The reconstructed Publix store at Lake Miriam will offer burrito bowls and a pizza oven in the deli and smoothies and acai bowls.
Category: Consumer
Posted inBusiness
J. Crew Factory Coming to Lakeside Village
The mid-priced fashion retailer will open at Lakeside Village this summer.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
While the city voted to stop adding it, naturally occurring fluoride will remain in the city’s drinking water.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Charges Dropped for Lakeland Woman Accused of Threatening Insurance Worker
Briana Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield reached an agreement after the woman apologized.
Posted inFood & Dining
Japanese-Inspired Eatery Hakucho to Open Downtown This Spring
Owners eye April for opening of Hakucho, a modern, upscale and casual restaurant in downtown Lakeland.
Posted inInsight Polk
Squeezed: For Many, Lakeland Wages Aren’t Enough for Lakeland Rent
Many essential workers in Lakeland cannot find housing that would be 30% or less of their income.
Posted inInsight Polk
Squeezed: Fewer Than Half of Lakeland Renters Can Afford Their Housing
People are considered ‘cost-burdened’ if housing is more than 30% of their income. Many Lakelanders pay much more than that.
Posted inInsight Polk
Free Tax Prep Helps Polk County Residents Claim Often-Missed Benefits
United Way of Central Florida and AARP are offering free tax prep at sites around the county.
Posted inSchools
George Jenkins BBQ Team Releases New Line of Dry Rubs
George Jenkins barbecue team are competitors — and now, entrepreneurs
Posted inTransportation
Avelo Is Halting Flights Between Lakeland and Atlanta – For Now
The airline reports overall growth in Lakeland, but the Atlanta route didn’t attract enough passengers; service ends Jan. 5.