The real estate landscape in Polk County, Florida, experienced a slight shift in April, as the median home listing price...
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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 are essential components of modern homes and buildings, providing comfort and maintaining indoor...
In Economy, Technology
Globe and Red Hat Collaborate to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Globe and Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, has announced a collaborative effort to modernize...
In Travel
Cambodia’s Border Management During COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness
In early 2023, the Daung checkpoint on the Thai-Cambodian border in Battambang Province, Cambodia, saw up to 200 people crossing...
In Economy, Technology
Globe and Red Hat Collaborate to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Globe and Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, has announced a collaborative effort to modernize...
In Lifestyle
Deciphering the Bite: A Guide to Identifying Shark Attacks
The pristine beaches of Florida, a paradise for sun-seekers and water enthusiasts, can sometimes turn into the scene of a...
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...
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 Travel
Cambodia’s Border Management During COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness
In early 2023, the Daung checkpoint on the Thai-Cambodian border in Battambang Province, Cambodia, saw up to 200 people crossing...
In Economy, Technology
Globe and Red Hat Collaborate to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Globe and Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, has announced a collaborative effort to modernize...
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....
In Politics
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...