Sign In Register BONNYVILLE - RCMP in the Lakeland region are searching for the suspect(s) responsible for ramming police cars at the Bonnyville RCMP detachment on the evening of May 3 Gina Slaney of RCMP K Division media relations confirmed that an incident did occur in the parking lot at the Bonnyville RCMP detachment When speaking with Lakeland This Week at 9 p.m Slaney stated that the RCMP was still pursuing the suspect(s) involved in the incident Slaney continued by saying that the Mounties are hopeful that they will be able to provide an update shortly More SPOTLIGHT > Show Breaking News BarCloseTrafficBrenda Argueta LAKELAND – Two Lakeland men died after a crash last week on U.S on April 29 when a Toyota Camry and Porsche 911 collided the Toyota was making a left turn out of a Home Depot parking lot and hit the front right bumper of the Porsche The two drivers were taken to the hospital Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021 She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group the human resources director for the city of Lakeland has resigned from his position after a third-party independent investigation found "legitimate concerns" regarding allegations of him harassing and creating a hostile work environment for city employees Farrington submitted a letter of retirement April 21 via email to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse He will be on paid leave through May 17 with an annual salary of about $177,500 a human resource manager for the city under Farrington also submitted a letter of retirement April 21 after the internal investigation She is on paid administrative leave through May 17 with an annual salary of about $143,500 City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said he discussed the findings of the internal investigations with Farrington and McNelis "Based on several factors relating to the City’s commitment to enhancing employee training I engaged in discussions with Mark Farrington and Kathy McNelis regarding the need to advance our Human Resources Department in a new direction," Sherrouse said in an emailed statement Resignations spark harassment claimsOn Feb two employees of the city's Division of Employee Engagement and Development resigned: human resource specialist Kathe Sandoval and human resource analyst Rebecca Shorter-Kliethermes Deputy City Manager Rob Hernandez conducted exit interviews with each staff member and decided there were claims made that warranted further investigation for behaviors that may constitute harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment," the investigative report read The city hired consultant Marsha Leap of Lakeland-based Leap Ahead Professional Development to conduct an investigation into the allegations McNelis and five employees of the Employee Engagement and Development team were interviewed Farrington and McNelis were informed the city was conducting an internal investigation into their conduct on Feb Leap provided an updated investigation report to the City of Lakeland dated April 14 Leap focused on six specific situations brought up in interviews by three or more city staff members about Farrington and McNelis' behavior over time The Employee Engagement and Development staff said they were "given a script for answering telephone calls and are not allowed to deviate from that script," according to Leap's report This meant human resources staff were not allowed to answer direct questions from other city department leaders without forwarding all emails and phone calls to McNelis there was a scheduled departmental meeting with other city departments which Farrington canceled to address an internal matter The city manager had remarked at an employee event that "'employees sure love pizza parties' and to be sure to keep them." An HR staff member reported Sherrouse's comment back which Leap said McNelis took as a breach of authority used profanity and made them feel intimidated and humiliated," according to the report the staff received a request for new supervision training for a longtime city employee who was thought to be a good fit for supervisory role As the application moved through the process it was denied for reasons not made clear to the human resources staff So a human resources staff member scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss how to help the employee Leap said the human resources staff "felt humiliated with no authority to do their jobs which they believed was to help COL employees succeed with additional training and support." Farrington and McNelis told her there were circumstances the team was unaware of there was a meeting among the department to discuss training for technical skills for the city's non-supervisory employees HR Specialist Chris Walsh was reading through a list of topics when McNelis interrupted to ask a question Walsh was annoyed and made a rude comment back to which McNelis said "take it down a notch and don't deflect." While employees' recollections of the wording was different Leap reported they agreed the atmosphere in the room was changed and for several minutes no one spoke Leap reported none of the HR employees felt supported by Farrington or McNelis and four out of five had sought counseling "as a direct result of the current work environment." city staff had created a code they texted when McNelis came into the office with an attitude that they should avoid Investigation finds 'legitimate concerns'In conclusion "That harassment and creating a hostile work environment seem to be legitimate concerns according to the City of Lakeland's policies." She specifically cited the city's Hostile Work Environment Policy which requires managers to "provide a work environment free from intimidation Leap addresses her specific concerns about Farrington and McNelis' behaviors separately Leap found Farrington was accused of using verbally abusive language including profanity directed at city employees Farrington admitted he "occasionally used profanity but not in the calling of names," according to the report He was accused of using aggressive or threatening physical gestures Farrington was accused of making false statements about employees he said a project to develop training for non-supervisory employees was too big Farrington told Leap none of the employees had filed a grievance or attempted to meet with him formally to discuss frustration with McNelis Leap said Sandoval said she had spoken to Farrington about how McNelis made the staff feel The investigation recommended Farrington be counseled on "the impact of his language and tone on employees and how his role as a supervisor is to set an example for other employees." Leap also recommended a seminar on what constitutes harassment and bullying in the workplace Investigative findings on McNelisLeap found that McNelis created a hostile work environment for city employees "It is the investigator's opinion that Kathy McNelis may not have intended for her behavior to create a hostile work environment the ED&D staff members expressed to the investigator they felt intimidated and humiliated which constitute a hostile work environment according to the COL definitions of harassment and hostile work environment," reads the report Leap reached the conclusion "that there are irreconcilable differences between Kathy McNelis and some of the ED&D staff members Statements have been made that cannot be taken back Trust and respect for each other has diminished." She suggested the city create a professional development plan for McNelis that provides coaching on supervisory Leap said McNelis' performance should be re-evaluated and a determination made whether she is kept in a supervisory position Leap said the city manager's office and Farrington should outline and agree on what the purpose is of the Division of Employee Engagement and Development This includes a clear directive on what specific actions staff can take as professionals and what tasks they need supervisor approval for mission-driven health care organizations will strengthen managed care services for older adults and adults with disabilities receiving long term services and supports through Wisconsin’s Family Care program By enhancing the delivery of compassionate this affiliation aims to strengthen access to high-quality person-centered care and improve health outcomes for members the need for long-term care will nearly double with almost 25 million Americans requiring this support to live safe and independent lives,” said Erhardt Preitauer “Serving complex populations is our calling and we are focused on bringing operational excellence innovation and heart to transform the health care experience and outcomes for the most vulnerable Growing our family of companies with like-minded is key to increasing our collective impact on those who need us most.”  