The change is predicted to allow orange juice producers to rely more heavily on Florida oranges, which have been negatively impacted by citrus greening and severe weather.
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Lakeland Coffee Shops Deny Gubernatorial Candidate’s Guerilla Campaign Stops
Two local coffee shops were blindsided when the James Fishback campaign promoted events they did not agree to.
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Circuit Court Judge, District 10, Group 24
Andrea DeMichael Age: 42 | Occupation: Managing Attorney, DeMichael Law Candice Dixon Age: 44 | Occupation: Attorney Five Questions: Click on any of the questions to compare the candidates’ answers:
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Circuit Court Judge, District 10, Group 23
Lakeisha Latoya Babers Age: 45| Occupation: Attorney Chris P. Spath Age: 43| Occupation: Attorney Five Questions: Click on any of the questions to compare the candidates’ answers:
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Polk County Commission, District 2
Incumbent County Commissioner Rick Wilson will face challenger Kelly Quinn in an universal primary this August. Both candidates are registered Republicans. There is no democratic challenger.
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School Board, District 6
Incumbent School Board member Justin Sharpless faces 19 year-old Kasen Hampton
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School Board, District 3
Two candidates, Sarah Corona and Victor Sims, are running against recent DeSantis appointee, Kate Wallace for School Board, District 3.
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School Board, District 5
Incumbent School Board member Kay Fields will face challenger Sam Neelam in the August election.
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DeSantis Vetoes Three of Lakeland’s Four Budget Requests
The city’s projects took a hit — but higher education, the Sixth District Court of Appeal, and local nonprofits secured millions.
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Ballot Set for August Election
Qualifying for upcoming Polk County elections ended at noon on Friday, June 12.
