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Live results for the August 18, 2026 Primary Election for Polk County. Check for updates.
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Dixieland Elementary School Earns a B
School grades in Lakeland increased by an average of five percentage points in 2025-26 — but with an improvement of 24%, Dixieland jumped from a D to a B in a single year.
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.
Lakeland’s August 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Grievous Angel and a charming home on Cherokee Trail won the city’s beautification awards for August.
Community Rallies Around K9 Ace Shot in Line of Duty
A violent standoff with Polk County Sheriffs Office on Thursday, Aug. 6., left a suspect dead and K9 Ace fighting for his life.
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New South Lakeland Marketplace Gives Small Businesses a Home
The Makers Market & Farmacy, located at 4604 Cleveland Heights Blvd. brings more than 80 local vendors together under one roof.
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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