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Oil Rigs, Cameras, Apartments, and More for June 30, 2008
Do your best to not think Exxon Valdez as you read Clearing up Florida oil-rig rhetoric: What does drilling mean for you? OK, that was a cheap shot. Instead, try not to think Charlie Crist as Dan Quayle.
If people can’t afford to own their home then of course: Brokers, lenders like prospects for Orlando apartment market
(1) Cameras really aren’t smart. (2) People keep communities safe. Not technology. Yet, the Sentinel headline might lead you to think otherwise: ‘Smart’ cameras will help keep new Parramore community safe
Library’s big move kicks off at campus This might be a good idea for Lakeland USF Polytechnic. Lakeland doesn’t need a branch library in the 1-4/Polk Parkway area yet, but it will sooner than you think. Build a joint use building, with separate check out stations. Make it where you can close off the public area when they close earlier than the campus library. Just off the top of my head.
Tampa is looking into a different approach to growth: Tampa Contemplates Transit-Oriented Development Concept
Does the two-party stranglehold on power help or hurt local politics? This Tribune editorial has a problem with one aspect of it. Strip Write-In Candidates Of Power To Close Any One-Party Race
History, Teachers, and Who is Surprised? for June 27, 2008
It’s a slow Friday in the region ppers. Sex, drugs, and titillation all lead. Of course, we link to none of that. Instead we have Florida’s Gulf, Florida’s Teachers, and Florida’s Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Report: Florida Treats Gulf As a ‘Toilet’
Newest Teachers Hit Hard By Layoffs
New Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Peggy Quince makes history
Job of Many Types, Development, and Crime for June 21, 2008
Today’s hodgepodge of articles reflect the news on a sleepy, rainy, Saturday morning. There’s jobs, development, jobs, driving, jobs, and crime. Yes, that’s a lot of jobs, and the I4 region could use those. The first article discusses Tampa’s hope to attract employers to the I4 corridor. The next jobs article discusses those who’ve [...]
Crime, Community Redevelopment, and More Crime for June 19, 2008
The Sentinel doesn’t seem to believe Gov. Crist’s change of heart in: Our position: Florida’s governor seems to be putting politics ahead of environment
I wonder if Tampa and Lakeland have seen a similar problem: Pharmacy robbery makes 6 within a month in Orlando area
Community redevelopment often makes more of a difference than new community development [...]
Budget Cuts, Rate Hikes and Crime for June 13, 2008
Today’s grab bag of articles takes us from budget cuts to budget winners; from suing developers to green builders; from crime prevention to college promotion and the cherry on top is rate hikes for electric customers.
Not everyone felt the impact of budget cuts
Buyers sue Four Corners developer
Our position: Local and state government can fight crime by making prevention a priority
There’s (Almost) No News for June 11, 2008
Nudists, Dead Fish, and Teachers for June 7, 2008
It’s a slow Saturday with regional news. The Tribune’s Metro section led with a story on “God’s Stethoscope” by a 12 year-old. That’s well and good, but it didn’t belong in a newspaper’s Metro section. Editorial…maybe.
Let’s get to today’s articles: Storm blamed for thousands of dead fish in Lake Apopka That happened because the lake [...]
Latest in Lakeland Crime
We have the latest in Lakeland crime maps over at our sister site, Lakeland Crime. As usual, thanks to the Lakeland Police Department for the information.
You can always get the latest crime maps delivered by email or in your feedreader.
Scan Polk County is 10-8
How many times have you heard or watched a Polk County Sheriff cruiser zoom down the road lights ablaze? Now, how many times have you wondered what was their destination? Or who were they chasing?
You could buy a scanner to listen to their calls or you could surf over to Scan Polk County, That site present live and recorded radio communication from the Polk County Sheriffs Office and Fire/Rescue calls. It’s a labor of love from an unknown Polk County resident who hooks up a scanner to the Net and a Georgia resident who hosts the hardware for Scan Polk County and 11 sister sites.
There is a handy chat room to discuss current events and police business. A link to the Polk County Dispatch and Status Codes so you understand the lingo. They even maintain links to interesting articles about police business and crimes.
I know I couldn’t leave the scanner on as background music, but it will be useful the next time we have a major crime event. I wonder if someone has plans to add Lakeland Police Department?
Not So Fleet of Foot in Downtown Lakeland
The following is a Lakeland Police Department Media Release. Blame the highlighting on me….
The Lakeland Police Department arrested Steward Butler, DOB: 6/28/91, B/M, for Burglary to a Conveyance and Grand Theft after a foot chase in the downtown area of Lakeland today. At approximately 1451 hours, the victim left her unlocked vehicle parked at in the 500 block of Michigan Avenue.
As the victim returned to the vehicle, three suspects that were standing nearby fled at the sight of the victim. Citizens in the area chased after the fleeing suspects as police were called. The suspects discarded the property taken from the vehicle – a computer and a cell phone — that were recovered.
Butler was later apprehended by K-9 Officer Jose Bosque in the area of the 700 block of Magnolia Street. This investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may be made. No further information will be released today on this incident. — LPD Online News
This is a good time to remind everyone that the Lakeland Police Department has two very good sites: Inside LPD; for Lakeland Police Department information and LPD Online News, for all the media releases concerning select crimes and news.
You can also find crime maps at Lakeland Crime. I’m to blame for that one though.
Take a Bite Out of Crime
Over at Lakeland Crime we have the latest weekly crime map and something special for all Lakeland business owners: January 2008 Lakeland Business Burglaries & Robberies.
Lakeland Crime Maps
In addition to our weekly crime map — Jan 28 to Feb 3 — we’re starting new monthly maps. Up first are Jan 2008 Residential Burglaries and Jan 2008 Vehicle Burglaries. Tuesday we’ll turn to the business world for Jan 2008 Business Robberies/Business Burglaries.
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Lakeland Crime Maps
In addition to our weekly crime map — Jan 28 to Feb 3 — we’re starting new monthly maps. Up first are Jan 2008 Residential Burglaries and Jan 2008 Vehicle Burglaries. Tuesday we’ll turn to the business world for Jan 2008 Business Robberies/Business Burglaries.
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You can subscribe to all Lakeland Local Crime Maps by Email or get the Lakeland Crime RSS Feed.
Hit & Run Driver Identified
The Lakeland Police Department just released the name of the driver in yesterday’s hit & run on Memorial. Thomas Eugene Simpson, 53, came forward at midnight to give police a sworn statement. The dump truck was taken in as evidence. Police have not charged Simpson and state the matter is still under investigation.
Witnesses are encouraged to call LPD Officer Mike Catalano at 863-834-2507.
Lakeland Florida Crime Map - 01/21 to 01/27
There is still crime in Lakeland and we’re still making crime maps over at Lakeland Local. This week we’ve added a subscription service to all our crime maps. Oh, next week we’re debuting some new crime maps.
Full Page LakelandLocal.com Crime Map - 01/21 to - 01/27
