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Little Free Libraries Open at Lakeland and Winter Haven Bus Terminals
Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance debuts Little Free Libraries at the Lakeland and Winter Haven bus terminals, stocked in part with United Way books aimed at Polk County’s kindergarten readiness gap.
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Community Rallies Around K9 Ace Shot in Line of Duty
A violent standoff with Polk County Sheriffs Office on Thursday, Aug. 6., left a suspect dead and K9 Ace fighting for his life.
New South Lakeland Marketplace Gives Small Businesses a Home
The Makers Market & Farmacy, located at 4604 Cleveland Heights Blvd. brings more than 80 local vendors together under one roof.
Politics in the Park Returns to Connect Voters to Candidates
Voters will have an opportunity to hear from candidates running for local, state and federal offices when Politics in the Park returns on Aug. 12 at the Skylight Hanger at Sun ‘n Fun. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. following a private reception for candidates and event sponsors.
A Lifeline for the Middle: Polk HealthCare Plan Opens Doors to Thousands More
Polk County Expands HealthCare Plan eligibility to 300% of federal poverty level.
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Lakeland Approves One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers
The 4-3 vote pauses new applications while the city develops rules for data centers and other exceptionally large utility customers.
New Statewide Collaborative Aims to Close Florida’s Local Election Information Gap
The Florida Election Reporting Partnership will cover every school board election in the state in the August 18 primary.
Lost Lizard, Found Community: How A Lost Pet Made It Home in South Lakeland
A combination of technology and community support reunited Britni Fultz with her beloved monitor lizard, Slug.
LPD Arrests Three in 2020 Murder of Maebelle Cooper, Seeks Final Suspect
Nearly six years after Maebelle Cooper was shot and killed in her Lakeland front yard, police have charged three men in her death and are searching for a fourth suspect they say remains at large.
Former Ovation in South Lakeland becomes Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
Owners Joel and Fernando Rodriguez transformed the restaurant into a tribute to their mother’s Mexican recipes and family heritage.
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