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Residents who want to use city recreation facilities, like the pavilion at the Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation area, might get a case of sticker shock. That’s because the rates to use such sites took a dramatic jump last week when the Fort Meade Commission approved new fees that are in … read more.

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Dockery: Leadership needed at Polytech
Sun May 13 2012 08:02AM

Swan songs were heard in the Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theater a week ago when both USF Polytechnic in Lakeland and State Sen. Paula Dockery took their final bows. Dockery, who … read more.

No emphasis for physical education
Thu May 10 2012 08:01AM

Polk County Commissioner Ed Smith wants to know where the activity went and whether that can deal with the obesity problem he says this country has been facing. “We don’t … read more.

English: Education is economic development tool
Thu May 10 2012 08:01AM

Education and business should be tied together, one county commissioner suggested at a joint county commission and school board meeting last week. He said a good educational system can not … read more.

No more early learning money
Thu May 10 2012 08:01AM

Polk County Commissioner Bob English wondered why the county has been spending nearly a half-million a year for the Early Learning Coalition and why that isn’t something the school district … read more.

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$15,000 raised for Hutto family
Thu May 17 2012 08:00AM

The Brady Hutto Memorial Benefit was a fundraiser Saturday at The First Baptist Church in Auburndale. The benefit organized by Spradlen Promotions was held in Brady Hutto’s memory to help the Hutto’s family with expenses. Brady was a 21-month-old who … read more.

MOSI has mummies
Thu May 17 2012 08:00AM

Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry may have taken “creepy in a good way” to new heights with their latest exhibit “Mummies of the World.” More than 150 artifacts including the mummies, one of which dates from more than 6,000 … read more.

Schools to respond to bullying lawsuit
Thu May 17 2012 08:00AM

The Polk County School Board is “mounting a vigorous response” to a bullying lawsuit filed against recently it by the parents of a former Palmetto Elementary School student, according to the board’s District Counsel Wes Bridges. “We are readying our … read more.

Vendors sought for Hurricane Expo
Thu May 17 2012 04:47PM

Polk County Fire Rescue is looking for vendors for the annual Polk County Hurricane Expo planned June 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lake Eva Banquet Hall in Haines City. The expo offers residents an opportunity to educate and prepare … read more.

New SA center called ‘unprecedented’
Sun May 6 2012 08:00AM

The Salvation Army recently launched a massive fundraising campaign to build a $27.5 million facility in north Lakeland to serve homeless families with children. Kicking off fundraising for the new George Jenkins Community of Hope were Salvation Army leaders, Lakeland … read more.

Golden Anniversary for Kitty and Leroy Hurst
Wed May 9 2012 08:01AM

Leroy and Kitty Hurst of Mulberry, are celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Leroy is originally from Mulberry and Kitty is a Fort Meade native. They were married on May 5, 1962, in Nahunta, Ga. He retired … read more.

Donations needed for Polk homeless graduating seniors
Thu May 3 2012 08:00AM

Crossing that stage and getting a high school diploma is an accomplishment for any teen that meets that milestone. But, for the 100 graduating seniors who may not have family to live with and often make their home in parking … read more.

School Board pulls charter resolution
Tue May 8 2012 03:45PM

In the continuing saga of Lakeland High School and Harrison School of the Arts — will they become charters, whether as separate schools or one — Polk County School Board members are concerned that what’s best for the kids will … read more.

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State, National and World News

500 gather for soldier’s funeral in South Florida
Thu May 17 2012 01:50PM

BOYNTON BEACH (AP) — More than 500 family members, friends and members of the military gathered at a South Florida church to remember a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Pfc. Michael Metcalf of Boynton Beach was killed April 22 in Patkia, … read more.

Prosecutor: Plea deals set in Fla. A&M hazing case
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A prosecutor says two defendants accused of hazing a Florida A&M University band member are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges. Assistant State Attorney Stefanie Walters says they’ll be appearing in court Thursday with a … read more.

Hondurans demand DEA leave after shooting
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — People in Honduras’ predominantly Indian Mosquito coast region burned down government offices and demanded that U.S. drug agents leave the area, reacting angrily to an anti-drug operation in which they say police gunfire killed four innocent … read more.

Cuban president’s daughter gets US visa
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

HAVANA (AP) — The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro has been granted a U.S. visa to attend an academic conference in San Francisco and another event, one of her associates confirmed Thursday. The decision has already drawn fire from … read more.

Facebook set to price initial public offering
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s initial public offering could be one of the largest in history if its stock prices at the high end of its expected range on Thursday. Facebook Inc. will likely price its IPO late Thursday, meaning … read more.

