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The vice president joined Byron Donalds and other Republican candidates in Lakeland as the gubernatorial race draws national attention.
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What to Expect This Flu Season in Polk County
Healthcare providers say late September and October are the ideal months to get vaccinated before flu season hits.
Polk Teen Creates Online Hub to Help Students Find Volunteer Opportunities in Their Community
Diora Franqui-Marchand knows what it is like to be a student trying to figure out what local opportunities are available for teens. Now, she wants to make that process easier with her website, Astraea.
470 Crashes in 5 Years: FDOT Proposes Memorial Blvd. Redesign
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing major changes to Lakeland’s high-injury Memorial Boulevard, including reducing a stretch from six lanes to four to improve pedestrian and driver safety.
Florida Southern’s Miller Planetarium Reopens to the Public
Florida Southern’s restored planetarium combines Frank Lloyd Wright’s original design with the latest technology and new programming for students and the public.
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Lakeland approves $872 million annual budget
The budget keeps the property-tax rate unchanged but raises health care costs for some city retirees.
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments in South Lakeland
The community’s developers offer “attainable luxury,” aiming to fill a gap in housing for middle-income earners.
Lakeland Paying $125k to Settle a Police Negligence Lawsuit
The federal civil rights suit, filed by a woman bitten by a police K-9, accuses officers of false arrest, excessive force, and negligence.
City Hall Scoop 9/21: Eye On Lakeland’s Red-Light Cameras
City commissioners met for four and a half hours on Sept. 21. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.
For 15 Years New Beginnings High School Has Offered an Alternative Path to a Degree
Since opening in 2011 to help non-traditional students earn a high school diploma, New Beginnings High School has expanded across Polk county and helped thousands of students graduate.
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