People are considered ‘cost-burdened’ if housing is more than 30% of their income. Many Lakelanders pay much more than that.
Category: Consumer
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 inEducation
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.
Posted inBusiness
Nordstrom Rack Coming to Lakeside Village Next Fall
The off-price retailer will go into the 30,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lake Seward’s 30-Year Flooding Problem Went Unaddressed
Residents have complained since the south Lakeland basin flooded in 1994; Hurricane Milton inundated homes on Oakmont Lane last month.
Posted inConsumer
‘Insurance Village’ at RP Funding Center Will Help With Hurricane Claims
Company representatives will meet with property owners, who are asked to bring full documentation.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Consumer
Lakeland Electric Ends Rebates for Some Appliances, Lowers Rates for Others
It eliminated clothes washers, dishwashers and freezers to make the energy-saving incentive program more sustainable.
Posted inConsumer
Water, Wastewater Fees Will Rise $3.44 For ‘Typical’ Lakeland Homeowner
New monthly utility rates approved by the Lakeland City Commission go into effect Oct. 1; rates are adjusted annually.
Posted inConsumer
As Polk Curbside Recycling Ends, Officials Showcase ‘Green’ Initiatives
Residents can take items to the landfill for recycling; county officials are looking into other alternatives to curbside pickup.
