17+ hour, 33+ min ago   (270+ words) An elderly Lakeland man who was suspected of a string of ret… A Lake Wales man was arrested for Attempted 2nd Degree Murde… Four teenagers from the Kathleen area of Lakeland were arrested Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, accused of conspiring to commit…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (550+ words) By GABRIELA CARRASCO Staff Writer On Sept. 2, Paul and Ellen Wade dance at their wedding on Sept. 2, 1956. Filled with love and gratitude, they reminisced about that special day when they both said, “I do.” A billboard near K & A Golf…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (649+ words) Twenty-five years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, membe… Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, members… Highlands County Fire Rescue Lyshmariz Olivero, Eathan Neal and City of Sebring Fire Department Commander Francisco Olivero were in charge of raising the flag at…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (665+ words) The Leon County School Board approved a $629.4 million spend… Virginia “Vann” Peeples, a longtime Highlands County educato… Adam Newman, a truck driver for Nu-Hope Elder Care Services, Inc. in Sebring, unloads donations into the new Thrift Store location on Sept....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (350+ words) The Mount Dora Police Department has partnered with the Autism Hero Project to offer drivers access to the Blue Envelope Program, which was designed to support drivers on the autism spectrum. Following Howey-in-the-Hills, which joined the program earlier this year,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (52+ words) Never forget Mid Florida Newspapers - Bucs, Mayfield agree on $165 million, 3-year extension - Stewart embraces pressure as US chases 5th straight World Cup - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. - Horace Mann congratulates West Virginia's 2027 Champions of Learning…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (724+ words) The Leon County School Board approved a $629.4 million spending plan after months of teacher outcry and concerns about this year’s budget shortfall. The final budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year was passed in a 4-1 vote during the board’s Sept. 8 meeting at the…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (309+ words) Kelley Klepper, a vice president with Kimley-Horn, addressing the Lake County commission. Lake County officials are delaying release of the county’s updated comprehensive plan by a month or more so they can consider the outcome of the November statewide property…...

5+ day, 29+ min ago   (153+ words) TAVARES – When I’m asked about the secret to our success as an A-rated school district, I say it’s the people – committed faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents and support organizations all working together. Our talented teachers play a major role in…...

5+ day, 35+ min ago   (156+ words) Mid Florida Newspapers At just 3 months old, Challah is an adorable Schnauzer/Chihuahua mix with a big personality! This sweet girl is playful, rambunctious, adventurous, and always ready to explore. She loves discovering new things, having fun, and keeping…...