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See repairs at Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (24+ words) Winter Haven News Chief See repairs at Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College...
Polk State College trustees display shared confidence in Kamoutsas
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (785+ words) WINTER HAVEN " Polk State College went all out to dispel any questions about whether Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas is the right person to be the school's next president. Members of the District Board of Trustees offered unrestrained praise for Kamoutsas before…...
More than a justice, Fred Lewis was a brilliant teacher | Anderson
1+ week, 1+ day ago (736+ words) Summer on a college campus is a time for reflection. The normally raucous campus is quiet. The feeling of loss, of absence, is pervasive." And we all have another loss " particularly painful and heartfelt " as we say goodbye to Justice…...
Polk State College trustees vote to hire Kamoutsas as next president
1+ week, 1+ day ago (582+ words) WINTER HAVEN " It's official: Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas is the new president of Polk State College. The college's District Board of Trustees voted 5-0 at their June 3 meeting to appoint Kamoutsas, who has served as Florida's commissioner of education for almost exactly…...
Lakelanders fear flooding, traffic from new homes on Hallam Drive
3+ week, 2+ day ago (809+ words) Lakeland residents have rushed to defend a vacant 34-acre homestead from further development, saying they fear building on the open land could lead to increased flooding and traffic. The former estate of Charles N. Hunt at 1212 Hallam Drive stands out from…...
Lakeland Christian mock trial team wins national championship
3+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) After months of preparation inside the Polk County Courthouse in Florida, the Lakeland Christian School mock trial team walked into another Polk County courthouse more than 1, 300 miles away and emerged as national champions. Competing inside the Polk County Courthouse May…...
Rep. Canady's staff will meet public May 20 at Lakeland Library
3+ week, 4+ day ago (117+ words) Winter Haven News Chief Rep. Canady's staff will meet public May 20 at Lakeland Library The staff of state Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, will hold mobile office hours on May 20 at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Members of Canady's…...
Critics suspect De Santis influenced Polk State's choice for president
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (1491+ words) It has become a familiar scenario in Florida. A college or university has an opening for a president. A committee is appointed to recommend a new leader. And in the end, the committee selects only a single finalist. That is…...
Lakeland to vote on revised Wedgewood deal with fewer units, land swap
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (1027+ words) Lakeland officials will vote on a deal to develop the former historic Wedgewood Golf Course on May 18 as residents say they lack trust in new ownership. City commissioners will hold a second public hearing at 9 a. m. May 18 at City Hall for…...
Craving a perfect burger? Six Polk County spots that are worth a drive
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (149+ words) LAKELAND " Although it's an offshoot of German culinary traditions, there's no doubt that the hamburger is an American culinary staple. On May 28, that "American" favorite will be celebrated on National Hamburger Day, chosen for its proximity to Memorial Day and…...