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Lakeland, Florida is located in Polk County. Zip codes in Lakeland, FL include 33815, 33807, and 33801. The median home price in Lakeland is $115,500 which is roughly $61/per square foot. More Lakeland information.

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11 hrs ago | WHTQ-FM Orlando

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WHTQ-FM Orlando

#4: Live-Decade of Aggression

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MLive.com

Detroit Tigers sign former Texas Longhorns closer Corey Knebel, the 39th overall pick in MLB draft

Detroit Tigers draft guru David Chadd didn't expect the organization to have much difficulty signing their top draft picks from this year's MLB draft.

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NBC2 News

Mom trying to change perception of breastfeeding

A Lakeland photographer is on a mission to change perceptions of breastfeeding. She's put together a series of images called " Nursing is Natural " and she's trying to win an online campaign to raise money to market her exhibit and raise awareness.

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Gloversville Leader-Herald

Ida A. DiGiacomo

Ida A. DiGiacomo, 96, formerly of Gloversville, died June 11, 2013, in Lakeland Florida.

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Patch.com

Top Headlines: New Restaurants, Big-Box Protest, Amazon and More

See also 16 Questions Asked by Bloomingdale Big-Box Opponents 2. River Hills Resident Killed in Polk County Crash Valerie T. Harris died after her car crashed into another car on Ewell Road south of Lakeland.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Valrico woman killed in crash with Lakeland siblings

A Valrico woman lost her life in Lakeland Friday morning after a tragic car accident near Ewell and Hatcher Roads, Polk County Traffic Homicide detectives say.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Teacher arrested for child porn described as "popular and respected"

A popular Polk County teacher arrested on child pornography has many still shaking their heads asking why and are there more charges possible? A Polk County judge set Lawrence Douglas Hughes' bond Friday afternoon at 100,000 -- $5,000 for each one of 20 counts of child pornography.

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Hispanic Business

U.S. Citrus Industry Sees Opportunity Overseas

J As Florida citrus products struggle in the U.S. market, notably declining orange juice sales, international trade opportunities have opened up in Asia and Europe.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Creative Loafing Tampa

Politicians play hunger games with the poor

A Tampa-based food bank feeds hundreds of thousands while D.C. debates drastic cuts in food stamps.

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PR-inside.com

Coda Octopus Releases Its New Real Time 3D Underwater Construction Software

Company Contact: Geoff Turner, Director and Group Officer info@codaoctopusgroup.com Coda Octopus Group Inc. CODA OCTOPUS RELEASES ITS NEW REAL TIME 3D UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE Lakeland, Fl.

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Law Firm Newswire

Ignored Miranda Rights May Result in a Motion to Dismiss

Lakeland, FL June 13 , 2013 - Not reading an individual their rights is not like what is depicted on television crime shows.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Man sentenced to life for murder of homeless woman

A Polk County Judge has sentenced Jerry Seger to life in prison for the murder of 24-year-old Courtney Bright.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Lake Wales News

Irrigation School to teach how to conserve water

Have you ever been interested in how to increase irrigation efficiency, use rain sensors or retrofit existing irrigation systems? If so, be sure to reserve a spot in Irrigation School scheduled on Thursday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Peggy Brown Building, 215 South Lake Ave., Lakeland.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

KSOC-FM Dallas

Happy Birthday Faith Evans! [VIDEO]

Faith Rene Evans was born in Lakeland, Florida on this day in 1973. Faith has a lot to celebrate.

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Sun Jun 09, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Silver Alert issued for missing and endangered Lakeland woman

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says 90-year-old Alice Kerpec left between noon and 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9 in a brown 2004 Buick Century with expired tags.

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Sat Jun 08, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Lakeland man charged in murder of Tampa female impersonator

Detectives say on May 28 at around 6:30 p.m., Anthony Lee was inside a home on E. Genessee Street.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Man robs two Circle K stores within an hour

Detectives are investigating two armed robberies at two different north Lakeland Circle K stores committed by the same suspect within an hour.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

WHTQ-FM Orlando

#7: Live-Decade of Aggression

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Two dry cleaner robberies apparently related

The first robbery occurred on Wednesday, March 27, around 1:50 p.m. According to reports, a white male suspect entered the dry cleaning business located on the corner of US Hwy 98 North and Marcum Road in Lakeland and robbed the clerk.

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