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Heroes Remembered at Annual Law Enforcement Memorial
The 38th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on May 7 remembered local law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
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Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2026 Art Festival Winners Announced
Olga Nenazhivina, of Bradenton, Fla., earned “Best of Show” and a $5,000 prize at Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2026.
Dixieland’s Alleys Move to Center Stage in New CRA Vision
Residents asked for safer crossings, slower traffic, better sidewalks, and more walkable connections.
After Months of Anticipation, Wingnutz Opens in Dixieland Thursday, May 14
Bartow native Pat Spinosa wants the Buffalo staple coming to the former Good Thyme location to keep Lakelanders in town with good wings and football.
New Wedgewood Proposal Cuts Homes, Adds Roads, and Rekindles Doubts
The developer’s latest rewrite would reduce density and improve traffic flow around Carpenter’s Way, but residents say trust remains the bigger issue.
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Everything you need to know to enjoy the 54th annual arts festival, featuring painters, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, ceramicists, glass artists, and more.
Planning a Move to Bartow, Mi Escuela Wants People to Think Differently About Montessori
The bilingual, tuition-free public charter school’s new Bartow campus will feature a student kitchen, art studio with a kiln, dance space, and gardens.
Polk County’s Burn Ban is Back as of Wednesday, May 6
Polk County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Shawn Smith asked people to think of their families, friends, and neighbors and abide by the ban.
New Congressional Districts Shift Boundaries in Lakeland and Surrounding Areas
The new map puts the majority of Lakeland and Polk County within District 18, represented by Congressman Scott Franklin.
Lakeland Commissioners Compromise on Stormwater Rates
Beginning in January 2027, monthly fees will increase by $1.17 annually to help fund $69 million in overdue drainage and water-quality projects.
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