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After a Decade of Barriers, Lakeland’s Road Diet Moves Forward
Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.
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.
$2.9 Million in Federal Funds Expands Florida Poly’s Cybersecurity Lab
The multimillion dollar investment strengthens Polk’s cybersecurity and AI talent pipeline.
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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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Lakeland Horticulturalist Urges Patience with Plants Hit by Sub-freezing Temperatures
Native landscapes, like that of commercial beautification award winner Tiger Contracting, perform well in cold weather.
Lake Gibson Braves Wrestling Secures 11th State Title
The Lake Gibson Braves wrestling team came back from injuries to win its 11th state title in January, but the season isn’t over yet.
Plan Ahead: Polk Tax Collector Offices Closing for Several Days in February
A major software update will pause in-person service — and some online payments — in mid-February.
Duck Season Gunfire Caught Many Lakeland Neighbors Off Guard
City Commissioners promise better communication to educate residents, reduce fear and avoid 9-1-1 calls.
Inside Insight Polk: Challenges and Solutions Shaping Lives in Polk County
Community-informed reporting that connects data, resources and lived experience.
Annual Snowbird Extravaganza Canceled in 2026
For over two decades, the expo at the RP Funding Center provided thousands of visitors with free entertainment, information and giveaways.
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