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Brace for Higher Electric Bills After Lakeland’s Deep Freeze
Record-setting cold drove up electricity use across the city. Here’s why bills may be higher — and what help is available.
Dry Stretch Prompts Once-a-Week Watering Limits in Polk County Starting Feb. 8
Months of dry weather pushed the Southwest Florida Water Management District to tighten watering rules.
Lakeland Electric Launches Rate Study to See if Power Bills Add Up
Results of the six-month study are expected this summer. Any approved changes would appear on electric bills starting Oct. 1.
Cob & Pen Extends Hours to Offer Weekday Lunch
Good Thyme’s chicken sandwich, Greek and Cob salads, dip trio, and other favorites are now at Cob & Pen.
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Lakeland Electric Invests $3.5 Million to Keep ‘Workhorse’ Unit 5 Running
City approves upgrades to McIntosh Unit 5 and embarks on long-term resource planning.
Lakeland Horticulturalist Urges Patience with Plants Hit by Sub-freezing Temperatures
Native landscapes, like that of commercial beautification award winner Tiger Contracting, perform well in cold weather.
Lake Gibson Braves Wrestling Secures 11th State Title
The Lake Gibson Braves wrestling team came back from injuries to win its 11th state title in January, but the season isn’t over yet.
Plan Ahead: Polk Tax Collector Offices Closing for Several Days in February
A major software update will pause in-person service — and some online payments — in mid-February.
Duck Season Gunfire Caught Many Lakeland Neighbors Off Guard
City Commissioners promise better communication to educate residents, reduce fear and avoid 9-1-1 calls.
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Annual Snowbird Extravaganza Canceled in 2026
For over two decades, the expo at the RP Funding Center provided thousands of visitors with free entertainment, information and giveaways.
Polk County Public Schools Approves High School Rezoning
Changes will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, but students currently enrolled in a Polk County high school will not be required to switch.
Polk County Public Schools Responds to Rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Campus
Despite social media posts circulating on Sunday, PCPS said there have been no incidents with ICE.
Polk County Schools Hit Record Graduation Rate as Campuses See Major Gains
Graduation rate climbs to 87.7% as multiple Polk County high schools post major gains.
Cafe 51 in South Lakeland Opens Tuesday, Jan. 27
The family-owned restaurant, offering specialties like Chicken Spedini and Nachos 51, has been years in the making.
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