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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.
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470 Crashes in 5 Years: FDOT Proposes Memorial Blvd. Redesign
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing major changes to Lakeland’s high-injury Memorial Boulevard, including reducing a stretch from six lanes to four to improve pedestrian and driver safety.
Florida Southern’s Miller Planetarium Reopens to the Public
Florida Southern’s restored planetarium combines Frank Lloyd Wright’s original design with the latest technology and new programming for students and the public.
Lakeland approves $872 million annual budget
The budget keeps the property-tax rate unchanged but raises health care costs for some city retirees.
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments in South Lakeland
The community’s developers offer “attainable luxury,” aiming to fill a gap in housing for middle-income earners.
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Lakeland Paying $125k to Settle a Police Negligence Lawsuit
The federal civil rights suit, filed by a woman bitten by a police K-9, accuses officers of false arrest, excessive force, and negligence.
City Hall Scoop 9/21: Eye On Lakeland’s Red-Light Cameras
City commissioners met for four and a half hours on Sept. 21. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.
For 15 Years New Beginnings High School Has Offered an Alternative Path to a Degree
Since opening in 2011 to help non-traditional students earn a high school diploma, New Beginnings High School has expanded across Polk county and helped thousands of students graduate.
Lakeland’s September 2026 Beautification Award Winners
September’s winners include the Starbucks on the northside and a newly re-landscaped front and backyard near Lake Hollingsworth.
Florida Poly Takes the Field with Expanded Sports Programs
Florida Poly spent its first decade building an identity around STEM. Now, as the university enters its next stage of growth, it’s adding intercollegiate athletics.
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