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Free dental care event to treat thousands in Lakeland
Listen: Floridians without access to dental care will be able to get free services next week. It’s because of a two-day event that’s estimated to serve 2,000 people in Lakeland. The initiative is called Florida...
Activists demand police accountability after charges dropped for beaten Lakeland man
Listen: The state attorney’s office has dropped all charges against a Lakeland man who was beaten while he was being arrested, but activists want the police who were involved to be arrested. Antwan Glover was...
Dr. Devin Stephenson approved as president of Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University
Learn about the new president of Florida Polytechnic University and his vision for academics, STEM focus, and fostering innovation.
The new president of Florida Poly could make up to $1.2 million a year
Devin Stephenson, who will become president of Florida Polytechnic University, could make up to $1.224 million a year.
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees chose Devin Stephenson to become the school’s second president, succeeding Randy Avent.
Only one Florida hospital makes national rankings for Black maternal health
Listen: It’s Black Maternal Health Week, and a new list released Thursday from U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals with high black maternal health outcomes. Only one Florida hospital is ranked among 26 across...
Florida Poly is poised to pick a new president on Monday
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees is expected Monday to select a successor to outgoing President Randy Avent.
Finalists are named for the president of Florida Poly
Florida Polytechnic University named five finalists to succeed outgoing President Randy Avent for the school in Lakeland.
The Scoop: Mon., November 6, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Police presence in Ybor City 100 officers were patrolling in their vehicles, on foot, by bike, and on horseback in Ybor over the weekend. Two sixteen-year-olds were arrested for felonies. Police made nine other felony...
Florida Poly in Lakeland takes an early step in its presidential search
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees took a first step in the search for a successor to outgoing President Randy Avent.
Lakeland challenges approval of a Duke Energy project
Lakeland is challenging a decision by the state DEP to approve a permit for a new Duke Energy Florida high-voltage power line in Polk County.
Lakeland invests in body cameras for police
The Lakeland Police Department will finally get body cameras. The City Commission supported a $9.3 million package of equipment and software associated with the cameras. On Monday the city approved a 10-year contract with Exxon...