Lakeland Care has served Wisconsin’s older adult population and adults with disabilities through the state’s Medicaid program The organization helps eligible Wisconsinites live independently at home and within their communities Lakeland Care announced an expansion to serve residents in nine additional counties “We are excited to have found a partner in CareSource an organization that fundamentally aligns with Lakeland Care,” said Sara Muhlbauer “Our non-profit status is integral to the work we do and together we can more effectively deliver the support that our community deserves By focusing on what truly matters – people and their well-being – we can work in ways that remain true to our mission: Empowering Individuals those 65 and older are growing in number faster than any other group This surge is driving increased demand for managed care and long-term services financial challenges have made it harder for regional nonprofits to sustain operations The affiliation between CareSource and Lakeland Care leverages shared resources and expertise to address these critical needs ensuring older adults and adults with disabilities receive the care and support they need The affiliation with Lakeland Care marks the third agreement between CareSource and a Wisconsin-based health care organization the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance approved the affiliation between CareSource and Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC) announced an affiliation which is presently going through the regulatory approval process “I’m thrilled about the opportunity to welcome Lakeland Care to the CareSource family,” said Cathy Mahaffey “Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative recently joined CareSource signaling the organization’s entry into Wisconsin Lakeland Care further anchors our presence in the state and is another example of our unwavering commitment to Wisconsinites I am eager to see this affiliation make an even greater impact on the lives of the people we serve.” nationally recognized managed care organization with over 2 million members CareSource administers one of the largest Medicaid managed care plans in the U.S Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare products CareSource is transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health About Lakeland Care Lakeland Care is a non-profit Wisconsin-based organization with twenty-five years of experience as a Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO.) Lakeland Care provides long-term care services and supports to eligible frail elders and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities through Wisconsin's Family Care program Lakeland Care serves as a partner in helping individuals maintain their independence and coordinate necessary care We work in 31 counties throughout the state of Wisconsin Lakeland Care is passionate about the work we do and creating a world we all want to live in Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — A Lakeland woman is devoting an enormous amount of time and energy to helping feral cats Jennifer Rader has captured countless feral cats so they can be spayed or neutered vaccinated and then released back their original locations she was at Bo Davis’ home in the Combe Road area He had about a dozen feral cats on his property Rader set out a half dozen traps to catch some of the cats “It’s all about trickery and luring the cats in,” she said tuna and canned food,” said Rader as she pulled cans of bait food from a bag in her car “And sometimes I use salmon and rotisserie chicken.” Rader put the meat into small paper containers and then put the containers at one end of the traps We put the food away from the trigger plate We don’t want it under the trigger plate,” she said then a door at the end of the cage where the cat entered quickly closes Rader takes the cats she catches to SPCA where they are fixed and vaccinated “The whole point is to try to reduce the population then the less calls we get to take them into the rescue.” Rader managed to trap about a half dozen cats on the day she was at Bo Davis’ home But it’s a great feeling when you hear that trap close.” After their visit to SPCA Lakeland Industries ( (LAKE) ) just unveiled an announcement On May 1, 2025, Lakeland Industries‘ Compensation Committee granted performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) to its executive officers contingent on achieving specific revenue and EBITDA targets by 2031 The initiative aims to drive growth in total revenue particularly within the Fire Services product line and aligns executive incentives with long-term company performance potentially impacting stakeholder value and company positioning According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst Lakeland Industries is currently facing financial and operational challenges The declining profitability and cash flow issues weigh heavily on the stock’s prospects While there have been positive developments such as revenue growth and successful acquisitions these are overshadowed by significant net losses and valuation concerns The technical indicators also suggest a bearish outlook To see Spark’s full report on LAKE stock, click here Lakeland Industries operates in the safety and protective clothing industry providing a range of products designed for industrial and public safety markets including fire services and global industrial sectors See more data about LAKE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Lakeland Industries ( (LAKE) ) just unveiled an announcement According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn7:30 P.M the reporting party was burning grass when the fire spread to an area underneath a mobile home Crews were able to contain the fire from spreading to any other structures it is believed the two individuals were transported with non-life-threatening conditions (Northern News Now) - Two people have been sent to the hospital following a trailer fire in Biwabik Township According to the Northland Fire Wire Facebook page on Saturday in the Lakeland Trailer Home Park Multiple Iron Range fire crews are currently on scene Two rindividuals were taken to the hospital The cause of the fire is under investigation Click here to download the Northern News Now app or our Northern News Now First Alert weather app A Lakeland man died the afternoon of May 1 after being shot in the parking lot of a convenience store to reports of a shooting at the Fast Stop convenience store at 820 E Woullard was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center for treatment and was pronounced dead there Based on the initial witness statements and evidence collected detectives learned that Zelidon was at the Fast Stop for several minutes before Woullard's arrival Woullard attempted to back out but was unable to do so Zelidon then got out of his vehicle carrying a firearm and wearing a ballistic vest He approached Woullard's vehicle and had a short argument with him before opening Woullard's driver's side door and shooting him twice Zelidon retreated to his vehicle and awaited police arrival Investigators learned that Zelidon paid Woullard to work at his residence a few weeks ago and said Woullard stole a firearm during that time Zelidon was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder, LPD reported. The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Biko Duhaney at 863-834-5918 or biko.duhaney@lakelandgov.net Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on X @garywhite13 SHRUB OAK – Before the jarring phone call 17 months ago He thrived in three sports at Lakeland High School where the daily grind typically included school Family time often came in the car on the way to the perpetual string of practices and games that marked the passing of time in the household And the 17-year-old was a dedicated athlete Coaches loved the old school lead-by-example captain who paid attention to details in the classroom and between the lines Teammates did all they could to keep up with the versatile athlete who always ranked among the best players on the field or in the gym It wasn't a whistle that put the brakes on his athletic success Rader began to experience some discomfort following a travel lacrosse tournament in the fall of 2023 It was persistent enough that he didn’t balk when his mother “I was experiencing back pain at first and I didn’t really know what it was Rader once came home from middle school with a stomach issue an emergency room visit revealed appendicitis An urgent care visit was the first stop and the doctor there agreed it could be a strain “We got in the next day,” Aristea recalled “We had the soccer team dinner that night so it was a busy day and I’m thinking ‘No big deal.’ I know from being pregnant the ultrasound tech can’t really say anything explaining that they wanted her to go over different areas she told us we’d be hearing from the doctor.” “We were literally walking in the door and our pediatrician calls us,” Aristea said what’s going on?’ She began to ask whether Oban had ever complained or indicated he was not feeling well what are you telling me here?’ " Aristea continued "She was surprised he just started complaining because there were numerous masses on his spleen “It was devastating,” Rader said of his initial reaction ‘We need to go to the hospital' and then after several days of tests Rader was in the emergency room at Westchester Medical Center the day after the phone call and was at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital from Nov A biopsy followed and Rader was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma a type of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system Paul Fitzgerald has been a sidekick and lacrosse teammate since elementary school He was among the first outside the family to get the soul-crushing news “I never thought about somebody I know having to deal with cancer I never expected to hear something like that.” Making sense of the situation was impossible ‘How could this be happening to us?’ Aristea explained As word began to spread throughout a close-knit community school officials brought all of his many teammates in “It was pretty gut wrenching,” Lakeland/Panas lacrosse coach Joe Macchi said We’re talking about probably the best athlete in the school when you hear that in combination with the C word that doesn't make any sense.' I remember the kids shuffling into the auditorium that day knowing it’s tough for a high school kid to kind of conceptualize that kind of information He’s going to be out for a while.' … It showed us all how vulnerable we really are Rader no doubt ranks sharing thoughts and emotions somewhere below undergoing chemotherapy “I never really sensed Oban was scared,” Lakeland soccer coach Tim Hourahan said ‘What's next?’ It’s kind of like how he is playing sports and it was just ‘What’s next?’ He shows up ready to compete and there's never a thought of it not going the way he wants it to go.” Teammates checked in early and often and were unsurprised by his approach “He never mentioned being scared,” Fitzgerald said “Oban is very focused on whatever he's doing in the moment the family opted for chemotherapy and over the next six months Rader had a port installed and went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan for a dozen treatments Just the feeling of being there drained me Rader was usually accompanied by his father a teacher at Yonkers Middle School whose schedule allowed him to flex and be a chemo buddy Nobody with a front-row seat to real suffering escapes without scars like he knew what was about to happen to his body and what he was going to go through And there was a certain anti-nausea medicine that he had to take before the chemo but that made him throw up more and then little by little Several friends shaved their heads in support Oban seemed to be handling it well,” Aristea said you started to see that not only was it killing the cancer And I don't know what he was doing in his room by himself he was so brave and so strong in front of us all the time we kept it together too and wanted to show him that we were strong but I was really scared and was crying a lot.” Support during the longest days and months came from every direction in the community Rader was unable to be in school during his six months of treatment He did somehow maintain a GPA that is unsurprisingly within four points of perfection he would show up for a game or a practice to be around teammates “Every two weeks I would go there for eight hours and then recover for two weeks and then get treatment again,” Rader said It wasn’t easy to stand by and witness the side effects of healing classmates and coaches made their presence felt the entire time There were fundraisers and organized efforts to make sure the family was free to be available for Oban who got to see Hawaii compliments of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and ski in Colorado via an invite from the Sunshine Kids Foundation “We are so grateful for the community that rallied around us,” Aristea said but people around town heard and were dropping food at the house after we’d get back from chemo People were sending Chipotle and Grubhub cards so when Oban was home alone And everything was a tribute to the person Oban is.” they told us Oban was responding well and the tumors were gone,” Aristea added it doesn’t work like that.' He lost his hair the sixth one came and you could see he was breaking down.” Rader would sneak in a quick workout believing he would in time return to playing the games he grew up with “I visited him at the hospital and it was hard to see a kid that age dealing with this,” Macchi said “I was checking in with his dad periodically and when he told me Oban was in the garage I knew right then he was going to be fine when he got back following the final cycle of chemotherapy and more tests and more scans He will be closely monitored over the next five years Rader went back to school last May and when the final bell rang he was playing summer lacrosse with his Lakeland teammates “I have a new perspective on what it really means to be out here with your friends every day … Having normal worries is better than what I was dealing with last year.” “I do end of summer fitness testing,” Hourahan said “There are five segments and he was first or second in each one And he wasn’t far removed from six months of chemotherapy He competed to show everyone he was back and ready to go It was one of the most inspiring weeks I’ve ever had as a coach." Just showing up in a uniform would’ve been a win worthy of celebration “Coming back just brightened me up,” he said “For most of the previous school year I was stuck inside The rangy goalkeeper was named all-section and all-state in soccer And the comeback story had no influence on those honors “We scored one goal a dozen times and went 11-1 in those games,” Hourahan said we were going to win because we had Oban.” Rader was impressive on the basketball court He was all-state honorable mention and all-section If the lacrosse season unfolds as expected he could close out a memorable year with all-section recognition in three sports where the competition is deep and talented “I never really thought I was going to get back to where I was after lying in bed for six months,” Rader said It’s just great to be back to where I was.” After getting the the all-clear from his oncologist Rader was instructed to go and live his life He’s decided to join Fitzgerald at SUNY Cortland where they will play lacrosse together at the next level It’s been a bumpy season for Lakeland/Panas which is playing a schedule with a high degree of difficulty and gaining needed experience for the newcomers on the fly Celebrating a few more big wins is the goal “I’m just looking forward to ending the year right with these boys who's played with remarkable patience and is peaking at the right time “And just taking time with my friends and family over the summer Mom is going to be an emotional mess at graduation “Oban has taught me to stop worrying and appreciate the here and now,” Aristea said I was always poking at him and making sure he was alright I hope when he goes to college it will be a good reality check and I’m going to love it when he calls me for help but it was part of his journey that he has to recognize and find some good in.” “We were constantly in the car going to practice going to see him play in tournaments,” Aristea added “This diagnosis was a punch to the gut but also a slap to the face It got us to slow down and embrace our family and our community It brought us closer together and made us stronger as a family.” The comeback is proving to be inspirational “Oban came at it the same way he approaches each game,” Hourahan said I told him early on he was going to have a great story to share when it’s over resulted in the death of Lakeland resident Jesse Banks Police say Banks and Lue got into an argument with Tre D'Shon Huntly of Lakeland outside the restaurant's front door about 9:30 p.m The fight turned physical when Banks struck Huntly on the head with his fist An unidentified man inside the business opened the front door in defense of Huntly and Banks and Lue turned their attention to that man pulling out a handgun and pointing it at him Huntly pulled out a handgun and shot several times at Banks and Lue officers said Lue was attempting to perpetrate the murder of another unnamed individual at the time the shooting occurred A Lakeland man has died days after a severe motorcycle crash on South Florida Avenue Neel Patel, 28, died of injuries suffered on April 26 when he crashed while driving a motorcycle along the 4100 block of South Florida Avenue Lakeland Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle about 11:20 p.m Officers determined a gray Ford driven by 21-year-old Travis Maxwell of Lakeland was exiting the Bowlero at 4111 S As the Ford attempted to turn onto the roadway an unidentified vehicle in front of the Ford made a sudden U-turn causing Maxwell to bring the vehicle to a sudden stop At the same time, a Yamaha motorcycle driven south by Patel collided with the Ford's rear driver door and fender firefighters and Polk County Fire Rescue units responded and began life-saving measures Patel was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with life-threatening injuries The roadway was shut down for approximately four hours while the scene was processed The police department's investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact Officer Camilo Almeida at camilo.almeida@lakelandgov.net Avelo Airlines will drop another flight route out of Lakeland Linder International by the end of this month Avelo will stop its route between Lakeland and Charlotte North Carolina's Concord-Padgett Regional Airport as of April 28 It is the same date that service stops to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester The Ledger has not been able to immediately reach Avelo Airlines The flight schedule change was confirmed by Airport Director Kris Hallstrand "It was a very poor performing route with low passenger loads," she said Since Avelo started operating at Lakeland Linder in June, it has discontinued four of its first set of eight routes: Connecticut's Bradley International Airport.Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.This leaves the low-budget carrier with services to seven cities from Lakeland In a February presentation at the Lakeland Economic Development Council Avelo founder and CEO Andrew Levy expressed disappointment in the routes to Charlotte and Manchester DA Davidson reduced their price objective on shares of Lakeland Industries from $28.00 to $23.