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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · Lakeland

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Large and Defensive Bee Swarm Removal in Orlando

A large and defensive bee swarm was recently removed from a residential property in Orlando, prompting a reminder for Lakeland residents about safe wildlife handling.

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Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder

Chadwick Willacy, 58, met his end by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison in Starke, closing a 35-year saga for the brutal 1990 slaying of his Palm Bay neighbor Marlys Sather. Despite proclaiming innocence in his final words, Willacy became Florida's fifth execution of 2026 amid fierce debates over the state's lethal injection methods.[1][2][4]

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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