Polk County, Florida’s real estate landscape experienced a slight change in April as its median home listing price showed slight...
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FDA Updates on Salmonella Outbreaks Possibly Linked to Cucumbers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an update on the ongoing salmonella outbreaks affecting more than 380...
Governor DeSantis’ Budget Vetoes Impact Polk County Projects
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the state’s $116.5 billion budget, but not without making significant cuts through line-item vetoes....
What is the Average cost of installing an HVAC System? Save Money this Summer
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems have become an indispensable addition to our homes and buildings: keeping us comfortable...
In Economy, Technology
Globe and Red Hat Collaborate to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Red Hat Inc, one of the premier open source providers worldwide, and Globe have announced a joint initiative to modernize...
In Economy
Florida Poly’s New President Aims to Enhance Economic Impact
Florida Polytechnic University is entering a new era under Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as president, with ambitious goals to double...
Lakeland, Gets More Trucks, Crews to Expedite Hurricane Debris Removal
Lakeland, Florida, has taken significant measures to deal with Hurricane Milton’s aftermath. While dealing with large volumes of debris removal,...
In Travel
Cambodia’s Border Management During COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness
Early 2023 saw only 200 crossing the Thai-Cambodian border at Daung Checkpoint in Battambang Province of Cambodia every day; this...
In Economy, Technology
Globe and Red Hat Collaborate to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Red Hat Inc, one of the premier open source providers worldwide, and Globe have announced a joint initiative to modernize...
Deciphering the Bite: A Guide to Identifying Shark Attacks
Florida beaches can often become the scene of frightening encounters between sun worshipers and aquatic enthusiasts and predatory sharks, which...
Polk County Housing Market Update: April 2024
Polk County, Florida’s real estate landscape experienced a slight change in April as its median home listing price showed slight...
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...
In Travel
Cambodia’s Border Management During COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness
Early 2023 saw only 200 crossing the Thai-Cambodian border at Daung Checkpoint in Battambang Province of Cambodia every day; this...
In Economy, Technology
Globe and Red Hat Collaborate to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Red Hat Inc, one of the premier open source providers worldwide, and Globe have announced a joint initiative to modernize...
Deciphering the Bite: A Guide to Identifying Shark Attacks
Florida beaches can often become the scene of frightening encounters between sun worshipers and aquatic enthusiasts and predatory sharks, which...
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...
In Science
The Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, a remarkable celestial event will take place – a total solar eclipse that will cast a...
In Politics
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....