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Tampa Bay 28

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Fort Meade mayor faces audit over travel expenses

Fort Meade Mayor Jaret Landon Williams is facing an internal audit after charging $948 to a city credit card for a separate trip to Virginia to tour data center facilities.

Fort Meade, FL · 16h

centralfloridalifestyle.com

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Things to Do This Weekend in Lakeland & Polk County: November 13-15, 2026

Winter Haven’s SEEDLab hosts a holiday card-making workshop on Friday using Canva and cutting machines [1]. Bartow Library runs Pokémon Club and Teen Anime Club on Saturday with trading, battles, and anime discussion [5][6]. Lake Wales offers two Saturday seminars: a morning DAR meeting and an afternoon life...

Polk County, FL · 1d
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WFLA

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Elusive hog ‘Pete the pig’ captured in Highlands County with corn

A Highlands County hog had been avoiding capture for nearly a week in the Sun 'N' Lake neighborhood, but that changed today. The sheriff's office says they've received multiple calls about the animal, which multiple agencies believe to be very smart.

Highlands County, FL · 1d

The Ledger

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Where to order Thanksgiving pies and more in Polk County for 2026

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, so let's not forget dessert. If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, preparing the menu and list of ingredients can be exhausting. It's alright to call in a favor, or order a premade pie from one of the many local bakeries in Polk County. A wonderful pre-made pie is often a welcome additional to a host's dessert table. Who objects to having more pie? Here's a list of bakeries across Polk who are taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies and other sweet desserts to make sure there's something to satisfy everyone gathered around your table. Born + Bread Bakehouse Born + Bread Bakehouse , in Lakeland's Dixieland area, is sure to impress your guests with 10-inch classic pies and masterpiece cheesecakes. This year's holiday pre-order offerings include: brown butter apple pie, maple pecan pie, pumpkin pie and a tart cherry pie. Pick your stye of cheesecake, whether it's whole burnt Basque cheesecake in vanilla bean or pumpkin pie spice. Address: 1113 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland Cost: Pies start at $37, cheesecakes are $72 Website: www.bornandbreadbakehouse.com/holidaypie Contact: 863-450-4513 Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop This Winter Haven bakery has a selection of Thanksgiving Day desserts that goes far beyond traditional pies. This

Polk County, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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Country-Rock Pioneer and Polk County Native Jon Corneal Dead at 80

Jon Corneal, the pioneering drummer and Polk County native widely regarded as a foundational architect of the country-rock sound, has passed away at 80. Born and raised in Auburndale, Florida, Corneal played an indispensable role in fusing traditional country rhythms with the driving energy of rock and roll. Key Contributions...

Polk County, FL · 3d

travelmag.com

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The 10 Surprisingly Affordable Florida Retirement Towns That Locals Try To Keep Secret

One town on this list built its downtown streets like spokes on a wagon wheel, spinning out from a round park. Another packs more than 40 outdoor murals into a small town of fewer than 3,000 residents. Then there’s a lakeside spot with a seaplane base right by downtown. I...

Florida · 2d

WFLA

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 2d

srqmagazine.com

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All Faiths Food Bank Poised to Distribute Thousands of Thanksgiving Dinners Across Sarasota County

For many years, in addition to its regular food distributions, All Faiths Food Bank has held large-scale turkey distributions across Sarasota and DeSoto counties, providing turkeys and all the trimmings to neighbors experiencing or at risk of hunger in advance of Thanksgiving. These distributions are part of the annual ThankFULL campaign, a three-month community effort to raise funds for 14,500 turkeys and 4.1 million holiday meals for families across Sarasota and DeSoto counties. This year's large-scale distributions for Sarasota County residents take place at the following locations and times: Veterans Pantry at Church of the Palms (3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9-10:30 a.m.; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m.; Ed Smith Stadium (2700 12th St., Sarasota), in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m.; and in South County, community members can find turkey dinners at the Englewood Sports Complex (1300 S River Rd., Englewood) on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. or at Venice Middle School (1900 Center Rd., Venice) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 5-6:30 p.m.

Sarasota County, FL · 3d

The Center Square

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Fishback calls on Donalds to oppose Auburndale data center

Former Republican candidate and investment firm CEO James Fishback called on Gov.-elect Byron Donalds Thursday to oppose a proposed data center in Polk County. In a letter, Fishback asked Donalds to tell the Auburndale City Commission that he opposes the data center, known as the Auburndale Technology Center, and to commit to using his full statutory and regulatory authority to stop it once he becomes governor. The letter came after recent comments from Donalds in which he said local communities will have the final say on data center development in their areas. City officials are moving forward with the plans despite pushback from hundreds of residents. Over 500 residents attended a public workshop this week to oppose the data center development, Fishback said. “Residents are concerned because at full build-out the data center would consume as much electricity as up to 500,000 homes, in a city of just 22,000 people,” Fishback wrote. “They are also concerned about how close it would sit to their homes and schools. Within one mile of the site there are more than 100 homes, along with Berkley Charter School and Berkley Accelerated Middle School, which together serve ~1,300 students. Noise from the data center’s 24/7

Auburndale, FL · 1d

WINKNEWS.com

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SWFL families face some of the highest health insurance prices ever seen

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)- Families in Southwest Florida who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are facing steep 2027 premium increases. COVID-era enhanced federal subsidies are no longer being extended, meaning families are left footing a much bigger bill. Tyler McClosky, owner of Rocket Health, helps Southwest Florida residents navigate health insurance options.

Desoto County, FL · 2d

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 · 1d

hoodline.com

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Lakeland Turns Into Open-Air Gallery as 11 Global Muralists Paint Downtown Walls

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market — Festival Community Mural Activities. Downtown Lakeland's blank walls are getting a colorful overhaul this week as 11 national and international muralists descend on the city for Color Wave Walls, a new festival turning downtown streets into what organizers call an open-air art gallery. Artists from France, Australia, Spain, Canada and the Netherlands are among those wielding spray cans and brushes across the city, with only one of the 11 hailing from Polk County itself.

Lakeland, FL · 23h