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Avelo releases fall flight schedule from Lakeland. What will change?
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (210+ words) Avelo Airlines has unveiled its fall flight schedule out of Lakeland Linder International Airport as of Feb. 25. Travelers can now book Avelo flights through Nov. 17, and those searching for the best deals may find some surprises in the low-budget carrier's…...
3 keys to the Lakeland girls b-ball team winning in regional quarterfinal
1+ week, 5+ day ago (622+ words) APOPKA " The magic carpet ride is still in full effect for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts girls basketball team thanks to a 62-54 win over Wekiva High School in the FHSAA Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal Friday on the road. After clinching the district championship…...
Avelo's first Detroit flight lands at Lakeland Linder. Atlanta next
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (494+ words) Avelo is hoping to hit a home run as its first flight from Detroit is expected to touch down at Lakeland Linder airport on Feb. 11. Avelo Airlines has launched nonstop service between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (code DTW) and…...
Winter Haven's upset win lead six Polk teams that won district titles
2+ week, 4+ day ago (932+ words) Six Polk County teams will head into the postseason as district champions as five favorites all won, along with one underdogs that upset the district's top seed. Winter Haven, the No. 2 seed in Class 7A, District 10, overcame a slow start to…...
Best romantic restaurants in Polk County? Seven special places locals love
3+ week, 5+ day ago (490+ words) There might be a cold front sweeping through Polk County this January, but the season of romance is ready to heat things up. Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching on Feb. 14, and there are numerous local restaurants willing to offer couples…...
Why Polk State? Hear the voices of student leaders | Guest commentary
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (687+ words) As we enter a new year, the promise of student success is even stronger. Polk State College is grounded in every student we serve " our why and our purpose. I recently met with leaders of our Student Government Associations, clubs…...
Polk State College president says northeast Polk campus won't open in 2026, as planned
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (606+ words) Polk State College officials have waited for years to create a new campus in northeast Polk County. The wait will last longer than anticipated. Polk State's Haines City-Davenport campus will not open in fall 2026 as previously announced, President Angela Garcia…...
Publix settles opioid litigation that alleged its pharmacies over-dispensed pain pills
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (509+ words) The opioid'case against Publix claiming its pharmacies had over-dispensed opioid painkillers is expected to be closed based on a federal judge's order signed on July 28. The judge's order said both sides have agreed on a settlement. The terms of the…...