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Four Hours, Four Portraits: Florida Art Masters Live Portrait Competition Kicks Off Oct. 10 in Lakeland
Sixteen artists will compete in a bracket-style portrait showdown for a $5,000 commission, painting to honor local breast cancer survivors.
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CareerSource Polk CEO, Board Removed in Sweeping Reset
Polk County commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct. 6, to permanently remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck as CareerSource Polk’s president and CEO, complicating Lakeland commissioners’ debate over the Lakeland Housing Authority board.
City Hall Scoop 10/5: Police AI, Fewer Billboards, More Cameras
Lakeland commissioners spent roughly three hours Monday on business ranging from a $22 million police-technology contract to billboard removals and several key leadership changes.
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Polk Voters To Decide on Referendum To Add $65.6 Million in Annual School Funding
Polk County Public Schools said the additional revenue is necessary to address employee pay and staffing shortages while funding school safety and other programs.
Lakeland’s October 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Lakeland’s October beautification awards recognize new residential landscaping on Beacon Road and HJH Leasing at 1901 S. Florida Avenue.
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Coffee, Pumpkins, and a Haunted House Planned for North Lakeland Market on Sunday
Heritage Harvest Market has a full day of events planned at Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park on Sunday, Oct. 4., with activities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vance, Donalds Rally GOP Base Amid Narrowing Florida Midterm
The vice president joined Byron Donalds and other Republican candidates in Lakeland as the gubernatorial race draws national attention.
United Grid League Championship Brings Heart-Pounding Competition and Family Fun to RP Funding Center This Weekend
You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the excitement of this unique sport where teams of men and women complete extreme challenges in a race for $20,000.
Rainbow Roots Festival Brings AIDS Memorial Quilt to Lakeland on Oct. 4
For the first time in more than 20 years, the tribute returns to Polk County along with entertainment, vendors, and fun to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
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