrison School of the Arts, falling in love and graduating in 2018, Nick and his bride-to-be, fourth generation Polk County native, Camryn Brooks, share a beautiful bond that has had to overcome the unexpected difficulties of life leading up to their special season of engagement.
As Red Lobster locations close, here's a look back at Florida-original restaurant, its menu
The concept of Red Lobster? Open a seafood restaurant in a landlocked community and see if it can be franchised. Former Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, a Lakeland native, was an early investor in Red Lobster. When Red Lobster first opened, among the early menu items were a half-dozen oysters for...
Mulberry baseball upsets No. 1 McKeel to reach state tournament for 1st time in 64 years
LAKELAND — One Polk County baseball team remains standing, and it’s perhaps the most unlikely to remain — at least in terms of recent history. When Mulberry qualified for this year's state playoffs, it was for the first time in 17 years and only for the fourth time since winning a state title in 1960. ...
STD rates rising across Bay Area
TAMPA - Sexually transmitted disease rates in Florida have increased by 42% in the last decade with Hillsborough County reporting some of the highest numbers, according to Florida Department of Health data. Data shows Hillsborough County reported 932 cases of bacterial STDs per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is the...
'It's a musical camaraderie': The Lineup brings musicians together in unrehearsed format
LAKELAND – The idea behind the music is to make it sonically organic. Each month on a Thursday, “The Lineup” at Haines City's Balmoral Event Center features area musicians chosen by coordinator Mickenzie Peisher. They come together in an unrehearsed and “unscripted” format and just make music.
Lakeland airport prepares to evict Waco Kitchen, claims high interest in restaurant space
It's been a tough go for restaurants at Lakeland Linder International Airport, but there's a ripe opportunity for a restaurateur who is willing to take the risk. Kris Hallstrand, Lakeland's airport director, told city commissioners the airport has started taking the legal steps necessary to evict Waco Kitchen after the restaurant suspended its...
Does Lakeland's robust parks and recreation system come short? Answer may surprise you
Lakeland prides itself on its extensive parks and recreation system, but it still has residents who are looking for a place to play ball. Pam Paige, the deputy director the city's parks, recreation and cultural arts, said the city doesn't have the sports fields its needs to provide space for all the community's youth and adult leagues.
Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 restaurants. Here's where.
Red Lobster is closing at more than 50 of its restaurants across the country, according to a company that helps businesses liquidate restaurant equipment. Neal Sherman, CEO of TAGeX Brands, promoted a "Winner Takes All" liquidation sale of "fixtures, furniture and equipment" in a video posted Monday on LinkedIn that included a link for those who wished to bid. Red Lobster has consistently lost money for years. In an attempt to boost traffic at its restaurants, the company last year expanded its all-you-can-eat shrimp deal. Customers' appetites, however, ate into profits as demand overwhelmed what the chain could afford, resulting in financial losses.Rumblings...
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