Rebecca Petit
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Popular artificial sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
A new study found that people with higher levels of erythritol in their blood were at elevated risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke or death. → Read More
Lakeland ranked one of the top boomtowns in the country
Lakeland is growing faster than most cities in the country. A new study ranks Swan City as one of the biggest boomtowns in the United States. → Read More
USDOT grant to help make Polk's most dangerous roads safer for pedestrians
Polk County will receive a $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant program. → Read More
DeSantis' planned ban on university diversity programs harmful to underrepresented students
USF students feel diversity, equity and inclusion programs encourage students of all races and backgrounds to feel comfortable on campus. → Read More
Polk Department of Health launch moms with monitors program to improve maternal health outcomes
Moms with Monitors program provides free blood pressure monitors to pregnant and post-partum patients. → Read More
Polk County is boosting tourism with craft beer
The tourism marketing agency said its goal is to get visitors and residents to experience all that Polk County has to offer outside of nearby theme parks. → Read More
Decline in RV sales could signal recession is coming
Trading in your home for an RV? It’s an option one young couple at the Florida RV SuperShow are now exploring. They are putting their home on the market and choosing a new home with wheels. → Read More
New Lake Wales homes must comply with water conservation rules
Lake Wales now requires developers to install water-efficient appliances in new homes and commercial construction. → Read More
City of Lakeland wants public input on the redesign of Munn Park
The City of Lakeland is taking public feedback into consideration as they redesign Munn Park, Lakeland officials are ready to discuss what the future holds for the city's “front lawn.” → Read More
Multiple subdivisions, Publix among plans as Haines City sees rapid growth
As Haines City sees a population boom, more residential and commercial developments are underway. Lathbridge is one of over 8,600 people that have moved to Haines City in the last decade. → Read More
Downtown Lakeland traffic signals convert to four-way stop to improve traffic flow
Downtown Lakeland has gone through so much transformation over the last decade that traffic volume has decreased. Now the city says some traffic signals are no longer needed. → Read More
To earn Tampa’s police union endorsement, candidates asked about BLM, police brutality protests
The City of Tampa Municipal Election is just months away, but a survey sent to candidates by the local police union is garnering criticism. → Read More
Florida neighborhood still underwater 3 months after Hurricane Ian
Davenport, Florida, residents are asking local leaders to pump the water out after months of flooding following Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Plan a safe ride before celebrating at Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve events
You don’t need to be in Times Square to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a big way. There are various events happening in the Tampa Bay Area to close out 2022 with a bang. → Read More
Urge to be home for Christmas outweigh flight cancelation concerns
As the holiday travel rush gets underway, a cross-country storm is canceling flights across the U.S., but that is not stopping people from hitting the airports. → Read More
Mother inspired by daughter with epilepsy to start toy drive for hospitalized children
Kate’s Story Foundation holds a toy drive for children that are in the hospital during the holidays. → Read More
Buccaneers Will Gholston gives Thanksgiving dinners to 920 families in need
Buccaneers defensive lineman William Gholston teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay for a Thanksgiving meal distribution. → Read More
Common antibiotic amoxicillin in short supply amid high demand
The Food and Drug Administration is warning of a supply shortage of amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in the country, especially for children. → Read More
Polk County Toys for Tots expecting greater need due to inflation
As inflation continues, Polk County Toys for Tots is expecting more families to turn to them for gifts this year. → Read More
Dozens of pets rescued from Hurricane Ian arrive in Tampa ready to be fostered
Mercy Full Project, a Tampa animal rescue and non-profit, is going into the areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Ian to save animals that have been displaced. → Read More