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and four have given a buy rating to the company's stock the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $27.00 View Our Latest Analysis on LAKELakeland Industries Stock PerformanceShares of Lakeland Industries stock traded up $0.01 during trading hours on Friday 76,779 shares of the company were exchanged The stock has a market capitalization of $159.96 million a price-to-earnings ratio of -187.11 and a beta of 0.86 Lakeland Industries has a 1 year low of $14.58 and a 1 year high of $27.28 The business has a 50-day moving average of $18.72 and a 200-day moving average of $21.48 a quick ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25 This story was reviewed by MarketBeat's editorial team prior to publication Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on.. and Lakeland Industries wasn't on the list While Lakeland Industries currently has a Buy rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Enter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools The Swan Derby is the annual family-friendly fundraiser supporting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Join us at Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland for a free Derby-style event- featuring LIVE Swan Boat races and the annual Derby Hat Contest—so wear your Derby best Supertickets available now - winners announced live on race day FIRST TIME EVER: VIP TICKETS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Learn More Our Website will be reviewed and tested on an ongoing basis utilizing assistive technologies by users who have knowledge of and depend on the performance of these technologies NEW YORK (AP) — The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that could last several days. Opening statements by lawyers and the start of testimony are expected next week Several dozen prospective jurors got a brief description of the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges against Combs from the judge who reminded them that Combs had pleaded not guilty and was presumed innocent As the judge spoke, Combs sat with his lawyers. He wore a sweater over a white collared shirt and gray slacks, which the judge had allowed rather than jail clothing. Combs, 55, has been held in a grim federal lockup in Brooklyn since his arrest last September His hair and goatee were almost fully gray because dye isn’t allowed in jail Unlike other recent high-profile celebrity trials, Combs’ court case won’t be broadcast live because federal courtrooms don’t allow electronic recordings inside — meaning courtroom sketch artists serve as the public’s eyes in the courtroom The trial is expected to take at least eight weeks he faces the possibility of decades in prison Several prospective jurors indicated they had seen news reports featuring a key piece of evidence in the case: a video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016 One prospective juror described a still image she saw from the video as “damning evidence.” That woman was rejected from consideration “I’m sorry your honor I’m a little nervous today.” The 17-page indictment against Combs — which reads like a charging document filed against a Mafia leader or the head of a drug gang — alleges that Combs engaged in a two-decade pattern of abusive behavior against women and others with the help of people in his entourage and employees from his network of businesses Combs and his lawyers say he’s innocent and any group sex was consensual They say there was no effort to coerce people into things they didn’t want to do and nothing that happened amounted to a criminal racket Prosecutors say women were manipulated into drug-fueled sexual performances with male sex workers that Combs called “Freak Offs.” To keep women in line prosecutors say Combs used a mix of influence and violence: He offered to boost their entertainment careers if they did what he asked — or cut them off if they didn't the indictment says Combs and his associates resorted to violent acts including beatings The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly has said Combs was “not a perfect person” and that there had been drug use and toxic relationships but said all sexual activity between Combs The trial is the most serious in a long string of legal problems for Combs In 1999 he was charged with bursting into the offices of an Interscope Records executive with his bodyguards and beating him with a champagne bottle and a chair later asked prosecutors to go easy on Combs who pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and took an anger management class Combs was stopped by police after he and his then-girlfriend fled a nightclub where three people were wounded by gunfire Combs was acquitted of all charges related to the episode at a 2001 trial was convicted in the shooting and served nearly nine years in prison Combs was charged with assaulting someone with a weight-room kettlebell at the University of California Combs said he was defending himself and prosecutors dropped the case from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Sunday A late burst of offense helped the Mud Hens overcome a rough relief outing by Matt Manning as they took this series four games to two on Sunday. Matt Vierling joined Manuel Margot, along with John Brebbia in the bullpen, in the Detroit Tigers’ rehab program Vierling walked twice and struck out once in his first ABs since the beginning of spring training Lefty Dietrich Enns got the start over Manning and so perhaps this finally the start of a full conversion to relief for the 2016 first rounder Brian Serven got the Hens an early lead with his first home run of the season in the third inning Andrew Navigato added a solo shot of his own in the fifth Andrew Navigato with a solo shot to left, the second home run of the day. Toledo up 2-0 pic.twitter.com/cO5ncZsFjI Enns allowed a run in the fifth on a trio of two-out singles before departing Manning took over in the sixth and was greeted by a Marcelo Mayer single A pickoff attempt went wild and was compounded by first baseman Bligh Madris collecting the ball and then throwing it away again Ryan Kreidler led off with a triple and scored on a Navigato sacrifice fly Manning allowed a one-out walk in the bottom of the seventh and then hit Phillip Sikes A Roman Anthony grounded forced Sikes at second but Anthony stole second and Nick Sogard singled in the lead runner before Manning gave way to PJ Poulin Finally in the eighth the Mud Hens offense seized control and Carlos Mendoza was the spark Mendoza led off with a walk and then stole second base Manuel Margot reached on an infield single and after a Brewer Hicklen fly out Akil Baddoo ripped a single to right field that was too sharp to score on The bases were juiced as the Red Sox went back to their bullpen Madris greeted new reliever Isaiah Campbell with a two-run single and Kreider followed with his second triple of the game and Poulin and Matt Gage had no trouble closing this one out Coming Up Next: The Hens come home to welcome in the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday night at 6:05 p.m The SeaWolves secured at least a series split with a strong effort on the pitching and defensive side of the game Joseph Montalvo no-hit the Ponies for five innings before Austin Bergner came on for a six-out save the offense was having a ton of trouble with right-hander Jonah Tong Tong struck out eight in four innings of work but finally in the fifth inning they broke through and Jim Jarvis followed with a grounder to second that went for an error Max Anderson slapped a ground ball back up the middle and Serretti scored the only run of the day Bergner took over with the one-run lead and quickly allowed a leadoff single in the sixth He then picked off the runner and wrapped up the inning with just a walk allowed He walked the leadoff man in the seventh inning as well and then a game-ending line drive off the bat of Travis Swaggerty was converted into a double play by Max Anderson to finish this one A good outing for Troy Melton came to a crashing halt in the fifth inning of this one and the bullpen crumbled even further as the SeaWolves squandered an early lead but he was able to pitch through a bit of traffic in the second and the fourth Roberto Campos reached on catcher’s interference in the bottom of the first and Eduardo Valencia brought him home with a two-run homer to left field Trei Cruz led off with a walk and scored on a Campos double to left and a double steal attempt got Campos to third though Liranzo was cut down at second Roberto Campos smokes a RBI double off the left field wall to give Erie the 3-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/bWen6TlW7d Melton allowed a single and a double to start the fifth and he allowed both inherited runners to score along with one more as the Rumble Ponies closed the gap to 4-3 Erie Reliever Yosber Sanchez allowed two runs in the sixth and Drew Sommers allowed a run in the top of the seventh to get to the final score The SeaWolves did mount a seventh inning threat Danny Serretti doubled with one out and Trei Cruz walked but Liranzo drew another walk to load the bases with two outs Unfortunately Valencia struck out to end this one Coming Up Next: The SeaWolves stay home to welcome in the Altoona Curve starting on Tuesday night Kenny Serwa and Max Alba were both knocked around on Sunday as the Timber Rattlers fought back again to earn a series split The Whitecaps had an early lead in this one Izaac Pacheco singled with one out in the top of the second inning and then scored on an Andrew Jenkins triple Jack Penney lifted a sacrifice fly to plate Jenkins A walk to Pacheco and another one to Jenkins led to another run in the fourth as reliever Yerlin Rodriguez took over for Wisconsin Penney singled to score Pacheco before Jenkins was thrown out trying to take third on the play but just about everything went wrong from there but in the fourth a leadoff walk and