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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.
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,...
Lester shows poise in new role to clinch Lakeland Christian's win; McKeel, Mulberry advance
LAKELAND — Bases loaded, one out, leading by one run in an elimination game — that certainly qualifies as a high-pressure situation for a pitcher. It wasn’t too much pressure for Zach Lester. Nine pitches later, Lester recorded two strikeouts to clinch Lakeland’s Christian’s 6-5 victory over Most Dora Christian on Saturday night in the Class 2A, Region 2 quarterfinals. ...
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.
Lakeland woman known for her Best Blue Velvet Cupcakes
LAKELAND, Fla — Lakeland is home to The Best Blue Velvet Cupcakes.Owner Chequita Blake learned how to bake many years ago from her grandmother. Her claim to fame is a unique Blue Velvet Cupcake. "Now back in the day, nobody was making red velvet cupcakes. So I started with...
Lakeland Cultural Arts Center board explains recent changes, financials, layoffs, and moving forward
Rumors of Lakeland's demise have been greatly exaggerated, and in fact, we look forward to many more years of delivering quality community theater to the region. For many years, the name of our organization, Lakeland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC), has been synonymous with 411 Mosby Avenue, and it will continue to be where Lakeland delivers quality community theater productions. Same building, same stage, but without the expense burden this beautiful facility requires. This is truly a win/win for Lakeland and our community.
Lakeland History and Culture Center opens doors to areas past
LAKELAND, Fla — Lakeland's rich history is on display at the Lakeland Public Library. The History and Culture Center is a newer addition to the library, featuring an exhibit on the area's ties to the railroad. LuAnn Mims with the Lakeland Public Library Special Collections says, "So we're trying...
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