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No means no: Fort Lauderdale again rebuffs offer to buy office tower for City Hall
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1126+ words) Fort Lauderdale is forging ahead with plans to build a $200 million City Hall despite concerns there will be no money to build it should voters across the state approve property tax reform. Commissioners are expected to vote in April on…...
Florida family killed in Tuesday morning fire
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (30+ words) A family from Dixie County in Florida's Big Bend was killed in a fast-moving, early-morning fire on Tuesday, according to investigators. Florida family killed in Tuesday morning fire...
Florida City residents elect Charlotte Thompson as next mayor
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (163+ words) Tags:PoliticsOpens in new window, Vote 2026Opens in new window, Florida CityOpens in new window, Miami-Dade CountyOpens in new window Police: Suspect wanted for Westchester mail theft busted trying same crime in Miami Springs MDSO: Investigation leads to discovery of chop…...
STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Top-seeded Lakeland seeks first title since 2002
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (697+ words) The work started shortly after last season ended. The reward, we'll see. After missing out on the state 5A tournament last season, Lakeland is back this season, sitting on the top of the bracket as the tournament's top seed. "It's just…...
1 dead in Polk County motel fire
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (125+ words) SEVEN OAKS, Texas (KTRE) - A person was found dead following a fire at a vacant motel in Polk County. Multiple Deep East Texas fire departments responded the motel fire Tuesday in Seven Oaks at 3:46 a.m. Livingston VFD Assistant Chief Josh Mohler…...
The King's Academy cheer team takes second place in state (Video) | Southeast Florida
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (110+ words) The King's Academy cheer team takes second place in state (Video)Spot On Florida The King's Academy cheer team takes second place in state (Video) The King's Academy cheer team has cemented its place among Florida's elite, securing second place…...
Florida's IMG Academy Fined $1.7M for Accepting Fees Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (543+ words) The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Thursday, Feb. 12, that IMG Academy will be fined $1.72 million for accepting tuition fees for two students whose parents are linked to Mexican drug cartels. "Over five consecutive…...
Guest Essay: Service as representation in Evanston
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (632+ words) In April 1927, the Evanston Review printed a bold headline: "Oscar Carlson Pledges to Defend Neglected Area." The article noted that the south end of Evanston's Fifth Ward had "heretofore never had a voice in the City Council." My great-grandfather, Oscar…...
Polk State to host three open house events during Spring 2026 Semester
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (221+ words) Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Spring 2026 Semester. The Lakeland Campus at 3425 Winter Lake Road will host the first open house event of the semester on…...
Ohio experts warn to avoid dead birds
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (409+ words) This story contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers. WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) " One of the area's leading experts in wild birds is warning people and pets to stay away from dead birds, as there appears to be an…...