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Moffitt Announces Plans to Build an Outpatient Cancer Center in Lakeland
When open in 2029, the facility will offer cancer screenings, diagnostic imaging, blood draw and clinical labs, infusion services, medical oncology clinics, radiation therapy, and clinical trials.
A Key Wildlife Crossing Across I-4 Gets a Reprieve, For Now
But the property owner can appeal the decision and reapply in the future.
Lakeland Stayed Bronze for Bikeability. Here’s What Riders Say Needs to Change.
Lakeland is expanding trails, but reaching Silver will require safer routes for everyday riders.
After Years of Barriers, Lakeland’s Road Diet Moves Forward
Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.
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Flight to Honor Polk Mission 11 Accepting Applications
Veterans and community members are invited to apply to join the one-day visit to the nation’s war memorials on May 5, 2026.
Museum’s Nationwide Search Ends at Home: Daryl Ward Named Director of The AGB
After eight months as interim leader, the Polk County native will permanently head the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art.
Jason Thomas Aylward Appointed Interim Lead of the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra
Aylward will serve as interim music director following Mark Thielen, who departed in 2025 after more than 40 seasons with the organization.
Brace for Higher Electric Bills After Lakeland’s Deep Freeze
Record-setting cold drove up electricity use across the city. Here’s why bills may be higher — and what help is available.
Lakeland’s Lake Gibson High School Boasts Three Alumni in Super Bowl LX
Three former Braves — a linebacker, assistant coach, and NFL official — will take the field this Sunday.
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$2.9 Million in Federal Funds Expands Florida Poly’s Cybersecurity Lab
The multimillion dollar investment strengthens Polk’s cybersecurity and AI talent pipeline.
Polk State College Appoints Anne Kerr as Interim President
Kerr shared with the board of trustees that her appointment has a “hard stop.”
Dry Stretch Prompts Once-a-Week Watering Limits in Polk County Starting Feb. 8
Months of dry weather pushed the Southwest Florida Water Management District to tighten watering rules.
Lakeland Electric Launches Rate Study to See if Power Bills Add Up
Results of the six-month study are expected this summer. Any approved changes would appear on electric bills starting Oct. 1.
Cob & Pen Extends Hours to Offer Weekday Lunch
Good Thyme’s chicken sandwich, Greek and Cob salads, dip trio, and other favorites are now at Cob & Pen.
Lakeland Electric Invests $3.5 Million to Keep ‘Workhorse’ Unit 5 Running
City approves upgrades to McIntosh Unit 5 and embarks on long-term resource planning.
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