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Voice of the People (May 12, 2024): Florida meatheads ban lab-grown meat
The ban on lab-grown meat So, DeSantis has apparently run out of things to ban. His latest desperate move is to ban (and criminalize) lab grown meat. He, along with the usual suspects — Alabama, Arizona, and Tennessee — "Don't want the world elite forcing us to eat meat out of petri dishes." If...
Lakeland mother opens up about having to give birth to baby she knew wouldn't survive
LAKELAND, Fla. — Deborah Dorbert gave birth to baby Milo in March of 2023 knowing he wouldn't survive. A year later, she and her family are still mourning. "The grief comes in waves," she said. Milo's face was blue. He didn't cry and his eyes were shut, but Deborah...
Polk County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Polk County listed for $349,000 in April, down 0.3% from the previous month's $349,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 0.1% from $349,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Polk County, not houses...
2 injured after driver careens into car parked on I-4 shoulder in Plant City: FHP
PLANT CITY, Fla. - Two people were injured in a crash in Plant City early Friday morning when a Mustang careened into a car parked along the shoulder of I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, a Ford Mustang, driven by a 22-year-old man from Wimauma, was...
Teen becomes one of the youngest graduates at Lakeland’s Southeastern University
LAKELAND, Fla. — Josh Ostergaard earned his college degree before most students even finish high school. He earned his bachelor’s degree earlier this month from Lakeland’s Southeastern University making him one of the youngest graduates ever at the school. “The definition of success gets tossed around a...
Lakeland nurse delivers her own baby at home in surprise labor
LAKELAND, Fla. - One Tampa Bay area baby had quite a welcome into this world. Dejanique Milligan delivered her baby boy herself at her Polk County home – three weeks early. The delivery happened just before 3:45 a.m. Thursday, and fortunately, she had some unique experience. Milligan is also...
It's a Good Morning to be in Lakeland to eat, shop and explore
"Our population has boomed" Like much of Florida and Tampa Bay, the City of Lakeland is dealing with a growing population. Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz discussed growth in Lakeland. The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce says they're seeing more people ages 35-45 moving to the area, which is welcomed news for...
Charter Review Committee Recommends Letting Lakeland Commissioners Stay in Office Longer
Under current limits, the longest anyone elected to Lakeland’s City Commission can serve is 12 years — three terms as either commissioner or mayor. A 15-member committee tasked with reviewing the city’s charter thinks that’s too short. Committee members voted unanimously last month to recommend allowing up to 20 years — three terms as a commissioner and two terms as mayor.
1,200 Appointments Impacted as Lakeland VA Clinic Deals With Mold
One of two buildings at the current U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in south Lakeland is closed for repairs after mold was detected in early April. The closure has impacted about 1,200 appointments. The problem: VA spokesman Roderick Cunningham said mold was detected in the ductwork of Building #2,...
Silver Moon Drive-In keeping tradition alive for more than 75 years
LAKELAND, Fla — There are only four drive-ins left in Florida, and one of them is located in Lakeland. The Silver Moon Drive-In has been in Lakeland since 1948. Silver Moon is home to two screens, showing double features on each screen, and is open 7 days a week.
Deputies shoot, kill suspect
A man acting erratically and ultimately charging Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies with a sharp object on May 7 was shot and killed by the deputies. HCSO said deputies responded to the 2900 block of Frontage Drive in Plant City about 2:40 a.m. on a report of a suspect threatening the residents inside. Two deputies found the suspect pacing a wrought-iron fence and groaning and growling at them.
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