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Lakeland Symphony Orchestra Announces 61st Season
With performances at Branscomb Auditorium and the AGB, the 2026-2027 LSO season will honor traditions and engage Polk County youth.
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Politics in the Park Returns to Connect Voters to Candidates
Voters will have an opportunity to hear from candidates running for local, state and federal offices when Politics in the Park returns on Aug. 12 at the Skylight Hanger at Sun ‘n Fun. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. following a private reception for candidates and event sponsors.
A Lifeline for the Middle: Polk HealthCare Plan Opens Doors to Thousands More
Polk County Expands HealthCare Plan eligibility to 300% of federal poverty level.
Lakeland Approves One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers
The 4-3 vote pauses new applications while the city develops rules for data centers and other exceptionally large utility customers.
New Statewide Collaborative Aims to Close Florida’s Local Election Information Gap
The Florida Election Reporting Partnership will cover every school board election in the state in the August 18 primary.
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Lost Lizard, Found Community: How A Lost Pet Made It Home in South Lakeland
A combination of technology and community support reunited Britni Fultz with her beloved monitor lizard, Slug.
LPD Arrests Three in 2020 Murder of Maebelle Cooper, Seeks Final Suspect
Nearly six years after Maebelle Cooper was shot and killed in her Lakeland front yard, police have charged three men in her death and are searching for a fourth suspect they say remains at large.
Former Ovation in South Lakeland becomes Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
Owners Joel and Fernando Rodriguez transformed the restaurant into a tribute to their mother’s Mexican recipes and family heritage.
Lakeland Regional Hospital’s Discover Program Gives Students In-Depth Healthcare Experience
As Florida faces a growing shortage of healthcare professionals, the Discover Program at Lakeland Regional Health strives to inspire the next generation of providers.
Lakeland Housing Authority Moves to Transition Public Housing to Section 8 Program
LHA is proposing to change its 257 public housing apartments into a different federal program.
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