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Early Black baseball player speaks on pioneering collegiate baseball and harrowing 1970’s racism
Salvatore Ambrosino
Reginald “Reggie” Ardis shared his experience at Florida Southern College as one of our first Black baseball players. Experiencing both the racial peril...
Lamb’s appointment in line with state-wide disaster
Salvatore Ambrosino
Rebekah Jones, the architect of Florida’s once praised COVID-19 dashboard, has been succeeded by Gov. DeSantis’s basement epidemiologist of choice.
Firing the data journalist...
Polk County city declares Trump holiday
Andrew Thompson and Salvatore Ambrosino
Frostproof, Fla., a small rural community in southern Polk County, has officially declared the first week of February as Donald J....
Rock wall opens at Wellness Center
Salvatore Ambrosino
A “state-of-the-art” rock wall opened at Florida Southern’s Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center (HWC) as a pandemic-proof addition to student-wellness.
The kickoff event on...
Toronto Raptors to make season debut in Tampa
Salvatore Ambrosino
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Toronto Raptors are expected to tip off their season in Tampa’s Amalie Arena, according to a statement released...
SCOTUS considers the Affordable Care Act. Again.
Salvatore Ambrosino
The Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) conservative majority appears willing to preserve the Obama administration’s landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care...
Win or lose, Republicans in Congress face inevitable rebuild
Salvatore Ambrosino
“Après moi, le déluge”
What can the G.O.P. do after enduring moral bankruptcy?
“He’s more so a populist than a conservative,” chair of Florida Southern...
Candidates battled for Florida votes last minute
Salvatore Ambrosino and John Christovich
Dueling rallies were held over a 12-hour timeline around Tampa Bay on Oct. 29 as President Donald Trump and political...
Lake Crago Rec Center open to public
Salvatore Ambrosino
The Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex opened on Sept. 28, housing classrooms, rental venues, an educational amphitheater and Lakeland’s first public kayaking and...
VP Pence makes campaign stop in Lakeland
Salvatore Ambrosino
“This is the county of Grady Judd for God’s sake,” Senate candidate Danny Burgess said. “People should look to Polk for guidance.”
Dual rallies...
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How students can get more involved in the Lakeland community
Angela RevelsStaff Writer
One of Lakeland’s greatest assets is its strong sense of community. Whether someone is interested in volunteering for local organizations, joining community...
Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport.
Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket
To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool.
Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.