Arcade Aviation plans to build a nearly $100 million maintenance and repair facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
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Transit: Why Are Our Bus Stops Bare?
Shelter, shade — and the policy that prevents them.
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Healing: Lakeland’s Shift on Mental Health
Lakelanders and local mental health providers are stepping up, but obstacles remain.
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Healing: For Many Lakelanders, The Road to Mental Health Is a Slog
But there’s hope, with some local and nonprofit mental health providers.
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Lakeland Seniors Are Still Waiting for a Center
The city has pledged some help for a senior center but it hasn’t been enough.
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Dignified Help, No Hoops, at School Pantry
Educators at Southwest Middle School create a food pantry and clothes closet for students in need.
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Local Food Banks Try to Meet Surging Need
Rising prices are driving more people to Polk County food pantries.
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Life Expectancy Is Shorter in Polk County
Death rates from cancer, heart disease and diabetes are higher than the state average.
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There Aren’t Enough Doctors in Polk County
Polk County has half as many doctors and dentists per 100,000 residents as the state average, data shows.