Tropics Watch: What is now Tropical Storm Bertha brought rain to Florida but made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Otherwise, the tropics are clear with no areas of suspected development, for the moment.
TOP STORY
An unconventional campaign stop caused a bit of a disruption in downtown Lakeland last Thursday just as a severe thunderstorm rolled in. Read Anna Toms’ and Erin Grant’s reporting.
BREATHE AND HAVE SOME JUICE
In the latest on the data center saga, experts from Lakeland Electric and the city’s water utility offered their insights during the official first reading of the proposed moratorium.
In another attempt to bolster Florida’s diminished citrus industry, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stopped at Bonnet Springs Park to tout an update to the FDA’s orange juice standards.
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Lakeland natives and former NFL players Mike and Maurkice Pouncey returned to Bryant Stadium for a Saturday of youth football matches during the first-ever Pouncey Classic. Read about the brothers and the event in Anna Toms’ article.
Bryant Stadium to Host Inaugural ‘Pouncey Classic’ on July 18
On Saturday, July 18, the Pouncey Foundation and New Beginnings High School will host the […]
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Water Restrictions Extended in Lakeland
Lakeland Electric Rates to Rise Gradually for Four Years
City Announces Lane Closures on Lake Morton Drive for Water Quality Project
Third Annual Polk County Burger Week Begins Friday, July 17
Lakeland Electric GM Michael Beckham Submits Retirement Notice
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Publix vendor lays off 168 people in Lakeland, Sarasota after losing contract | Louis Llovio, Business Observer
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Lakeland restaurater Mario Scarpa, loved by friends and foodies, has died | Paul Nutcher, The Ledger (Paywall)
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