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...
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...
Efforts to untangle the traffic snarl in Polk County advanced this week, at least for the Thompson Nursery Road extension project. During the April 16 County Commission meeting, the board unanimously approved a contract for a $3.276 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation, contributing to the cost of constructing this road. These funds...
According to the latest Filings, Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) has decreased its position in the stock by -5.32% over the past 6 months. Insiders now own 0.30% of total outstanding shares. Looking at stock market performance over the last few months, new investors may be worried that they might have missed out on some...
LAKELAND — After a prolonged search spanning over a month, Lakeland officials have pinpointed the origin of a pungent odor plaguing Southwest residents. However, an arduous cleanup process lies ahead. Lakeland’s Wastewater Management Division has identified a breach in a wastewater force main located in remote wetlands approximately 1,500 feet northeast of 5001 Gateway Boulevard....
The Return on Invested Capital (aka ROIC) Score for The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) is 5.547696. The Return on Invested Capital is a ratio that determines whether a company is profitable or not. It tells investors how well a company is turning its capital into profits. The ROIC is calculated by dividing the net...
Shares of Nestle Malaysia Berhad (KLSE:NESTLE) and Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) have been on the rise lately, leaving investors wondering what is driving the bullish momentum for these companies. Nestle Malaysia’s Recipe for Success Nestle Malaysia, the Malaysian subsidiary of global food and beverage giant Nestle S.A., has seen its stock price climb over 10% in...
On Monday, April 8, a remarkable celestial event will take place – a total solar eclipse that will cast a diagonal swath of North America in temporary darkness. While this phenomenon has been widely discussed, the excitement surrounding it remains palpable. Here in Florida, we’ll witness a partial eclipse, which is still an awe-inspiring spectacle....
The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) has decided to disable the facial recognition technology incorporated in its downtown security cameras. This move comes after two weeks of public scrutiny and a looming threat of legal action. Public Notice IssuedBreaking News: Facial Recognition Tech Disabled in Downtown Lakeland Julie Townsend, the Executive Director of LDDA, issued...
Tensions in Jerusalem have reached a boiling point as the Israeli government refuses to back down from its decision to install controversial metal detectors at entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, one of the holiest sites in Islam. The security measures, implemented after two Israeli police officers were killed in an attack there on July...