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Dr. Timothy Blair Swango left us peacefully to be with the Lord on January 24, 2025. Tim or “Doc” as many knew him, was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 22, 1946.

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1 day ago · Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to ...

Jan 24, 2025 · She added: “Seth and I are storytellers by nature and trade. At the time, we had a bit of a platform and using it was a way to take action in the face of an otherwise very helpless situation.

Dec 3, 2024 · Polk County Public Schools disclosed the removal of more than 30 books from school libraries following citizen challenges, in addition to the six listed in a state report released last month.. The ...

2 days ago · On March 21, the four officers were riding around in a black, unmarked Chevy Tahoe in North Lakeland, according to Taylor's summary of events.

Dec 30, 2024 · The mayor said he's called for the half-cent sales tax initiative to be placed on Polk County Transportation Planning Organization's first agenda for 2025 for discussion by all the municipalities.

Sep 19, 2024 · Munn Park is at the core of Lakeland, located at the heart of the city’s downtown and a key landmark in its identity. A man without a home has successfully appealed for his right to stand in ...