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Lakeland expands effort to keep grease out of sewer system with new drop-off sites
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (378+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Lakeland leaders say used cooking oil is causing major clogs in the city's wastewater system, and they are hoping new drop-off sites will encourage residents to recycle the grease instead. Pouring grease down the drain may seem harmless,…...
Lakeland approves Wedgewood development deal despite neighbors" concerns
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (11+ words) Tampa Bay 28...
Two dogs die in North Port house fire: NPFR
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (146+ words) NORTH PORT, Fla. " Two dogs were killed in a structure fire in North Port on early Tuesday morning, fire officials said. According to Nort Port Fire Rescue (NPFR), firefighters responded to the fire in the 8000 block of Herbison Avenue at…...
New apartments for homeless residents open at Lakeland's Gospel Village
1+ week, 4+ day ago (13+ words) Tampa Bay 28...
Largo mobile home fire claims life of 4-year-old girl and her grandmother
1+ week, 5+ day ago (299+ words) LARGO, Fla. " A mobile home fire claimed the lives of a four-year-old girl and her grandmother. The child's father also remains hospitalized for serious burns to his face, arms, and back. Adrieanna Johnson said she cannot return to the scene…...
One dead, firefighter injured in fire at Tampa storage facility: HCFR
2+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " One person died and a firefighter sustained minor injuries Friday night during a two-alarm fire at a storage facility in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR). HCFR said its dispatch center began receiving multiple 911 calls around…...
Lakeland mobile home fire leaves 1 adult, 2 dogs dead: LFD
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (181+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " The Lakeland Fire Department (LPD) said an adult victim died after a mobile home fire on Monday afternoon. LFD said crews responded to a residential structure fire involving a mobile home on Bert Street shortly before 4 p. m. on May…...
Suspected gunman in fatal Placid Lakes shooting turned himself in: HCSO
4+ week, 11+ hour 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
1+ mon, 2+ day 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…...