In a nearly two-year-long operation law enforcement in Florida has dismantled a sprawling illegal gaming network. Dubbed Operation Fish & Chips, the investigation resulted in 12 arrests and one of the largest property seizures in the agency’s history. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Vice Unit…
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Florida’s citrus industry, once a cornerstone of the state’s economy and identity, is facing a steep decline, according to a new report by Florida TaxWatch. The report, The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry, sheds light on the challenges threatening the sector, including diseases, natural…
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LAKELAND, FL. – Today, Tuesday, Nov 2, residents of Lakeland, Florida, will be casting their votes in the 2021 local Municipal election. Three local offices will be up for election. Residents of Lakland will vote on who their next mayor, District C: Southwest and District…
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LAKELAND, FL. – Lakeland, Florida, is home to countless historical buildings. According to the City of Lakeland, there are seven local historic districts protecting more than 1,600 historic buildings and 13 individual landmarks in town. Many of these buildings are historic homes. Throughout the city,…
Read More Local Couple Shares Lakelands History Through Documentary On Historic Homes
LAKELAND, Fla. – The 2021 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) season proved to be a historic one for the wrestling program at Southeastern University (SEU). The university won their first two individual national titles in school history, both by unseeded wrestlers. Sophomore Andreus Bond…
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LAKELAND, Fla. – Currently, it is estimated that 24% of adults living in Lakeland are functioning at the lowest level of literacy. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, this 3% higher than the national average of 21% in the U.S. Read Lakeland, a…
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LAKELAND, Fla. – The 2021 college football recruiting cycle for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) programs is currently underway. It has been just over a year since COVID-19 was declared a national emergency and small university football programs are addressing the recruitment process…
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