To meet the community’s growing needs, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) is seeking additional volunteers for its Hot Meals and Supplemental Grocery program.
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Major Party Gubernatorial Candidates Visit Polk on Election Eve
As the 2026 midterm election comes to a close, both major party candidates for governor are making stops in Polk County on Monday, Nov. 2.
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Día de los Muertos Market Returns to Lakeland Nov. 1
The second annual Día de los Muertos Market will be held at Haus 820 on Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon to 5 p.m.
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35th Annual Red Ribbon Run Coming Saturday, Oct. 31
The 35 annual Red Ribbon Run, promoting healthy, substance-free living, returns to Lake Mirror this Saturday, Oct. 31.
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LPD Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24, the Lakeland Police Department will host a drive-through drop-off for unwanted, unneeded, or expired medication.
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Polk Disables Public Comments on County-Run Social Media Accounts
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Polk County commissioners reached a unanimous vote to disable comments on all 21 county-run social media accounts, a decision that county officials say will curb misinformation and cut down on vulgarity.
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FL Poly Police Launch Aircraft Designed for Rescue Ops and Student Learning
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Florida Polytechnic University Police Department unveiled what it described as the first police aircraft of its kind in the country.
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Polk Voters Can Get Free Rides to the Polls
Registered voters can get free rides to the polls during the 2026 midterm election through a partnership between Citrus Connection and the Polk County Supervisor of Elections.
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Lakeland Movie Theaters Offer Up Halloween Frights on the Big Screen
Halloween is around the corner, and Lakeland movie theaters have plenty of film frights for horror fans.
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Lake Mirror Classic Brings Classic Cars to Downtown Lakeland This Weekend
The 27th annual Lake Mirror Classic will bring hundreds of classic, exotic, and specialty vehicles to downtown Lakeland Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.
