Lakeland, Florida, has taken significant measures to deal with Hurricane Milton’s aftermath. While dealing with large volumes of debris removal, Lakeland brought in additional resources – three trucks and crews arrived this Saturday alone! – to speed up cleanup. Residents can expect a more organized approach to debris removal now that the city has implemented a hotline dedicated to debris...
Florida Polytechnic University is entering a new era under Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as president, with ambitious goals to double student enrollment and add science- and medicine-focused programs. Stephenson hopes his leadership can guide Florida Poly to greatness! Stephenson’s vision for Florida Poly is achieving an annual enrollment growth rate of 10% and moving toward 5,000 students, building upon his...
Early 2023 saw only 200 crossing the Thai-Cambodian border at Daung Checkpoint in Battambang Province of Cambodia every day; this marked an abrupt difference from two years earlier, when thousands of migrant workers passed through in one day alone. Impact of COVID-19 on Border Crossings The COVID-19 pandemic and its Delta variant triggered border closures and intensified migration flows back...
Red Hat Inc, one of the premier open source providers worldwide, and Globe have announced a joint initiative to modernize Globe’s IT infrastructure via Red Hat Open Innovation Labs and improve operational practices while creating a superior customer experience for Globe customers. Integrating Open Source Technologies Globe’s engineers collaborated closely with Red Hat during their residency to incorporate cutting-edge open...
Walt Disney World ushered in a new era of park navigation this week with the launch of Lightning Lane. This innovative system, which replaces the former Genie+ planner, made its debut on Wednesday at 7 a.m., offering parkgoers the opportunity to skip standard queues and access faster lines for select attractions and entertainment. The Lightning Lane system introduces two paid...
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are an indispensable part of modern homes and buildings, offering comfort while improving indoor air quality. But their costs associated with installation, maintenance, and repairs can add up quickly; in this article, we aim to give a comprehensive overview of average HVAC costs so that homeowners and property managers can make more informed...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the state’s $116.5 billion budget, but not without making significant cuts through line-item vetoes. The vetoes, totaling approximately $1 billion, have had a mixed impact on Polk County’s planned projects and allocations. Polk State College: A Tale of Two Outcomes Polk State College experienced both disappointment and relief in the wake of DeSantis’ budget...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an update on the ongoing salmonella outbreaks affecting more than 380 people across the United States. While the agency still believes cucumbers may be the source of the infections, they have ruled out the previously suspected cucumbers recalled by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., a Florida distributor based in Delray. Fresh...
Florida beaches can often become the scene of frightening encounters between sun worshipers and aquatic enthusiasts and predatory sharks, which pose one of the ocean’s apex predators – sharks. While attacks from sharks themselves are relatively rare, such incidents leave victims and onlookers alike wondering, “Which type of shark bit me?” Shark Bite Capital of the World According to the...
Florida Southern College, renowned for its collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, is embarking on a new chapter by establishing a School of Architecture. This exciting development was announced by President Anne Kerr on Thursday, May 16, 2024, during a gathering of donors, architects, engineers, local dignitaries, and college officials. Key Details about the New School Program Offerings and Timeline...
Lakeland Linder International Airport was faced with the challenge of finding a private vendor for its new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint concession shop. Although several businesses were approached, response was lackluster due to low passenger volume at Lakeland Linder – eventually, however, an unlikely partnership formed between Lakeland Linder & Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), located nearby, and Lakeland...
Polk County, Florida’s real estate landscape experienced a slight change in April as its median home listing price showed slight decrease compared to both March’s $349,950 and April 2023’s $349,500, according to data analyzed from Realtor.com. Realtor.com revealed that in April the median listing price dropped 0.3% year-on-year – being listed for just over $349k instead. Though these statistics provide...