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Polk Teen Creates Online Hub to Help Students Find Volunteer Opportunities in Their Community
Diora Franqui-Marchand knows what it is like to be a student trying to figure out what local opportunities are available for teens. Now, she wants to make that process easier with her website, Astraea.
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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.
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.
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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.
By The Numbers: Lakeland’s $872 Million Budget Faces Final Vote Sept. 24
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes spending on personnel, water and wastewater projects, and new radios for Lakeland police and fire.
Polk County Women Mean Business Builds a Community Around Women Entrepreneurs
The new organization pairs traditional business networking with mentorship, mental health resources, professional clothing and a monthly market.
Community Leaders Come Together to Champion ‘Arts as Infrastructure’
Over 100 people attended “The Infrastructure of Well-Being,” hosted by the Polk Arts and Health Collaborative, to explore the impact of the arts on the overall health of the community.
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