then a single sparked a three-run inning for the Rattlers that knocked Serwa out of the game The Whitecaps got a walk to Josue Briceño and then a John Peck single with one out in the sixth Alba came back out and just didn’t have much command of anything and a pair of sacrifice hits made it a 7-3 game and the Whitecaps never really mounted a comeback effort Coming Up Next: The Whitecaps had to settle for a series split on the road Now they’ll come home to play the Lansing Lugnuts starting on Tuesday night The Flying Tigers ran their record to 15-12 with a three-game sweep of the Cardinals completed on Sunday Hayden Minton has been on fire to start the year and the right-hander turned into a decent start on Sunday He was cruising along until issuing a two-out walk in the fourth and then Pena scored on a single to make it 2-0 Cardinals Ignacio Briceno allowed a run in the fifth to make it 3-0 Garrett Pennington led off with a single and took second with one-out on a wild pitch and a line drive single from David Smith loaded the bases Enderson Delgado was hit by a pitch to force in a run and then Woody Hadeen stepped to the dish and lifted a towering fly ball just over the wall in right field for a grand slam Woody Hadeen with his first professional home run, which was a grand slam that gives Lakeland the lead. @ZachSurdenik on the call, pic.twitter.com/Tw1Jf4kPko They weren’t done in the inning as Bryce Rainer and Franyerber Montilla followed with solid singles and Rainer then scored on a soft infield single to make 6-3 Thomas Bruss and his power fastball handled the Cardinals with ease in the eighth Smith and Hadeen walked and with two outs Rainer singled in Smith for a 7-3 lead Montilla again followed suit with a single of his own to plate Hadeen and make it 8-3 The Flying Tigers middle infield had a pretty good game at the plate and in the field Bryce Rainer now 2-for-5, with a RBI single to put Lakeland up 7-3. 95.9 MPH off the bat pic.twitter.com/TtExgzN92D Ethan Sloan pitched the ninth in a non-save situation to close this one out Coming Up Next: The Flying Tigers head to Bradenton for a six-game set with the Marauders starting on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m the College received credible information regarding an armed individual who was reportedly making suicidal and homicidal statements and was believed to be in the parking lot of the Polk State Lakeland Campus An alert was immediately sent to the Lakeland Campus community The individual was determined not to be on campus and was apprehended by the Bartow Police Department An all-clear message has since been issued to the entire campus community We thank our campus security team and local law enforcement for their swift response Winter Haven · Lakeland Bartow · Lake Wales © 2025 Polk State College. 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For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance A Lakeland man was fatally shot April 24 after a verbal fight escalated to a shootout outside an Ariana Street restaurant Jesse Banks, 28, was shot and died of his injuries at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center He was with 26-year-old Nicholas Lue of West Palm Beach who suffered gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized in stable condition Lakeland police responded to reports of a shooting outside Cali Rose Kitchen Banks and Lue got into an argument with Tre D'Shon Huntly The fight turned physical when Banks struck Huntly on the head with his first Huntly stayed at the scene and cooperated with detectives Banks was found to be in possession of a handgun Lakeland police have determined Huntly appears to have been acting in self defense and no charges have been filed against him at this time The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net LAKELAND — It wasn’t a good night to be on the mound with the wind blowing out as Lakeland Christian and Santa Fe Catholic baseball combined to hit five home runs The final home run — and Rodriguez’ second — ended Santa Fe Catholic’s season Rodriguez ripped an Easton Beach offering over the right field wall for a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning that sent Lakeland Christian to an 8-4 victory on Tuesday night to clinch the Region 2-Class 1A semifinals series but we win big games in big times,” Rodriguez said Rodriguez couldn’t have picked a better game to have his best night of the season He finished 3 for 4 with five RBIs and his first-inning home run began the night’s fireworks He is now leading the Vikings in the Triple Crown categories with five home runs Baseball: Lakeland Christian, Mulberry, Santa Fe advance to regional semifinals “We've been struggling with bases loaded in the entire playoff series but if there's anyone I want on the dish in that situation “I was pretty confident he was going to get one (run) in I didn't want him to try to get four because then he takes the swing he did on the first pitch.” The teams traded blow early as Jameson McGuire Marvin Montenegro and Brody Lanier all homered for Santa Fe Catholic in the second and third innings The Crimson Hawks led 4-3 then LCS tied the score when Santa Fe couldn’t turn a double play to end the fifth inning This is the second game in a row where Lakeland Christian rallied in the late innings the Vikings scored all five runs in the final two innings including four in the bottom of the seventh to beat Santa Fe 5-4 “It's a group that has finally caught some belief in each other 4A-2: Mulberry clinches against Pine RidgeWith the score tied at 4 AJ Medina signed home Gavin Stedman with the winning run in the fourth inning to lift Mulberry to 6-4 victory over Pine Ridge on Tuesday night in the Region 2-4A semifinals Mulberry added a run on Hayden Wyatt’s RBI single in the fifth The Panthers took a 4-1 lead after two innings but Pine Ridge added three runs in the third Bishop Verot jumped on McKeel for four runs in the first inning and went on to a 7-4 victory to clinch the Region 3-3A semifinals Jorge Cordova hadn’t an RBI double and Wyatt Thomas singled home a run Ty Montsdeoca and Luca De Amicis both went 3 for 3 with four RBIs to lead Fort Meade’s 16-1 rout of Marathon in the Region 4-Rural semifinals series-clinching game The Miners (17-12) piled up 20 hits in five innings Eli Harrell and Demarion Abrams also finished with three hits apiece Andrew Brooks and Zachary Brooks each went 2 for 4 with two RBIs The Miners scored six in the first inning and seven in the third inning Zachary Brooks and Abrams combined for the victory on the mound Brooks pitched four innings and allowed one run on six this with six strikeouts Abrams pitched 1 shutout inning and struck out three the initial 911 caller had reported seeing a grass fire that spread underneath the mobile home and authorities have said damage to the trailer is “minimal” Two individuals at the scene were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for what the press release describes as “unknown but believed to be The Fire is currently being investigated by the State Fire Marshal’s office as well as the St Firefighters from several eastern Iron Range fire departments responded to a trailer house fire in Lakeland Trailer Home Park departments on the scene included Lakeland No injuries have been reported at this time Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Vicki Kaping at vkaping@wdio.com or (218) 727-6864 MANITOWOC – Lakeland Care has opened a new office at 1 E The program has been serving Manitowoc residents since 2010 providing long-term care services and support to seniors and adults with disabilities through Wisconsin’s Family Care program It is designed to meet each client’s unique needs helping members find the resources they need to maintain their independence and live in their communities Read more: Manitowoc County 100+ Women Who Care's next giving circle celebrates Cinco de Mayo May 5 “We are excited to open our new office in Manitowoc and continue our long-standing commitment to the community,” said Sara Muhlbauer “This location will allow us to maintain and strengthen the partnerships we have already built with area residents and providers," Muhlbauer continued "Our focus remains on empowering individuals to live independently and to thrive in their communities We look forward to expanding our reach and support across Manitowoc County.” Learn more about Lakeland Care at lakelandcareinc.com Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575 on Instagram @PGPatti and on Bluesky @PGPatti MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens may be ahead of schedule in their rebuild but Jeff Gorton believes the plan is far from complete Doing it year after year — and becoming a perennial Stanley Cup contender — is another “There's a lot of benefits in what players were able to do this season but we're certainly not done,” said Gorton the team’s executive vice president of hockey operations Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes delivered a state of the union Monday at the Bell Centre five days after the Washington Capitals ended a special Canadiens season with a first-round victory in five games Montreal made the playoffs for the first time since 2021 an unexpected appearance after the franchise began a teardown following a disastrous 2021-22 campaign The playoff berth exceeded Hughes and Gorton’s pre-season goal of simply being “in the mix” and electrified a hockey-crazed fan base starved of post-season action Now the question is how the Canadiens stay there and how Hughes and Gorton strike a balance between injecting more youth for the future and