On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Florida Polytechnic University men’s soccer team will take the field at 7 p.m. for the first official game in Florida Poly Athletics history.
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Watson Clinic to Host Hiring Event Thursday, Aug. 20
Watson Clinic is hosting a Clinical Hiring Event on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Watson Clinic Surgery Center South, 4050 Lakeland Highlands Road.
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LPD Seeks Information: Have You Seen Taishaly Soto Quinones?
The Lakeland Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Taishaly Soto Quinones, 28, last see in May 2026.
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See It Before It Leaves: ‘The Last Picture Show’ at The AGB Closes This Weekend
Catch “The Last Picture Show: A Retrospective of Recent Ledger Staff Photographers” at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art before it closes on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Publix, Lakeland’s Largest Employer, Reports Slowing Sales Growth
Publix, the popular grocery chain headquartered in Lakeland, announced its fourth consecutive quarter of slower sales growth.
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New Eagle to Phoenix Program Allows Transfer from Polk State to Florida Poly
A new program allows Polk State students to complete an A.A. degree and prerequisites before transferring into designated bachelor’s degree programs at Florida Poly.
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Lakeland’s School-Zone Cameras To Begin Issuing Citations Aug. 11
As Polk County students return to the classroom on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Lakeland’s 14 school-zone cameras will again begin actively monitoring traffic near eight school entrances,
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Commissioner Chad McLeod Will Not Seek Reelection
Commissioner Chad McLeod announced at the City Commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, that he will not seek reelection in November 2027.
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Lakeland NAACP Hosts National Night Out and Back-to-School Giveaway
The Lakeland Branch NAACP will host its annual National Night Out and Back-to-School Giveaway on Tuesday, Aug. 4, bringing together local law enforcement, community organizations and families. The free event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave.
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Back-to-School Tax Free Holiday Begins in Florida
Now through Aug. 20, Lakeland shoppers can save on school supplies, clothing, and electronic devices during Florida’s annual Back-to-school Sales Tax Holiday.
