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Lakeland, Florida · LakelandLAKELAND, 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
DARYL WARD, PH.D., NAMED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASHLEY GIBSON BARNETT MUSEUM OF ART
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Polk County, Florida · Polk CountyPolk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced June 13 the arrest of a 16-year-old from Lakeland, who is charged with several felonies, including attempted first-degree murder.Detectives arrested the Lakeland teen who they said planned a fight with another teen via social media messages. He then showed up to the fight with a gun and opened fire.No one was harmed during the incident, according to PCSO.The investigation began on April 2, when PCSO …See the Story
Boy, 16, fired shots at teen he planned to fight to feel 'like Superman': Polk deputies
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LGBTQ+ · LakelandPride in the Park is a celebration of love, diversity, and community.Its one of Lakeland's largest annual events held in Munn Park. People say its a place where they feel free to be their true selves.Were welcome here. We can be what we want. We can be open and not be scared. Because even if its hard to see throughout the year, you can see here theres so much love, said Sydney Shellhart.WATCH: Thousands attend Pride in the Park as Polk Pride cel…See the Story
Thousands Attend Pride in the Park as Polk Pride Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
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Mayor, NYPD Warn ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Disorder at Saturday’s ‘No Kings Day’ Protest
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No Kings Protest Munn Park Photos about 1300 people
Paint Job Can't Hide Stolen Jeep: Frostproof Man Busted, Trailer Recovered In Highlands County
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Polk School Board member Rick Nolte has missed all meetings since January
Davenport Man Faces New Charges After Threats To Polk County Deputy During Transport
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Shocking $278K Construction Supply Heist: Two Accused in Major Polk County Theft – Knowhere News
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