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Help Of Fort Meade Undergoes Changes In Direction; Volunteers Are Recognized (The Fort Meade Leader)
The old saying goes — “all good things must come to an end,” but at Help of Fort Meade good things keep going and going and going.More speed makes third base more popular (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) When Andy LaRoche roped a shot into the right-center field gap Sunday night at PNC Park, it was the Pirates' 21st triple. That matched their season total in 2008.
Citrus industry still driving economic force (The Lake Wales News) Citrus growers continue to face many challenges. Florida’s signature crop, however, remains a powerful economic engine that supports dozens of rural communities across the state, according to the head of Florida’s largest citrus trade organization.
Remembering A Special Building Makes New Memories for the Future (The Polk County Democrat) Mother Nature lent a hand Saturday in making the centennial celebration of Polk County’s 1909 courthouse historically accurate.
Duncan Joins Bartow Dixie Baseball Board of Directors (The Polk County Democrat) Neal Duncan joined the Bartow Dixie Baseball, Inc. Board of Directors.
Suit Brings Title IX Compliance Into Focus (The Lakeland Ledger) By BRANDT MERRITT THE LEDGER Gender equity has jumped to the front burner in many Floridians' minds in the past few weeks as the Florida High School Athletic Association has faced a Title IX lawsuit. At issue is the FHSAA's decision to cut varsity and junior varsity contests for the next two seasons in all sports but football and cheerleading.
Eastside High incoming senior participates in piano festival (The Gainesville Sun) By Harriet Daniels Staff writer Achievers from around the Gainesville, Fla. area.
Suit Brings Title IX Compliance Into Focus (The Lakeland Ledger) By BRANDT MERRITT | THE LEDGER At issue is the FHSAA's decision to cut varsity and junior varsity contests for the next two seasons in all sports but football and cheerleading.
Fort Meade Electric Provider Hires New CEO; Fuel Cost Goes Up Again (The Fort Meade Leader) Florida Municipal Power Agency, Fort Meade’s wholesale electricity provider, has hired Nicholas P. Guarriello as its new general manager and chief executive officer with a contract of $391,027
Area students take part in Washington, D.C., Youth Tour (Highlands Today) Four high school students from Peace River Electric Cooperative's (PRECO) service territory joined with approximately 1,500 other high school students from across the country who participated in the annual Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.