adding veteran experience to strengthen playoff hopes "That's probably the million-dollar question is how to put these pieces together?” Gorton said “We have some players that we think are knocking on the door — what kind of opportunity are we going to provide them Can we wait out a summer and give them training camp to earn a spot “We all understand that it's possible we'll be younger but we need to balance the youth part with experience and I look forward to how he comes up with those answers." said he’s not swaying from his long-term plan of building a sustainable Cup-calibre roster there’s always a balance between today and the future,” Hughes said “We recognize the value of having experience we don’t want to create long-term obstacles for our young players “We’re continuing to build toward something." The Canadiens will have roster spots to fill next season Veteran defenceman David Savard is retiring Depth forwards Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia — and seldom-used Michael Pezzetta — could become unrestricted free agents on July 1 Hughes said the Canadiens are still discussing how they’ll approach each case Montreal also has enough salary cap space to pursue other free agents several prospects will arrive next September hoping to crack the NHL lineup Defencemen David Reinbacher and Logan Mailloux — both first-round picks currently playing for Laval in the American Hockey League playoffs — could be in the mix to replace Savard could push for a spot lower in the lineup if Dvorak or Armia don’t return The Canadiens also hold a boatload of draft capital including nine picks in the first four rounds this year Captain Nick Suzuki understands that Montreal’s rebuild is ongoing but he’s eager for a return to the playoffs “We don't want to see this go backwards in any way,” he said Friday “We were already the youngest team to make the playoffs and technically we might get younger next year “Whatever is in the cards for Gorts and Kent this summer I think we made it a lot harder on them to try to go out and not get younger next year." the Canadiens were the last team to qualify They entered the post-season with the fewest points (91) and the worst goal differential (-20) of all 16 teams Gorton identified “compete” and size as key areas in need of improvement after a physical series against the Capitals but also said the Canadiens are trying to get better in all areas this off-season “There's not one area of our team where we're saying we're done there so we'll continue to look at everything and try to build it up.” The lack of a reliable second-line centre behind Nick Suzuki remains a glaring hole in the Canadiens' lineup Kirby Dach was expected to grow into that role but managed just 22 points and a minus-29 rating in 57 games before sustaining a second consecutive season-ending knee injury “There's certainly a place for him in our lineup It's going to be up to him where that's going to be,” Gorton said of the 24-year-old “He’s going to need a big camp to get himself going." Questions are also swirling around Patrik Laine and his fit in Montreal next season The 27-year-old winger caught fire after returning from injury in December but his performance dipped down the stretch The Canadiens’ power play also thrived when he missed the final three playoff games with a broken finger “We’re not in the playoffs without Patrik Laine,” Hughes said “He gave us critical goals in critical moments He had struggles in his five-on-five game as well But I was impressed by Patrik and his willingness to learn." This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5 WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U.S Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty but constructive" conversations with Trump and his administration on Tuesday at the White House When asked on Monday what he expects out of the meeting with Carney Trump said: "I'm not sure what he wants to see me about following the first phone call between Trump and Carney the president posted on Truth Social that they agreed they "will be meeting immediately after Canada’s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics that will end up being great for both the United States of America and Canada." Throughout the election Carney said he was campaigning to be the person to take that meeting Carney will be tasked with a difficult balancing act — showing the strength expected by Canadians furious by Trump's taunts of annexation while also advocating for the removal of tariffs and further trade talks "It's really an opportunity for the two men to look each other in the eyes discuss these issues and kick off the relationship in a constructive way," said Brian Clow former deputy chief of staff to prime minister Justin Trudeau Clow worked in the Prime Minister's Office from 2017 until March of this year relations under Trudeau and had a front-row seat during the first Trump administration Trump likes to call his style of speech "the weave." Clow said the Trump seen in news conferences "is what we experienced in private meetings and on phone calls." "So you do have to go into these meetings with a strong sense of what you are trying to accomplish and construct your argument as simply and clearly as possible," he said "Because you just don't have a lot of time to build out your arguments clean facts across in a way that the president will be receptive." Clow said Carney has to maintain a "delicate balance" and "it partly depends on the mood of the president and his team." The goal for Canadian officials should be to lay the groundwork for future talks between the White House and Canadian officials to have the tariffs removed though he doesn't expect an immediate drop in duties following the meeting Trump went ahead with economywide tariffs against Canada in March only to partially walk back the duties a few days later on imports compliant with CUSMA rules was negotiated during the first Trump administration The continental trade pact is up for review next year but Trump has made it clear he doesn't intend to stick to that timeline ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin said the most important thing will be for Carney to establish "his credibility and confidence." Giffin relayed the old saying that there's only one opportunity to make a first impression "I think the new Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to establish himself as a peer and an equal — as a sovereign leader of our next door neighbour — in his first meeting with President Trump," said Giffin who served under former president Bill Clinton Trump has described Carney as a "very nice man" and members of his administration described the prime minister as a serious person While there are indications that Trump is taking a different approach to Carney then he did with Trudeau pressure on Carney remains high both at home and in the U.S Giffin described it as the Goldilocks Syndrome: some people don't want Carney to be too hot Giffin said he would advise Carney's team to go into the meetings with three things they can put on the table He suggested Carney show how Ottawa will meet its defence spending targets further measures to boost border security and push back on any efforts by China to dump product in Canada Those have been included in a list of complaints Trump repeats about Canada but experts have said there are signs Trump still values CUSMA When Trump took his trade war to the world with "reciprocal" tariffs in early April He also made partial carveouts in his automobile tariffs for vehicles compliant under CUSMA Trump likes to say that other counties don't have the cards but Giffin said "Canada actually does have cards." SAINT-JÉRÔME — Lion Electric will very likely be liquidated following the Quebec government's refusal to invest more public funds in the company says the court-appointed monitor for the electric-vehicle maker said in a Superior Court hearing on Monday that government aid would have been a condition of any sale of the struggling company it's unlikely any buyer will step forward with a plan to relaunch the St-Jérôme which sought protection from its creditors in December "The likelihood of a liquidation of assets is very high," he said Nadon said the government's recent announcement that it would not inject any more public money into Lion Electric was a "shock wave" for the company News reports last week said a group of buyers was seeking $24 million from the province to relaunch the electric-vehicle maker Nadon said there was "no indication" before the government's decision that the buyers would be unable to secure that funding But Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette announced Wednesday evening in a statement on social media that it would be irresponsible to offer Lion more public money She later told reporters she "would have expected the private sector to be more involved." Premier François Legault invoked the return of U.S President Donald Trump when asked about Lion Electric last week He suggested Quebec may need to relax its targets for electrifying transportation Quebec has already invested heavily in Lion Electric and Legault said the province stands to lose about $140 million on the company Nadon said he believes the government made its decision because of the "socio-political situation" with the U.S. which he said "limits the expansion of Lion's business plan" and created "extremely significant risks" for the company's outlook Deloitte began contacting liquidators and auctioneers who had previously been interested in selling off Lion Electric's assets They were asked to submit offers over