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Long-Vacant Downtown Lakeland Landmark Gets New Owner, New Vision
The century-old Hartsell-Lohr Building could become a food hall, retail hub, and possibly a boutique hotel.
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Construction to Begin on Fire Station 8
The city will break ground on Fire Station 8 in northwest Lakeland on June 4, and construction is expected to be completed in 395 days.
Central Florida Health Care Expands with a Second Mulberry Location
The location at 1010 N. Church Ave. provides adult primary care, endocrinology, podiatry, optometry, rheumatology, behavioral health, and dermatology.
Lakeland’s Parker Street Ministries Expands Across the Road
A renovated building on North Massachusetts Avenue gives the nonprofit more room for community gatherings, after-school programs, and workforce training.
New Succession Plan Sparks Shuffle at LEDC, Catapult
Christin Strawbridge has been tapped to succeed longtime LEDC President Steve Scruggs, triggering change at Catapult as well.
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What Killed the Fish at Lake Hollingsworth? Here’s What Four Experts Told LkldNow.
The fish kill appears to have been a relatively small, natural event caused by several stresses hitting an especially sensitive species at once.
Lakeland Youth Council to Shift Focus to Eighth Graders
City commissioners say the changes will allow more students to participate, build on seventh grade civics class, and better fit teens’ schedules.
As Polk Ages, Families Struggle to Find Affordable Adult Day Care
More than 12,000 Polk County seniors are estimated to need help with daily activities, but families and providers say cost and logistics often put care out of reach.
Polk Students Celebrate 50 Years of Poetry
The 50th Annual Polk County Schools Poetry Contest Awards ceremony took place May 11 where students and teachers were presented with the 2026 Poetry Anthology.
LCS Mock Trial Team Secures National Championship
Lakeland Christian School’s Mock Trial team won first place at the National High School Mock Trial Championship held May 7-9, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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