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State Elevates Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center to Level I Trauma Center
Lakeland Regional becomes the 12th Level I center designated by the Department of Health. The hospital, which cares for more than 4,400 patients annually, has been a provisional Level I facility since May 2025.
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A Lakeland Church Sold for $1.4 Million and Will Become a Center for Teen Mothers
Faith-based nonprofit Hope House Florida is set to move into the former Faith Lutheran Church building in the Lake Hollingsworth neighborhood.
Kris Hallstrand Moves from Lakeland Linder to Aerospace Center for Excellence
As ACE and Sun ‘n Fun campus enter a period of growth, Hallstrand will oversee day-to-day operations, development, and construction.
RecRoom Brings Duckpin Bowling to Downtown Lakeland
With a smaller ball, shorter lanes, and squat pins, this compact version of the game is accessible for all ages.
Lakeland Takes First Step Toward Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners asked the city attorney to draft a 12-month pause on large-scale facilities, with votes expected in July.
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Ballot Set for August Election
Qualifying for upcoming Polk County elections ended at noon on Friday, June 12.
Polk Pride Launches 11th Annual Lakeland Celebration
Beginning Saturday, June 13, Polk County kicks off a week of events, highlighting the community’s resilience.
Lakeland Commissioners To Consider 12-Month Pause on Data Centers
At least two commissioners want time to develop rules for a fast-growing industry that is not addressed in Lakeland’s land use code.
Grace City Church Set to Open New Worship Campus
The local evangelical megachurch that’s grown to more than 3,000 attendees is moving to a new worship campus on a 50-acre site in south Lakeland.
Where to Find Free Summer Meals for Polk County Youth
About 1 in 5 children in Polk County live in a household that cannot access enough food — these organizations are trying to bridge the gap.
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