the weekend and Nadon said he hopes to have a deal to present to the court next Monday Nadon said Lion laid off all but 12 of its employees after the government announced its decision last week He said the company is still able to pay its remaining staff but it was unable to pay rent for all of its locations on May 1 Lion Electric manufactured electric school buses and trucks and currently has about 1,175 school buses on the road in Quebec But the company went through several rounds of layoffs last year and shut down production at a plant in Illinois before entering creditor protection in December A proposed class-action lawsuit filed by Lion Electric shareholders against the company's directors and officers which claims they misled investors and misrepresented the company's financial health — One person is dead and one person is still in the hospital after an argument led to a shooting at a Lakeland restaurant on Thursday night the Lakeland Police Department said a shooting at the Cali Rose 15 Kitchen (formerly known as Rush Hour Bar & Grill) was reported to officers around 9:31 p.m Both were taken to Lakeland Regional Health for treatment police said one of the victims was in critical condition authorities released an update stating Banks had died from his injuries Lue remains in the hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries Investigators said witness statements and evidence showed Banks and Lue initiated an argument with 24-year-old Tre D'Shon Huntly right outside Cali Rose Police said the argument turned physical when Banks punched Huntly on the head A man who was inside the front door opened the door in defense of Huntly Investigators said Banks and Lue then turned their aggression on the man Huntly then allegedly pointed a gun at Banks and Lue and shot at them several times Huntly is cooperating with the investigation Initial investigation reports found Banks was also in possession of a gun Investigators said Huntly was acting in defense and no charges are being filed at this time and I feel like that's part of where the system failed" Henry Betsey Jr. is facing charges for marrying three Florida women in three different counties at the same time. Now saying the system that handles marriage licenses kept them in the dark Latest Polk County News from ABC Action News Report a typo FL — The forum will be hosted by Florida Southern College Democrats and Phi Sigma Alpha members in collaboration with the League of Women of Polk County there will be a moderated question-and-answer session is to provide a platform for Lakeland residents to ask questions as well as voice their opinions and concerns in a safe and constructive environment Weather In The Week Ahead: 4 Things To Watch Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon Cloudy skies during the evening followed by isolated thunderstorms overnight then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms Scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon Scattered clouds with the possibility of an isolated thunderstorm developing during the afternoon 10 Gift Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Week Best Mother’s Day Flower Delivery Services Everything You Need To Know About Portable Air Conditioners We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview by Alton Worley II Image of the 13-year-old boy who is charged with multiple crimes in connection to the shooting on the Lakeland Elementary School playground Details surrounding the shooting are still limited although King County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they were dealing with an unrelated call near the school when a student approached them saying he’d been shot The boy was taken into custody and booked into juvenile detention shortly after unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon at a school facility with conditions including 24-hour monitoring and a requirement for safety plans from Sequoyah Middle School and Lakeland Elementary The 13-year-old was expelled from school for the rest of the year and will participate in online schooling the court revised its orders from having a parent monitor him for 24 hours to parents for four days and an adult sister for three days 2024-25 OnFocus Central Wisconsin Area Conferences: Conference and Team Links, Schedules Hear about top athletes and top teams in our area ********************************************** We welcome your stories! Contact us at [email protected] David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected] Flipping For Charities is our annual pancake festival where leaders from local non-profits flip pancakes to feed over 3,500 people with all of the proceeds benefiting those non-profit organizations Learn More NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island that has been closed for more than 60 years In a post on his Truth Social site Sunday evening who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals and keep them far away from anyone they could harm to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders," he wrote adding: "The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law The prison — infamously inescapable due to the strong ocean currents and cold Pacific waters that surround it — was known as the “The Rock" and housed some of the nation's most notorious criminals including gangster Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly It has long been part of the cultural imagination and has been the subject of numerous movies including “The Rock” starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage Nearly all were caught or didn’t survive the attempt The fate of three particular inmates — John Anglin his brother Clarence and Frank Morris — is of some debate and was dramatized in the 1979 film “Escape from Alcatraz” starring Clinton Eastwood Alcatraz Island is now a major tourist site that is operate by the National Parks Service and is a designated National Historic Landmark The closure of the federal prison in 1963 was attributed to crumbling infrastructure and the high costs of repairing and supplying the island facility because everything from fuel to food had to be brought by boat A spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons said in a statement that the agency “will comply with all Presidential Orders.” The spokesperson did not immediately answer questions from The Associated Press regarding the practicality and feasibility of reopening Alcatraz or the agency’s role in the future of the former prison given the National Park Service’s control of the island The island serves as a veritable time machine to a bygone era of corrections The Bureau of Prisons currently has 16 penitentiaries performing the same high-security functions as Alcatraz including its maximum security facility in Florence which is home to the federal death chamber The order comes as Trump has been clashing with the courts as he tries to send accused gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador, without due process. Trump has also directed the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay Cuba,to hold up to 30,000 of what he has labeled the “worst criminal aliens." The AP’s investigation also exposed rampant sexual abuse at a federal women’s prison in Dublin President Joe Biden signed a law strengthening oversight of the agency after AP reporting spotlighted its many flaws Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani in West Palm Beach and Michael Balsamo in Washington contributed to this report A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt "numb and on autopilot" going through sexual acts with a group of men she didn't know in a hotel room seven years ago whose identity is protected by a publication ban drunk and scared when men started coming into the hotel room where she had just had sex with Michael McLeod Some seemed like men she had seen at the bar where she had met McLeod earlier that night nor did she keep track of who stayed and who left as the night went on The men wanted her to lie down on a bedsheet on the floor of the room and seemed to be laughing at her as they discussed sexual acts they wanted her to perform including some involving golf balls and golf clubs adding it seemed like the only "safe" option was to do what they wanted The woman said she "didn't know these men at all," and didn't know how they would react if she tried to say no or leave Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault All five accused were members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team Court has heard many of the team's members were in town at the time for a gala celebrating their gold-medal win at that year's championship CAUTION: The following paragraphs contain graphic content some readers may find disturbing The woman said men were towering over her as she lay on the sheet and three of them pulled down their pants "They just started putting penises in my face," she testified Some in the room shouted commands as she performed oral sex and the woman said she felt someone spit on her back and a fourth man did the splits right over her face The woman said she heard some of the men encouraging each other saying one of them should have sex with her It felt like a continuation of what had been going on and like she didn't have control over the situation The woman said she cried and tried to leave at various points throughout the night someone would come over and convince her to stay It was only after she'd left the room later that her mind seemed to re-enter her body and all the emotions she'd been blocking out came flooding back Court has heard the