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FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE APPOINTS ANDREW PHILLIP PAYNE, PH.D., AS THE FOUNDING DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE FOR THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Lakeland, Florida · Lakeland

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE APPOINTS ANDREW PHILLIP PAYNE, PH.D., AS THE FOUNDING DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE FOR THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

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LAKELAND, Fla., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Phillip Payne, Ph.D., as the founding dean and professor of architecture for the School of Architecture on the historic Frank Lloyd Wright…See the Story
DARYL WARD, PH.D., NAMED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASHLEY GIBSON BARNETT MUSEUM OF ART
Lakeland, Florida · Lakeland

DARYL WARD, PH.D., NAMED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASHLEY GIBSON BARNETT MUSEUM OF ART

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LAKELAND, Fla., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College is pleased to announce the appointment of Daryl Ward, Ph.D., as interim executive director, effective Thursday, June 26. A respected leader in the regional arts community, Ward brings decades of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and arts advocacy to this transitional role. Ward will continue to serve as execut…See the Story
'You done messed up': Wanted man who challenged Polk deputies on Facebook to catch him arrested by Lakeland police
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'You done messed up': Wanted man who challenged Polk deputies on Facebook to catch him arrested by Lakeland police

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lakeland Police Department said it arrested a man after he taunted the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Facebook over warrants and bragged that he couldn't be caught. Aaron Johnson, who police said had several felony warrants, commented on Sheriff Grady Judd's "Fishing with Judd" event: "Y’all too busy fishing, that’s why y’all didn’t catch me when I left my grandma’s house today! Should’ve waited a bit longer. Y’al…See the Story

64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— Sheriff Grady Judd spoke about a fentanyl drug trafficking investigation that involved two Mexican cartels, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Polk County detectives worked alongside investigators from: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Tampa and Phoenix offices U.S. Border Patrol Auburndale Police Department Office of the State Attorney 10th Judicial Ci…Fentanyl · Polk CountySee the Story

Louisville Lacrosse Represented in Pan American Women's Lacrosse Championship - University of Louisville Athletic

The University of Louisville lacrosse program will be well-represented at the 2025 Pan-American Women's Lacrosse Championship which will take place June 26-30 at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale, Fla.Auburndale, Florida · AuburndaleSee the Story

Two Police Officers Almost Mace a 15-Year-Old in Florida for Crossing the Street at a 45-Degree Angle: 'Walking While Black'

A disturbing incident involving two Lakeland, Florida, police officers forcefully arresting and threatening a 15-year-old boy for crossing at a 45-degree angle has sparked outrage online. The incident was captured on camera by an individual who was walking with the 15-year-old and then shared on Instagram.  The clip opens with two bulky policemen wrestling a young boy to the ground. The officers were heard repeatedly yelling, “stop, turnover now…Lakeland, Florida · LakelandRead Article

Enroll now for the Fall 2025 Semester, which starts August 11 at Polk State College

Open the article to view the coverage from Polk State CollegeWinter Haven · Winter HavenRead Article

Florida Poly professor spotlights U.S. innovation at South Korean summit

LAKELAND, Fla. – Dr. Jun Kim, assistant professor of environmental engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, represented both the University and the Korean-American community on the international stage at the prestigious 2025 Future Leaders’ Conference in Seoul, South Korea. His participation elevated Florida Poly’s visibility on the global scene and reinforced the institution’s growing role in innovative research. Selected by the Consulate…Innovation · LakelandRead Article

Vandalism Spree Ends With Arrest In Frostproof: Polk County Sheriff

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A recent string of vandalism in northern Frostproof has culminated in an arrest, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced today. The incidents, which included graffiti and property damage across a concentrated area, prompted a swift investigation by local detectives. The initial wave of vandalism occurred on June 12th, impacting several locations within […] Vandalism Spree Ends With Arrest In Frostproof: Polk County SheriffFrostproof · FrostproofRead Article

Winter Haven soldiers remembered with rededication ceremony

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Those who gave all in protecting their country and its freedoms were memorialized Saturday in Winter Haven on the northeast corner of the Winter Haven City Hall lawn.Winter Haven · Winter HavenRead Article

Florida Man Caught Cooking, Preparing For Bath In Stranger's Home

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man, identified only as “Joe,” was taken into custody last week after Polk County Sheriff’s deputies found him cooking and filling a bathtub in a stranger’s home north of Davenport. The homeowner was out of town, and a neighbor’s call to authorities led to the unusual discovery. According to […] Florida Man Caught Cooking, Preparing For Bath In Stranger’s HomeDavenport, Florida · DavenportRead Article

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