Postal Service to begin closing plants this summer
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to close dozens of mail processing centers, saying it can no longer wait for Congress to decide how to cut postal costs. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe … read more.

Ed secretary questions Fla. law on tutoring
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan questioned Thursday why the Florida Legislature passed a law requiring districts to continue tutoring services that have not proven effective Florida was one of nearly a dozen states that received a waiver … read more.

Judge delays Mladic trial due to evidence errors
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An apparent clerical error prompted judges to postpone the long-awaited war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic on Thursday, possibly for months. The delay cast a shadow over one of the … read more.

Syrian opposition faces more fractures, infighting
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

BEIRUT (AP) — The head of Syria’s main opposition council offered to resign Thursday after some members threatened to pull out of the umbrella group amid rampant infighting, striking a blow to efforts to present a united front against President … read more.

AP source: RFK Jr.’s wife hanged herself
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Kennedy family, so practiced at public mourning, is grieving again after the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. was found dead at her home in suburban New York. Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, an architect who … read more.

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She … read more.

2 US Navy ships collide in Pacific
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

SAN DIEGO (AP) — An 844-foot-long U.S. Navy vessel collided with a refueling tanker Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, causing damage to both ships, but there were no injuries or fuel spills, military officials said. The midmorning accident between the … read more.

Study finds java drinkers live longer
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

MILWAUKEE — One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee … read more.

Does advertising on Facebook pay?
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

NEW YORK — Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it would sell more stock in the company’s initial public offering. But ahead of the IPO, a debate emerged between two of the nation’s largest automakers: Does it pay … read more.

New panel to focus on higher education access
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The chairman of the Board of Governors on Wednesday added to the growing list of committees, task forces and other panels examining higher education in Florida. Dean Colson announced that his new seven-member commission will focus on … read more.

Divers mark 10th anniversary of Spiegel Grove
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

KEY LARGO (AP) — Divers marked the 10th anniversary of the conversion of a retired Navy ship into an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Wednesday, heading down to the Spiegel Grove to spread the ashes … read more.

Greek turmoil spreads pessimism across markets
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The unending turmoil in Greece spread fallout across the financial markets Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average fell for the ninth day out of 10, and gold, oil, and the euro all dropped to multi-month lows. … read more.

Anger, drama at Ratko Mladic’s genocide trial
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — He’s no longer the swaggering general who held Sarajevo “in the palm of his hand” during Bosnia’s 1992-95 war. Yet as his long-awaited genocide trial began Wednesday, Ratko Mladic still managed to reopen old wounds … read more.

Army reviews whether women can go to Ranger school
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Army leaders have begun to study the prospect of sending female soldiers to the service’s prestigious Ranger school — another step in the effort to broaden opportunities for women in the military. Gen. Raymond Odierno, Army chief … read more.

Evacuations and drills pared near nuke plants
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

(AP) — U.S. nuclear power regulators are requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away. The changes come in the first overhaul of the community readiness program since its creation after Three Mile … read more.

Oil drops to lowest in 6 months
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil dropped to a six-month low Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell 80 cents to end the day at $93.98 … read more.

Zip line industry emphasizing safety in wake of accident
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

ATLANTA (Cox Newspapers) — When Aimee Copeland prepared for a ride on a homemade zip line in a friend’s backyard near Carrollton, Ga., several weeks ago, the University of West Georgia graduate psychology student did what millions of people do … read more.

Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Edwards’ defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of testimony and evidence. … read more.

Students: Tenure deprives them of quality education
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

LOS ANGELES (Los Angeles Daily News) — In a sweeping challenge of teacher employment rules, eight students have filed suit claiming that California law violates their right to a quality education by protecting bad teachers from being laid off or … read more.

JPMorgan $2 billion loss raises questions
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House Republican on Wednesday said that the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control their risks. But Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter oversight of Wall … read more.

Health linked to education gap
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

(Bloomberg) — Higher levels of education in the United States correlate with longer life expectancy and less obesity, according to the government’s annual health report. Obesity, which leads to chronic ailments such as diabetes and heart disease, was twice as … read more.

NJ gov., mayor channel Seinfeld in video parody
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city are channeling the Seinfeld-Newman rivalry in a video parody that spoofs the mayor’s heroics and Christie’s vice presidential potential. The Republican governor finds … read more.

Hurricane Andrew remembered at storm conference
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

BC-FL--Hurricane Conference, 1st Ld,130 Hurricane Andrew remembered at storm conference %reldate(2012-05-16T16:47:44 Eds: APNewsNow. Updates with comment from hurricane center director. Will be updated. Adds byline. By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The National Hurricane Center’s director … read more.

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