The City of Winter Haven honors the life and legacy of educator and mentor...
Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr. is honored for his lasting impact as an educator, mentor, and band director whose dedication shaped generations of students in Winter Haven. Mr. Neal served as band director at Jewett High School from 1953 to 1968 and continued his work as a music educator and band director following the...
Losses adding up for Plant City berry farmers hit by freeze
Strawberry farmers are getting a better idea of losses now that frost damage is appearing days later.
‘Rest easy’: Winter Haven police mourn loss of retired K-9
The Winter Haven Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 who served the agency for seven years.
Bay Area firefighters continue to respond to brush fire calls as parts of region...
North Port fire rescue responded to a 10-acre fire that threatened homes over the weekend. It started from a spark from a grill. North Port is under a burn ban, and while grilling is allowed, North Port Fire Rescue said they continue to respond to daily illegal burns. Citrus, Hernando...
Proposed cruise port could risk lower bay environment, economy
A 21-foot Carolina skiff moves through shallow, clear water in lower Tampa Bay. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. The boat belongs to Reed Smith, owner of Calusa Oyster Company. “Somebody who’s grown up here loves a real briny oyster, and then because of the nature of the...
Florida Home Burglaries Yield $137K in Stolen Property, Suspects Arrested
Authorities Arrest Suspects After Florida Burglaries Net $137,000 in Loot If you live in Tampa, hearing about another home burglary […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Florida Southern Falls Short Against Georgia Southwestern
AMERICUS, Ga. — Florida Southern College softball (1-5) faced a tough doubleheader against Georgia Southwestern State University (4-0) on Sunday at Lady Canes Field, suffering a 7-4 loss in the first game and an 11-6 defeat in the second. FLORIDA SOUTHERN 4, GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 7. The Moccasins struck first...
Brace for Higher Electric Bills After Lakeland’s Deep Freeze
Lakeland has started to warm up since last week’s record-setting deep freeze, but another jolt may be on the way — this time when electric bills arrive. When temperatures plunged into the 20s on Feb. 1 and 2, heating systems across the city worked harder and longer than they typically do in Central Florida. Electric...
Southeastern students can now put a face to Beethoven’s music
The opening four notes of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony may be the most recognizable musical phrase in western culture. The face of Ludwig van Beethoven, usually depicted with an intense scowl under stormy locks, is nearly as familiar. Anyone who has watched a “Peanuts” cartoon will remember the bust of the composer...
The Bonnet Springs Caribbean Carnival is one of the year’s best cultural celebrations
Get ready for a taste of island time. The 3rd Annual Caribbean Carnival is taking place on Saturday, February 21, from 3-9 pm at the beautiful Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. The sprawling celebration of Caribbean culture is a showcase of island vibes and experiences, including a headline performance by Grammy...
