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Andy Kuppers

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Assistant Managing Editor at The Ledger

Assistant managing editor for sports and production at The Ledger in Lakeland. I have a son named Johnny.

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  • 2 weeks ago | theledger.com | Andy Kuppers

    USA TODAY Network launched a new style guide for internal and external use. The style guide promotes clarity, accuracy, consistency, and transparency in journalistic writing. The free resource is available online at https://www.usatoday.com/styleguide. To our readers, We are thrilled to announce the launch of the USA TODAY Network Style Guide, a crucial tool that embodies our unwavering commitment to clarity, accuracy, consistency and transparency in journalism.

  • 3 weeks ago | theledger.com | Andy Kuppers

    Twenty-two Polk County food vendors fell short of inspection standards from February 17 to March 9. Violations ranged in severity, with some restaurants receiving warnings for minor issues like manager certification or employee training. One food truck, 2 Ole'dawgs LLC, was temporarily shut down due to a lack of running water. A food truck was temporarily shut down by an inspector and 21 other Polk County food vendors fell short of inspection standards during a three-week period from Feb.

  • 1 month ago | theledger.com | Andy Kuppers

    Nineteen Polk County food vendors fell short of inspection standards Feb. 3-16, according to state reports. But there were no emergency closures of restaurants during the two-week period and none of them had pest-related violations, such as rodents or roaches. And on a positive note, 21 food vendors received that elusive perfect initial inspection (or an inspection that isn’t a follow-up mandated by previous violations.

  • 1 month ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Andy Kuppers

    These 19 Polk County food vendors fell short of inspection standards. See why Andy KuppersBut there were no emergency closures of restaurants during the two-week period and none of them had pest-related violations, such as rodents or roaches. And on a positive note, 21 food vendors received that elusive perfect initial inspection (or an inspection that isn’t a follow-up mandated by previous violations.

  • 1 month ago | newschief.com | Andy Kuppers

    Nineteen Polk County food vendors fell short of inspection standards Feb. 3-16, according to state reports. But there were no emergency closures of restaurants during the two-week period and none of them had pest-related violations, such as rodents or roaches. And on a positive note, 21 food vendors received that elusive perfect initial inspection (or an inspection that isn’t a follow-up mandated by previous violations.

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Andy Kuppers
Andy Kuppers @akuppers
19 May 23

Way to go, Johnny. Great work. #polkgrad23 https://t.co/iTvkhJa8hS

Andy Kuppers
Andy Kuppers @akuppers
23 Oct 18

Ivan Lambert covering the Lakeland Magic through training camp this week. Check it out.

Ivan Lambert
Ivan Lambert @IvanLambert18

The first practice is complete. Coach Stan Heath reports no serious injuries. Brian Angola has a bruised foot and did not practice. But they are understandably just being cautious. #LakelandMagic

Andy Kuppers
Andy Kuppers @akuppers
18 Jan 18

Villamil on wage stagnation: wages in Florida are starting to grow. It comes from free-market employment growth #EFB31