Lindsey Ritter of Harrison Arts was named a National Merit Scholar, the only one from Polk in the first round. https://t.co/qbxKH4NSyD pic.twitter.com/MCwuC7DXD3 — Lkld Now (@LkldNow) April 19, 2017
Category: People
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18k Race, Shoe Campaign Honor Memory of Kalen Kirk
The first anniversary of the George Jenkins High School student’s death and his 18th birthday are being marked Saturday with an 18k run that includes the donation of 18 pair of shoes to kids who need them | Event Facebook page Source: ABC Action News
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New Deputy Pinned by Granddad, Former Sheriff Mims
New detention deputy Kyle Swonger fulfilled his dream of having his badge pinned by his grandfather, Louie Mims, who served as Polk sheriff from 1976 to 1985. Source: Bay News 9
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Orlando Magic Honor Lakeland Sponsor Robert Palmer
The Lakeland native and head of RP Funding and homevalue.com was recognized at the Magic game Wednesday, the same day the team revealed his companies are founding sponsors of the NBA team’s D-League affiliate in Lakeland. Homevalue.com has been incorporated into the team’s logo and RP Funding’s branding will appear on team uniforms. Source: NBA.com: Pure Magic
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Groundskeeper ‘Amp’ Popular with Detroit Tigers
A Lakeland police officer saw something special in a troubled teen and helped him get a job at Tigertown. Two decades later, Amp Milton is adored by Detroit Tigers players and staffers. Source: Detroit Free Press
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Chris Sale Faces Another Lakeland Pitcher in Sox Debut
In Sale’s first Fenway Park outing tonight, he faces Pirates starter Jameson Taillon, also a Lakeland product. Source: MassLive
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Tigertown Event Yields K9 Comfort for Veterans
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