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Suspected gunman in fatal Placid Lakes shooting turned himself in: HCSO
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (246+ words) PLACID LAKES, Fla. " The Highlands County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said the suspected gunman in a deadly shooting in the Placid Lakes neighborhood has turned himself in. HCSO said the victim, 30-year-old Marvin Sholtz Jr. , was driving on Lake Groves Road…...
Lake Myrtle Sports Park serves as a major hub for local and national athletes
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (366+ words) AUBURNDALE, Fla. " The city of Auburndale is known for its recreation, and the Lake Myrtle Sports Park serves as a major hub for local and national athletes. The complex features 11 soccer fields, nine baseball fields and a competitive water ski…...
Florida Southern honors fallen grad Major Cody Khork as family reflects on his legacy
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (367+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " A natural leader. A friend to many. A passionate member of the U. S. Army. That's how Major Cody Khork was remembered during a Wednesday ceremony at Florida Southern College. Khork, a 35-year-old Army officer and 2014 graduate, was killed in…...
Mobile home fire in Tampa spreads to 4 others amid dry, windy conditions: TFR
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (154+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " A mobile home fire in Tampa spread to four nearby homes Tuesday afternoon before firefighters brought it under control. Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) said crews responded just after 12: 35 p. m. to the 10100 block of North Florida Avenue and found a…...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fuel spill prompts multiple lanes of I-4 eastbound in Lakeland to be closed into early evening
1+ week, 1+ day ago (122+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Multiple lanes of I-4 in Lakeland are expected to be closed through Monday evening's rush hour after a fuel spill. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said two eastbound lanes are closed on I-4 Eastbound at Exit 38 in Lakeland due…...
Sun "n Fun pumps $60 million into Lakeland economy as crowds fuel local boom
1+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) LAKLAND, Fla. " This week, the skies over Lakeland have been packed with planes as the Sun "n Fun Aerospace Expo returned for its 52nd year. The roar of jet engines and the sight of vintage warbirds are drawing massive crowds to…...
Man Arrested in Lakeland for Homicide: LPD
2+ week, 5+ day ago (277+ words) LAKELAND, FLA. " The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) arrested a man on Wednesday wanted for a February homicide outside a lounge. Janard Childs, 34, was charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with or destroying…...
Man wanted for Lakeland homicide in February arrested: LPD
2+ week, 5+ day ago (274+ words) LAKELAND, FLA " The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) arrested a man on Wednesday wanted for a February homicide outside a lounge. Janard Childs, 34, was charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with or destroying…...
Lakeland leaders grant new hearing for Talbot House shelter on Memorial Blvd.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (15+ words) Tampa Bay 28...
BLOOM At Bonnet Springs Park
3+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) Tampa Bay 28 Bloom is back at Bonnet Springs Park, and it's our signature spring festival celebrating flowers, creativity, and the beauty of the season - It's a free, family-friendly, two-day event happening April 1112 from 10 AM2 PM - The park transforms into a floral…...