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2026 Election Results: Close Races, Political Shifts, and Key Ballot Measures
Kate Wallace holds onto her School Board seat while Scott Franklin secures reelection in a closer-than-expected congressional race, as voters weigh in on state amendments and local leadership.
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City Hall Scoop 11/2: Big Votes, Big Debates
Lakeland city commissioners met for almost three hours on Monday, Nov. 2. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.
Publix Advances $200M Warehouse Expansion in West Lakeland
Lakeland’s largest employer will expand its County Line Road distribution center to include a produce warehouse and return center.
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Polk County’s Nonpartisan School Board Race Draws Partisan Support
In the District 3 runoff, political parties and PACs are financing campaign messages and supporting candidates in the race between Kate Wallace and Victor Sims.
South Florida Avenue Reconstruction Expected to Take More Than 3 Years
Lakeland’s $26.3 million project will bring wider sidewalks, improved crossings and a permanent three-lane design to Dixieland.
More Voting Myths, Debunked
Early voting begins Oct. 19, in Polk County. In part three of our series demystifying and debunking myths and misinformation about Florida elections, we’re tackling the truth about vote by mail and polling places.
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