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Meet ALICE: For One Polk County Mom, the Holidays Reveal the Gaps Families Fall Through
She works full time, goes to school and parents three kids. The holidays reveal how thin the margin really is.
Commission Tackles Stormwater, Pedestrian Bridge and More at Marathon Meeting
The final meeting of 2025, and Mutz’s last as mayor, was nearly 7.5 hours.
Lakeland Pulls Plug on Stalled Oak Street Project โ Keeps $205,000
Tampa-based developer asked city for additional $10 million to build apartments, shopping and parking project.
Kate Wallace to Serve on Polk County School Board After DeSantis Appointment
The former Lakeland Leads executive director will serve one year, filling a vacancy left after Rick Nolte’s death.
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New Exhibit at The AGB Showcases Works Never Seen Outside Italy
Opening on Dec. 13, the exhibit gives viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the Medici family through portraits and artifacts.
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center Ranks in the Nation’s Top Maternity Hospitals
The annual list aims to help expectant parents compare quality, outcomes and access to maternity services across the state.
Small Farm, Big Impact: ‘My Tiny Greens’ Adapts to Polkโs Shifting Ag Landscape
A Lakeland microgreens business born from a homegrown pandemic project shows how small farms are evolving.
โRare and Extremeโ: Business Leader Criticizes Lakelandโs Proposed Stormwater Rate Hike
City leaders say the increase is needed to pay for more than $69 million in unfunded lakes and stormwater projects.
CPS Investment Advisors Ends 50 Year Anniversary By Giving Back
The weather may be cooling down, but the firm is just getting warmed up with giving back to the community.
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