Phoenix Racing, Florida Polytechnic University’s solar racing team, will compete in two back-to-back competitions this July. The team will return to the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2026 from July 21 to 23 at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn. Last year, they placed third in the race, outperforming big-name schools, like Virginia Tech, UC […]
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Lakeland Police Officer Resigns After Arrest For Falsifying Time Slips
Miguel Acevedo, 44, was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail on Tuesday, July 7, after an investigation determined he falsified time slips for off-duty detail assignments as a Lakeland Police officer.
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LPD To Conduct Active Shooter Training at FSC July 6-17
The Lakeland Police Department will conduct Active Shooter Response Training at Florida Southern College from July 6 through 17.
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Mystery Mailers Spark Questions About Lake Miriam Apartments
Editor’s note: This post was updated to include a statement from the city of Lakeland. A mailer claiming “Lake Miriam Apartments back for another round” was recently sent to some residents in the Lake Miriam neighborhood. The mailer refers to a project that the city denied in 2022. There is no Lake Miriam apartment project […]
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Cattle Drive Event Will Limit Circle B Access on Morning of July 1
Access to Circle B Bar Reserve via Discovery Drive and Windmill Whisper will be limited from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, for a special event.
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Avelo To Launch Nonstop Service from Lakeland to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
In mid-November 2026, Lakeland Linder International Airport and Avelo Airlines will launch nonstop service between Lakeland and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
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Fresh Monkee to Open Lakeland Location
Fresh Monkee, promising “Truly Healthy Shakes,” is opening soon in Lakeland at 5257 US Hwy 98 S. in Highland City Town Center.
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Emergency Utility Work on Lakeland Highlands To Take Up To 3 Weeks
A lane closure on the northbound side of Lakeland Highlands Road is causing heavier than usual traffic backups as crews repair a suspected leak in a massive concrete pipe buried more than 15 feet underground.
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Burn Ban Repealed for Polk County
The most recent burn ban which went into effect on May 5, 2026 has been suspended as of June 17.
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Watson Clinic to Host Hiring Event June 22
Watson Clinic will host a Clinical Hiring Event on Monday, June 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Watson Clinic Surgery Center South.
