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Lakeland Dedicates 23rd Monument at Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Day Weekend
The new statue honors Mary Katharine Goddard, a little-known patriot who printed the first official Declaration of Independence bearing all 55 signers’ names.
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Honoring Veterans Day 2026 in Lakeland
A parade, ceremonies, and family events are planned to honor those who have served.
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Mural Festival Makes Waves Downtown, Brings International Artists
From Nov. 6 through 14, Color Wave Walls, Lakeland’s first mural festival, will bring artists from across the world to create a ‘walkable, evolving open-air mural museum.’
Polk GOP Halloween Post Draws Criticism Over Racial Connotations
Polk County School Board candidate Victor Sims says he accepts Polk GOP Chairman Sam Romain’s explanation.
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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