Lakeland FL

This fall, Florida Southern College welcomes the new School of Architecture. Dr. Andrew Phillip Payne. was appointed as the program’s founding Dean and Professor. The decision to have an architecture program at FSC was one that is welcomed by students, staff, and the Lakeland community. “It was long overdue....

Adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. A. Initially proposed tax levy . . . . . . . . . $68,125,338. C. Actual Property Tax Levy . . . . . . . . . $61,036,860. This year’s proposed tax levy: . . . . . . . . $65,212,408.

Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.

Winter Haven, FL – Two Florida brothers were sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the robbery and murder of a man they met online, prosecutors say. The case highlights the dangers of online deception and senseless violence driven by the pursuit of “street cred.”. Brothers Manipulated Victim...

Twenty-two restaurants in Tampa Bay were unknowingly put to the test this week over the origin of the shrimp on their menus.

There is a series of new shuttle routes on Florida Southern College’s campus that are serving students every Sunday morning. The Sunday Worship Shuttle provides convenient transportation for students seeking to attend weekly church services from an array of churches in the Lakeland community. Students can take the...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced a new tool for reporting traffic concerns or violations. If there’s a chronic speeder in your neighborhood, there’s now a way to report them to the sheriff’s office without calling 911 or the non-emergency line. The sheriff’s office said its...

City moves forward on sewer repair, street resurfacing, and reduced flooding. On September 8, Mayor Nate Kilton called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Commission at 6:00 p.m. Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk...

It’s not just the mouthwatering ropa vieja or delectable vaca frita that make Nineteen61 such a remarkable and unique dining experience in downtown Lakeland, but the story behind the flavor. That story began in 1961, when the parents of Marcos Fernandez, the owner and lead chef at Nineteen61, immigrated...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – The Davenport Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find Maria Margarita Caraballo, a 75-year-old woman who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Her family is concerned for her well-being due to existing health issues. Maria was last seen leaving her...