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Also on today's calendar: 11th Annual Puttin On The Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Florida Poly Cybersecurity Center Lakeland (centralfloridalifestyle.com) — A new student-run cybersecurity center at Florida Polytechnic University, created with Lakeland-based firm Sittadel, is giving local students real-world experience defending the school's networks. In just one year, participants have helped secure campus systems and already parlayed that training into strong industry jobs, while the successful Lakeland model is now drawing interest from other Florida universities.
2. Lakeland Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Crash On State Road 60 (tampafp.com) — A 57-year-old Lakeland motorcyclist was killed late Saturday night in a collision with an SUV at State Road 60 and North 91 Mine Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the Jeep turned into the motorcycle's path, and the rider died at the scene, with authorities still withholding the names of those involved.
3. Snowbird Season Is Almost Here: The Best Warm, Lower-Cost Cities to Escape Winter (michiganmamanews.com) — Lakeland is highlighted as one of the top four U.S. cities for snowbirds seeking warm weather, relatively low housing costs, and plenty to do away from the coast. A national ranking notes Central Florida's lake towns, including Lakeland, offer established seasonal communities, lower home values than coastal hotspots, and growing amenities that support part-time winter residents.
4. Fox News viewers break rank and defend Joe Biden after JD Vance's 'high gas prices' diss (themirror.com) — Vice President JD Vance recently spoke at the Sun 'n Fun Hangar in Lakeland, backing local Republican candidates before heading to a Fox News interview that stirred debate over gas prices. Viewers online pushed back when he blamed former President Biden for higher fuel costs, arguing prices rose after the current administration's war with Iran began.
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