Kitty Cat Lounge
CafesNeed a purr break? Slide into Kitty Cat Lounge for locally roasted coffee, flaky pastries, and sourdough croissant or bagel sandwiches while you hang with adoptable kitties courtesy of Saving Paws Rescue of Florida.
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Family Fun Center
EntertainmentKid energy to burn: Family Fun Center keeps the crew busy with Adventure Golf, Urban Attack Laser Tag, an arcade packed with classics and new favorites, plus the Funtasia play area, then you can refuel at CAP's Pizza Cafe.
Pho Tan
RestaurantsLocal pho fix: Pho Tan keeps it simple and satisfying with classic Vietnamese dishes, from steaming pho in seafood and vegetarian versions to comforting noodle bowls and flavorful grilled plates.
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Polk County K9 Unit Tracks Down Lakeland Man Accused Of Attacking Pregnant Woman - Tampa Free Press
Marquel D'es Watson, a 29-year-old Lakeland man, has been arrested by Polk County deputies for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and attempting to elude them.
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Breeze’s 79-Route Surge Puts Florida at Center of U.S. Expansion
Breeze Airways is expanding its network across the United States, with Florida becoming a central hub of its growth.
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Plant City's Strawberry Festival celebrates 'A Timeless Tradition'
The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced its theme for its 92nd annual event, 'A Timeless Tradition,' which celebrates the familiar sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that continue to bring guests back to Plant City.
Full story at baynews9.com ↗
Multistate Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Products Over Contamination Risk
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a multistate recall for imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale.
Full story at dailyvoice.com ↗
Dangerous mosquito-borne virus spreads in one state as officials warn of rising cases
The number of locally acquired dengue fever cases in Florida is expected to rise, with 33 cases in Tampa Bay and 41 statewide.
Full story at foxnews.com ↗
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