At dedication ceremony, FSC president calls new business building “the most technologically advanced learning facility in this whole region of Florida.” … “Why I Wore Lipstick” author honors local breast cancer survivors … Saturday parade honors Iraq, Afghanistan veterans. Source: The Ledger
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Magazine: Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks first in Florida in per-capita charitable giving … Editorial: Lakeland smart to start small on gigabit … Review: Lakeland Community Theatre’s “Little Shop of Horrors” yields quirky, creepy, quality theater … Mayor: Nominate citizens who contribute … State’s largest Rack Room Shoes opening at mall … Charity festival lets you sample homebrew […]
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A program that teaches on-the-job skills to youths ages 18-24 is expanding beyond the summer months and will take applications next week. Rick Lilyquist, Lakeland’s public works director for 17 years, is leaving for a similar job in Osceola County. Local philanthropists will be honored this morning by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. (No link […]
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The Florida Presbyterian Homes moved a 90-year-old bungalow to a new location as it cleared land for its Dixieland expansion. The race for a Lakeland City Commission seat — the only race on tomorrow’s ballot — pits three candidates: “one pitching his record, another his ideas and the third his common sense.”
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Five-word headlines: Rockridge chain crash kills toddler … Southeastern announces leadership forum speakers … Brasa Latina gets 3.5 stars … Rocky Horror leads Halloween list … Florida poet laureate visiting Harrison … Exhibit showcases Chilean artist’s work Source: The Ledger
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Despite a reliance on advanced robotics, employment at Amazon’s million-square-foot fulfillment center in Lakeland is up from 500 to 800 and will grow for the holidays. Story | Gallery Five seasoned musicians come together in Wilshire to explore their Americana roots. Achievement Academy (formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy and Child Development Center) celebrates 60 years of serving children with disabilities.
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A witness says the accident that killed an FSC swimmer was unavoidable, and police are looking for information on where the student was earlier that evening. Business leaders got a look at the expanded Southern Wine & Spirits, and LEDC leader Steve Scruggs updated them on Catapult 2.0 plans. Story | Gallery Editorial: Partisan groups should open […]
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Four-word headlines: Gov. Scott honors veterans … City candidates differentiate themselves … Editorial: Delgado differentiates himself … Fleeing wanted man arrested … Bobby Braddock signing books Source: The Ledger
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Both sides in a forum on the future of city government agreed there are problems at City Hall, but they differed on the solution. The Chamber of Commerce board chair praises City Hall for an investment decision and urges the “interim” be removed from Tony Delgado’s title. As Halloween approaches, Florida Dance Theatre premieres a full-length Dracula ballet by its […]
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Tigers: A new city contract with Bill Tinsley reduces his pay and duties in working with the Detroit Tigers to complete renovations at Tigertown. Schools: Teachers at Southwest Middle School are the first to get trauma packs under a Rotary program to bring emergency equipment into classrooms. Finance: City government gets a guaranteed 7.25 percent return by investing […]