May 20, 2012 1:24 am
BALTIMORE | I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done it twice in a row it's time for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:42 am
We've all dealt with the strife of trying to convince a child it's time to shut off the video games and come back to reality. But, what if those games are actually helping children cope in the real world? read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:41 am
Disco might have been an inherently silly genre, polyester style over organic substance, but Donna Summer flat-out owned the art form, trailblazing the way for scores of female pop stars who blend talent and sex appeal. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:39 am
SUNDAY "ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE" | Lakeland A celebration of the famed music star, from Lakeland Community Theatre. WHEN: 2 p.m. TICKETS: $20 adults, $15 students, $10 age 12 and younger. LOCATION: Lake Mirror Center. PHONE: 603-PLAY. FELLOWSHIP OF BALLROOM DANCERS | Lakeland WHEN: 3 p.m. TICKETS: $8, or $5 for members, youth. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:36 am
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA University of Central Florida freshman T'Jean Tomlinson, a former student at Lake Gibson High School, has been made a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:35 am
CHARTER SCHOOL AWARDS The Teacher of the Year and the Support Person of the Year from charter schools across Polk County were recognized at the ninth annual Polk County Association of Charter School Awards Banquet on May 1. Nominees who were recognized from each school were: read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:31 am
Marriage license applications filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Bartow for the period of Sept. 9 to Jan. 29. Robertson, Jonathan, 1981, LakelanD, to Tukums, Brittney, 1989, Lakeland, 12/3/11 Robichaud, Charles, 1981, Lakeland, to Lawrence, Dawn, 1982, Lakeland, 1/21/12 read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:27 am
A "JUST BECAUSE" TRIBUTE TO FLORA I know a sweet lady called "Flora" She's as cute as she can be I met her at church one Sunday What a blessing that was for me! She's Jeanette's precious little mama I asked "if she'd please adopt me?" I'd be so honored to be her daughter and Jeanette would be a sister for me! read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:09 am
Among the large metropolitan areas, households in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are the most financially distressed in the nation, says CredAbility, a nonprofit credit-counseling agency. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:07 am
Monday is the last day for parents of Lakeland High School students to deliver their ballots to vote on whether to convert the institution into a charter school. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:06 am
Regarding Roger Bergere's letter ["Overpopulation Crisis Mandates a Maximum Two Children Per Couple, May 3] referencing his celebration of Earth Day 2012, personally, I never have celebrated or even reflected on Earth Day to the level of, let's say, Mother's Day. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:06 am
I read the editorial section daily. I have noticed that the Rev. Robert E. Willoughby has a tendency to use the term "homophobia" in his letters. That in itself is not what I am writing about. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:05 am
The number of Americans considered obese is expected to rise from the current 34 percent to 42 percent by 2030, reports a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and discussed at the May 7 "Weight of the Nation" conference in Washington. Diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease and other obesity-related ailments account for... read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:04 am
As one of the many who are seeking work, I have hit the proverbial brick wall. Most places want you to go to their websites to fill out a application for work. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:01 am
When Technology Research Consultants landed in Polk County in 2003, the company shined with promise. But about five years later, the celebrated defense contractor abruptly shut down. Until now, the reason behind its exit has been a mystery. read more. . .
May 20, 2012 12:01 am
The United Healthcare IronKids Florida triathlon featured international and local connections Saturday as more than 400 kids ages 6 to 15 competed in the swim, bike and run event at Lake Eva Park in Haines City. read more. . .