initial sexual encounter with McLeod Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia told jurors Monday that they may use evidence related to the initial encounter with McLeod to assess the credibility of the complainant’s testimony about her "interest and level of participation" in what happened afterward her ability to choose what activities to engage in and her level of intoxication they must not use that evidence for any other purpose The judge specifically told jurors they must not infer that if the woman willingly left the bar with McLeod and had consensual sex with him it is more likely that she consented to the sexual activity that led to the charges against the five players Hart and Dube are accused of obtaining oral sex from the woman without her consent and Dube is also accused of slapping her buttocks while she was engaged in a sexual act with someone else Formenton is alleged to have had vaginal sex with the complainant without her consent inside the bathroom Foote is alleged to have done the splits over her face and grazed his genitals on it without her consent The Crown alleges McLeod also vaginally penetrated her without her consent at the end of the night Revitalizing 92: A Vision for Memorial Blvd The City is undertaking an Economic Development Strategy study in collaboration with Ayres and engineering firm to take a proactive and cohesive approach to revitalizing the corridor The City of Lakeland is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the nation Memorial Boulevard extends 6 miles between I-4 and East Lake Parker Drive in the northern part of the City As public infrastructure investments are being made here the City aims to improve the Memorial Boulevard (US 92) corridor to attract investments strengthen the adjacent residential communities The project is being undertaken in two stages over 20 weeks: Initial discussions have been held with City staff and department heads Zoning Map Neighborhoods Map Future Land Use CRA Zones Map Opportunity Zones Map Bike Ped Facilities Over 750 Survey Responses! The Survey has closed. Request survey results by emailing lced@lakelandgov.net. AARP walkability Audit: Friday, January 17th, 2025. Request full report by emailing lced@lakelandgov.net 2025; 6pm-8pmColeman-Bush Building1104 Martin L King Jr 2025; 6pm-8pmHaus 820820 N Massachusetts Ave,Lakeland The project consultants at Ayres have completed Phase 1 Corridor Studies and Data Assessment in conjunction with a public outreach effort The Phase 2 work is anticipated to be completed in May 2025 to include further public outreach and a Final Economic Development Strategy & Implementation Report Join Jesse Carl Vinyl at the Lake Mirror Auditorium for the Lakeland Record Fair ***$5 GENERAL ADMISSION!*** ***$3 STUDENT ADMISSION WITH SCHOOL ID!*** ***KIDS UNDER 18 GET IN FOR FREE!*** Learn More an impactful event exploring the challenges of reintegration after incarceration we’ll shed light on the barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face and how communities can support second chances Come be part of the conversation and learn how we can reimagine justice beyond the sentence Learn More by Jeremy Harris — A 13-year-old boy who was arrested for allegedly shooting another student on a playground at a south King County elementary school was released to his family after being booked into juvenile detention deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office said they were dealing with an unrelated call near the school when a student approached them saying he’d been shot The deputies quickly arrested a 13-year-old suspect while the victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment While the sheriff’s office said there was "never a threat to the public," parents of students at Lakeland Elementary School are questioning why the school wasn’t put on lockdown “Once they knew that something happened on school grounds they should have locked down the school,” parent Esperanza Torres told KOMO News “Once they knew something had happened there They shouldn’t have allowed my daughter or any kids to go home by themselves.” Torres said her daughter and other students walked off campus approximately 30 minutes after the shooting “They were allowed to walk through initially a crime scene we saw (deputies) were searching for something Federal Way Public Schools said a lockdown was not initiated at Lakeland Elementary School due to the instruction of law enforcement “Our protocols and standard operating procedures are used district wide and staff are trained to follow these protocols which include following the directives of our law enforcement officers when they are on or near our campus attending to a safety related matter,” the statement from the district says the school followed the directives of the deputies on the scene who did not initiate a lockdown and had the most reliable and complete information at the time.” The district said no Lakeland students or staff saw or heard anything that would call for a lockdown The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office told KOMO News charges may be filed in the shooting case on Friday SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2025 will launch its 51st Fly-In with acclaimed country music stars The dynamic line up will take the stage on Tuesday The highly anticipated concert located on the renowned SUN ‘n FUN Warbird Ramp is sure to be a highlight of the fly-in delivering an exhilarating night of country music excellence Learn More and notes from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Saturday John Brebbia made a strong rehab appearance in the first inning He collected fly outs from Roman Anthony and Nick Sogard before striking out Marcelo Mayer with a nasty back door slider Akil Baddoo then led off the bottom half with a laser beam at 111.5 mph to right field to make it 1-0 Hens and the lefty ran into two-out trouble as he allowed a single and then a two-run shot to Trayce Thompson Jordan Balazovic handled the third with no trouble and in the fourth the Hens broke the game open a little bit Baddoo started them off by hitting one of the longest home runs of the season The towering drive carried well over the batter’s eye in straightaway center field landing an estimated 461 feet from home plate and Stephen Scott launched a two-run shot to make it 4-2 Hens Akil Baddoo with an absolutely monstrous solo homer that went 461 feet to dead center. Cleared the batter’s eye by a LOT. pic.twitter.com/hbeL0r8xCm At that point the game went through a nearly two hour long rain delay Hens manager Gabe Alvarez turned to new southpaw starter Nick Margevicius The Tigers signed the former prospect to a minor league deal last week He tossed five scoreless frames with five strikeouts Have a Mud Hens debut, Nick Margevicius! HLD5.0 IP4 H0 R0 BB5 K pic.twitter.com/Q3rb39rmw0 Jahmai Jones hit a solo shot in the fifth and then added another in the sixth Baddoo doubled to complete a huge day in the eighth inning and Carlos Mendoza singled him in for their final run Matt Seelinger closed the game out in the ninth Coming Up Next: The Hens lead the series 3-2 heading into a 1:05 p.m the SeaWolves and Rumble Ponies were rained out in Erie They’ll play a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon Left-hander Joe Miller threw a great game on Saturday totally shutting down the Rattlers offense Trevin Michael and Preston Howey were just as good in two innings of relief work apiece as the trio combined to hold them to just four hits and a walk Miller struck out nine in five innings of work The lefties in the Rattlers lineup struggled Michael and Howey too over in style as each punched out three hitters with Michael allowing one hit and Howey none Joe Miller sets a new career high with his 9th strikeout. Excellent outing today: 5IP 3H 0R BB 9K pic.twitter.com/8b2W8q5axm The Whitecaps offense didn’t have a particularly good day either A two-out double from Izaac Pacheco in the second inning with two outs and a two-out single from Seth Stephenson in the third were their only baserunners in the early innings Archer Brookman reached on an error to lead off the top of the inning but Jack Penney singled to finally get a runner in scoring position and John Peck struck out to squander their best chance Brookman and Stephenson led off the inning with singles Penney grounded into a force of Stephenson at second but Briceño got the run home from third with a sacrifice fly Howey then carved up the Rattlers for two innings to earn the save Coming Up Next: The Whitecaps lead 3-2 in the series heading into Sunday’s 2:10 p.m Another low scoring game went the Flying Tigers way as they secured a series win on Saturday Josh Randall got the start and he was excellent. The Detroit Tigers third round pick last summer went five innings Randall struck out five and didn’t walk a hitter He scattered six hits sitting close to 95 mph with his sinker and mixing in cutters and sliders as the main secondary offerings The Flying Tigers opened the scoring in the bottom of the third Bad timing for the Cardinals as Bryce Rainer stepped to the plate and hammered a bouncer up the middle at 106.5 mph to score two runs Bryce Rainer plates two runs with a sharp bouncer up the middle. @ZachSurdenik on the call. pic.twitter.com/7OQP2uM335 Randall allowed a couple of singles in the fourth as the Cardinals scored one but he shut the rally down with a strikeout and tossed a good fifth to end his outing carried the one-run lead through the final four innings Coming Up Next: The Flying Tigers look to sweep the three-game home series on Sunday at noon