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Lakeland vs. St. Thomas Aquinas: Florida Open Division Football Playoff Preview

Lakeland visits St. Thomas Aquinas on Nov. 13 to open Florida’s Open Division playoffs. Key players, matchup analysis and kickoff information.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay 28

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Fishback asks Governor-elect to stop Auburndale data center

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate says Governor-elect Byron Donalds should let Auburndale reject a data center

Auburndale, FL · 22h

uncoveringflorida.com

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10 Florida Diners Where You Can Still Order a Proper Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

One Florida diner pours brown gravy over its roast beef sandwich and then keeps going, right over the fries. I love that kind of commitment. It tells you the kitchen still takes gravy seriously. Another spot on this list has been feeding its neighborhood since 1939. A third pours coffee...

Florida · 1d
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No. 22 Wrestling Travel to Lakeland to Face No. 3 Southeastern

Coming off a 50-6 win over No. 24 Andrew College, the program's first dual win over a top-25 opponent, the No. 22 Keiser wrestling team hits the road Friday night to face No. 3 Southeastern University in a Southern States Athletic Conference dual at The Fire Pit in Lakeland, Fla. First match is set for 7:00 p.m., as the Seahawks look to move to 2-0 in SSAC play.

Lakeland, FL · 1d
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Iron Oak Social Targets Early 2027 Opening in Winter Haven

David Braswell is targeting a February or March 2027 opening for Iron Oak Social at 355 5th Street in Winter Haven. The planned country-club-style indoor golf lounge would start with four simulator bays, an outdoor patio, a food menu and a full bar. Braswell also owns Golden Petal Designs, a...

Winter Haven, FL · 1d

LkldNow

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Polk County Sees Increased Voter Turnout, Signs of a Shifting Political Landscape

Lakeland voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, under cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms, but the less-than-ideal weather conditions did little to dampen voter turnout. Voter participation in Polk County increased by 12.8% overall, with ballots rising from 230,726 in the 2022 midterm election to 260,235 in the 2026...

Polk County, FL · 3d

The Ledger

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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.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

fox13news.com

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New Color Wave Walls festival brings global muralists to Polk County

Color Wave Walls is bringing 11 national and international muralists to Downtown Lakeland to paint blank walls through Wednesday. Co-founders Gillian Fazio and Katerina Santos narrowed down more than 430 submissions from 21 countries to turn the Swan City into an open-air gallery. Auburndale artist Keith Goodson is representing Polk...

Polk County, FL · 23h

Tampa Bay 28

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New $10 million grant aims to protect Lake Wales Ridge from development

As development continues across Polk County, a new $10 million federal grant aims to protect thousands of acres of environmentally important land along the Lake Wales Ridge.

Polk County, FL · 2d

longeviquest.com

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Florida Woman Lenore Costello Turns 110

Lenore Costello, a resident of Lake Alfred, Florida, USA, is celebrating her 110th birthday today. Lenore Costello was born in Sycamore, Ohio, on 12 November 1916. She was the third of five daughters. She earned a one-year scholarship to Heidelberg University, where she studied sociology and biology. To cover her expenses, she also participated in a youth work program. At the university, she became known as “Gundy,” a nickname she would carry throughout her life. Soon after graduating, she secured a position as executive director of the American Red Cross in Wyandot County, Ohio. In that role, she met her future husband, George Costello, who was a member of the organization’s national staff.

Lake Alfred, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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Polk County Considers Closing Crystal Lake Middle School

Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is actively considering closing Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland and rezoning its students as part of a broader Central Region rezoning and facility evaluation process. Following a town hall meeting hosted at the school on November 10, 2026, here is an overview of the...

Polk County, FL · 1d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 3d

whatnow.com

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Publix to Anchor Nearly 40-Acre Retail Development in Lake Alfred

Publix is preparing to open its first Lake Alfred location at 901 Old Lake Alfred Road, where a new supermarket will anchor Lake Alfred Square. The approximately 55,000-square-foot store is part of a nearly 40-acre retail development by Tampa-based Dunphy Properties, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s report.

Lake Alfred, FL · 1d

hoodline.com

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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Opens 23,000-Square-Foot Superstore in Kissimmee Dec. 3

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is going big in Kissimmee. The family-owned Florida retailer says its first-ever Superstore will open Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at 641 Centerview Blvd., a 23,000-square-foot location the company describes as roughly double the size of a typical ABC store. The announcement, detailed in a...

Kissimmee, FL · 2d

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Voters approve school taxes across the state amid sweeping Amendment 3 property tax cut

Voters in 26 out of 27 counties said yes to increasing or renewing sales or property taxes that will fund their public schools. At the same time, people overwhelmingly approved Amendment 3, which will significantly cut property taxes, and likely reduce local government services. The amendment raises the homestead exemption...

Florida · 1d

uncoveringflorida.com

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Step Inside This Nostalgic Florida Roller Rink and Feel Like a Kid Again

Three generations of one family have kept this roller rink rolling, and the wheels are still spinning. That kind of staying power feels rare in a world where shops seem to change names every other year. The party room glows under black lights, with painted walls that feel like a...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Dana and Patti Mecum Invite All F-Body Owners to Consign Their Vehicles to Mecum Kissimmee 2027

• F-body owners can showcase their vehicles alongside some of the rarest Camaros and Firebirds ever produced. Dana and Patti Mecum are inviting F-body owners to consign their vehicles to Mecum Kissimmee 2027 for the opportunity to display them alongside the couple's own F-body-exclusive collection. Dubbed the F-Body Collection From Dana & Patti Mecum, the assemblage will feature 23 vehicles built on the iconic Camaro- and Firebird-specific F-body platform, and all will be offered as part of The World's Largest Collector Car Auction ®. The event will be held over 13 days, Jan. 5-17, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, and will feature an estimated 4,500 classic and collector cars in total, along with a festival-like atmosphere and an array of family-friendly and enthusiast-focused attractions.

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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Major New Shopping and Dining Town Center Planned Along Simpson Road in Kissimmee as Hilliard Isle Takes Shape

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A major new shopping and dining destination is being planned along Simpson Road in Kissimmee, bringing the promise of new restaurants, retail stores, neighborhood services and outdoor gathering spaces to an area experiencing significant residential growth. Known as The Village at Hilliard Isle, the proposed town...

Kissimmee, FL · 2d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett

J.J. Corbett, 103, a World War II Triple Nickles paratrooper, led the veterans honored at Bartow's Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony at the Civic Center. The post Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett 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 · 2d

Edmond Thorne

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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 · 3d