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Lakeland, Florida · LakelandLAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Polk County Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of the Educator Academy, an innovative partnership between Lakeland High School and Florida Southern College that will inspire and prepare future educators. A…See the Story
LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL AND FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE PARTNER TO LAUNCH INAUGURAL EDUCATOR ACADEMY
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Lakeland, Florida · LakelandLAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, with its inaugural class beginning in Fall 2026. Designed to prepare students for impactful leadership roles…See the Story
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE LAUNCHES MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM, ENROLLING FIRST COHORT FALL 2026
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Davenport, Florida · DavenportA Davenport McDonald's employee and two customers are facing charges after an argument in the drive-thru line ended with a shooting inside the store early on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.See the Story
'It was just a McMess:' Grady Judd describing angry McDonald's customer shot by employee after drive-thru dispute
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