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Category: People
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Dr. William Roth selected as Watson Clinic’s managing partner
The previous managing partner, Dr. Steven Achinger, chose not to seek the position again, a clinic spokeswoman said.
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Tigers’ Willie Horton Recalls Segregated Lakeland, Gives Thanks for Progress
The retired slugger is grand marshal of Lakeland’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
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Girl Who Loved Christmas Succumbs to Cancer
Santa and a ‘magical’ horse visited Mackenzie Orth at home last month, thanks to friends and neighbors
Posted inHistory
Indie Atlantic Studios Secures Rights to Documentary on Notorious Florida Sheriff
The Lakeland film company landed rights to two books by Gilbert King about Lake County’s Willis McCall.
Posted inSports
LHS Football Coach Bill Castle Retires After 52 Years
His Dreadnaughts have won eight state championships, the most recent one last month.
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Beloved Pastor Retires After 48 Years in Ministry
On Christmas Day, the Rev. David McEntire gave the final sermon of his 48 years in ministry – 15 of those at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland.
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Heid Receives High Rating, Contract Extended To 2027
Six School Board members rated the superintendent as highly effective and one rated him as effective.
Posted inSocial Services
At Talbot House, Maria Cruz Takes the Lead as Brenda Reddout Retires
Cruz, a key figure behind Orlando’s homeless diversion and prevention program, joined the Lakeland nonprofit in April
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Lakeland Brings Christmas to Young Cancer Patient
Mackenzie Orth, an 8-year-old who loves Christmas, was visited by Santa, a ‘magical’ horse, a high school chorus and a crowd of well-wishers