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WFLA

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Concentrated Kratom now banned in Hillsborough County

On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County Commissioners voted on a countywide ban for the popular yet controversial herbal supplement, Kratom.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

The Ledger

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Jon Corneal, a largely forgotten founder of country-rock, dies at 80

Jon Corneal, a drummer from Auburndale who helped birth the genre of country-rock, has died at age 80. Corneal’s death on Nov. 6 came just eight days before his teenage bandmate, Winter Haven native Gram Parsons, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 14. “Jon Corneal was at Ground Zero of country rock as evidenced in his collaborations with Gram Parsons, Gene Clark and Doug Dillard, and his own solo work,” said Bob Kealing, author of “Calling Me Home: Gram Parsons and the Roots of Country Rock.” “I’ll miss his stories of those formative days whenever I attend Gram Parsons Derry Down shows. He was a Polk County country rock original.” In recent years, Corneal performed regularly with a small band on Friday afternoons at Hillcrest Coffee in Lakeland, singing and playing guitar and working a percussion setup with his feet. Corneal played a final show on Oct. 30, exactly one week before his death, said his friend of 50 years, Gene Owen. The influential website AllMusic.com has described Corneal as the first drummer in country-rock "down to a virtual certainty." Corneal decided to become a drummer after his mother took him to see

Auburndale, FL · 2d

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Polk County Seeks Public Input on Possible I-4 High-Speed Rail Station Location

The Polk Transportation Planning Organization has opened an online survey. It wants public feedback on a possible high-speed passenger rail station along the I-4 corridor. The survey stays open until Nov. 20. Responses will help planners evaluate potential station locations, amenities, and travel needs. Residents can join in through the...

Polk County, FL · 22h

uncoveringflorida.com

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This Little-Known Florida Sandwich Shop Serves an Italian Beef That’s Worth Every Messy Bite

A walk-up window at the edge of a gas station parking lot is turning out some of the most talked-about Italian beef in Tampa Bay. The sandwich comes with hot giardiniera, peppers, and a soft roll that soaks up the juices. The catch is the schedule. This tiny stand runs...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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More Than 900 Booths Fill Oldsmar Flea Market Every Weekend Near Tampa

Some weekend plans start with a list, and the best ones end with a vintage bracelet for twelve dollars and a bag of custom Lego figures. Just northwest of Tampa, a sprawling market has handed out finds like that for decades. Families who shopped here as kids now bring their...

Oldsmar, FL · 4h

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

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Hillsborough County’s ‘Hiking Spree’ is happening now, offering prizes to anyone who completes at least eight trails before April

The 2026-2027 installment of the Hillsborough Hiking Spree runs now though March 31, 2027. The post Hillsborough County’s ‘Hiking Spree’ is happening now, offering prizes to anyone who completes at least eight trails before April appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Hillsborough County, FL · 23h

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Painting across Lakeland

Blank walls across Downtown Lakeland are turning into colorful masterpieces as the new Color Wave Walls mural festival brings nearly a dozen artists from across the country and around the world to transform the Swan City into an open-air art gallery. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Lakeland, FL · 20h

The Ledger

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Lakeland linebacker Charles Calhoun aims to make statement in playoffs

LAKELAND — If defense indeeds wins titles, Lakeland senior linebacker Charles Calhoun couldn’t be happier with that responsibility. He certainly knows what it’s going to take on his part and his defensive teammates as the postseason run begins, especially beginning against Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday. “We got to come out, dominate,” Calhoun said. “We got to hit them in their mouth first. You can't let them hit us in the mouth. This whole week we've been practicing hard, you know what I'm saying, working hard, getting it in, so we got to come out, hit them in the mouth first, play 48 minutes of tough football.” Lakeland renews its rivalry against St. Thomas Aquinas in the first round of the Open Division playoffs at 7 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. Lakeland has the overall edge in postseason matchups, but the Raiders have won the last two meetings with shutout wins in the championship game. For Calhoun, it’s his first time facing the Raiders as he transferred from Auburndale to Lakeland for his senior season. With Lakeland graduating its top three linebackers from last season, there was a void to be filled at that position, and Calhoun stepped into

Lakeland, FL · 1d

WFLA

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Mild Thursday, strong cold front passes tonight

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A strong cold front is will arrive late tonight and early Friday morning, bringing us the coldest air of the season. Today the skies will generally stay mostly cloudy with a 10 to 20% chance of a passing sprinkle or two. Rain chances will increase tonight as the front passes with […]

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Josephine's Italian Market is a delicious family-owned social hub for Brandon community

BRANDON, Fla. — The bread's from Staten Island. The life-affirming prosciutto is from Parma, Italy. But make no mistake, for all its worldwide flavors, Josephine's Italian Market (730 W Brandon Blvd) is all about family and friends right here in Brandon. "I'm born and raised in Brandon," says Josephine's...

Brandon, FL · 2d

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Hillsborough County dengue response continues as scientists fight potential endemic status

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health is expected to release updated dengue fever numbers Tuesday as Hillsborough County continues working to stop the virus from becoming established locally. Last week, dengue cases in Hillsborough County rose from 385 to 407, the highest reported total in the...

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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New mural festival brings global artists to downtown Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. — If you’ve visited downtown Lakeland recently, you’ve probably seen some neat artwork on the sides of buildings. It’s all part of the Color Wave Walls International Mural Festival, drawing artists from around the world. The festival features 11 artists, including Polk County artist...

Lakeland, FL · 16h

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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 · 2d

Tampa Bay Observer

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Hillsborough OKs first $90 million and $263 million in bonds for the Rays ballpark, and bans concentrated 7-OH kratom

Hillsborough commissioners approved the first $90 million from the renewed sales tax and up to $263 million in tourist tax bonds for the Rays' new ballpark, though no money flows until the team proves its financing. They also voted 7-0 to ban concentrated and chemically altered kratom products like 7-OH.

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

fullaccessmagazine.com

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Travis Tritt Announces First 2027 Tour Dates

Travis Tritt has announced the first dates of his 2027 tour. The run begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, followed by Jacksonville on March 10 and Nashville on March 12. The initial itinerary stretches into October, with stops across the South and Midwest. Tyler Reese Tritt and Tristan Tritt will appear on select dates.

Plant City, FL · 1d

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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

Tampa Bay Times

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Grand opening of Tampa Bay region’s 2nd Ikea store is days away

The Tampa Bay region’s second IKEA store is set to open Wednesday at University Town Center in Sarasota. The 48,000-square-foot store is a smaller footprint than IKEA’s typical furniture warehouse, but the location will offer more than 3,000 products for sale and the Swedish company’s trademark restaurant.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

High School On SI

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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

LkldNow

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Polk Schools Weigh Crystal Lake Closure as Parents Raise Concerns

As part of its Central Region rezoning process, Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is proposing to close Crystal Lake Middle School and reassign students. Over 100 community members turned out to the meeting to learn more and voice concerns over the proposal. District leaders said the proposed closure is due...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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