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Polk County Housing Market Update: April 2024
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Polk County Housing Market Update: April 2024

The real estate landscape in Polk County, Florida, experienced a slight shift in April, as the median home listing price dipped marginally compared to the previous month and the same period last year. According to data analyzed from Realtor.com, the median home in the county was listed for $349,000 in April, a 0.3% decrease from...

Polk County’s Massive $200M Thompson Nursery Road Expansion Inches Ahead
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Polk County’s Massive $200M Thompson Nursery Road Expansion Inches Ahead

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...

Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) Insider Watch on The Stock
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Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) Insider Watch on The Stock

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 Uncovers Foul Odor’s Source, Faces Messy Cleanup
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Lakeland Uncovers Foul Odor’s Source, Faces Messy Cleanup

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....

Stock Movers: Nestle Malaysia, Xerox See Surging Prices
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Stock Movers: Nestle Malaysia, Xerox See Surging Prices

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...

The Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse
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The Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

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....

Breaking News: Facial Recognition Tech Disabled in Downtown Lakeland
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Breaking News: Facial Recognition Tech Disabled in Downtown Lakeland

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...

Israel Says Jerusalem Mosque Metal Detectors to Stay
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Israel Says Jerusalem Mosque Metal Detectors to Stay

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...

Virgin Media customers to lose access to all 10 UKTV channels
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Virgin Media customers to lose access to all 10 UKTV channels

Bad news for customers. After months of negotiations with UKTV, the provider has cut all 10 channels including Dave, Gold, Drama and W. UKTV was responsible for bringing shows like Taskmaster, Red Dwarf XII, and reruns of classic TV programs like Only Fools and Horses to its customers. customers are gutted over the decision. They’ve...