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'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus Causes First 2025 Florida Deaths. Here's Where

60% Left coverage: 10 sources

Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.Swimming See the Story

Florida Poly in Lakeland leaves state watch list after unchanged score on annual measure

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Florida Polytechnic University, placed on the state’s watch list last year, was removed after maintaining an overall 74 score in the annual report.Education · Lakeland Read Article

Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area makes list of top 10 'boomtowns' in US. See why

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The list of top 10 fastest-growing "boomtowns" includes five from Florida and three along the I-4 corridor.Florida, United States · Florida Read Article

Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone

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Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired restrictions on roosters.Polk County, Florida · Polk County See the Story

Storms Lingering Across Central Florida

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

East Central Florida is under a flood watch until 8 p.m. Tuesday, as conditions continue to be concerning for localized flooding with rainfall rates picking up to 3-4 inches per hour. Over the past couple of days, several rounds of tropical downpours have soaked the region, with 5 to 7 inches of rain falling in some areas, particularly across southern Brevard and northern Volusia County. On Tuesday, conditions continue to be concerning for local…Floods · Tampa See the Story

Michigan Loses Recruiting Battle to Syracuse for Top-50 Prospect Calvin Russell

55% Left coverage: 11 sources

Top-50 prospect Calvin Russell celebrated his birthday on Saturday by announcing his college commitment, but Michigan had little to celebrate after his decision.Social Media · Syracuse See the Story

Developer plans 30 townhomes on a Midtown Lakeland block. Commission will vote July 7

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The plan would put 30 townhomes, a sports court and playground just north of Memorial Boulevard and east of Lakeland Hills Boulevard.Lakeland, Florida · Lakeland Read Article

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Developer plans 30 townhomes on a Midtown Lakeland block. Commission will vote July 7