A humorous Southeastern University video that ends in an offer of scholarships to YouTube star “Chewbacca Mom” and her family has gotten the university national news coverage but has generated controversy on campus.
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Posted inPeople, Politics
Governor Tours Lakeland U-Pick Site
Visited a u-pick blueberry farm in Lakeland today! Great example of agritourism in the Sunshine State. pic.twitter.com/Qx0PMbWF5K — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) May 23, 2016 Rick Scott visited C&W Farms of Central Florida off Ewell Road for the ceremonial signing of an agritourism bill. See more photos. Source: Twitter: Rick Scott
Posted inPeople
After Gator Encounter, Man Is Alive But Missing Part of His Arm
More coverage Source: Fox 13 News
Posted inCity Hall, People
Video: The City Staff That Plays Together…
City Manager Tony Delgado and staff poke fun at themselves in a video shown this week in “values celebration” meetings with city employees. Source: Facebook: City of Lakeland
Posted inA & E, People
Quentin Darrington Chosen for Broadway ‘Cats’ Revival
Lakeland resident Quentin Darrington is returning to Broadway. He was selected for the role of Old Deuteronomy in a revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Cats” opening in July, Playbill reports.
Posted inBusiness, People
My Workspace: Barry Friedman
In honor of lkldnow.com turning 8 months old today, I thought this would be a good time to introduce you to its founder — me — and what we’ve been doing to connect people with Lakeland. So read on as I interview me.
Posted inPeople, Schools
Highlands Grove’s Jessica Solano Named Florida Teacher of Year Finalist
As one of five contenders, the third-grade teacher got a $15,000 check and a $500 Macy’s gift card. Source: The Ledger