Melony Bell Unseats Polk Elections Supervisor Lori Edwards
Melonyย Bell Unseats Polk Elections Supervisorย Lori Edwards
Republicans sweep local races; new office holders are Becky Troutman at County Commission and Jennifer Kincart Jonsson in the Florida House.
Polk County races
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Lakeland Recognizes Beautification Award Winners forย April 2026
The city recognized the exceptionally well-maintained yard of Yvonne McShay and the planting of natives and trees at the Wabash Self Storage in this month’s Beautification awards.
See It Before It Leaves: Imaginations: The Adventures of ‘boxboy Jr.’ and the Art of Alex Lanier
Take a whimsical journey through the imagination of boxboy Jr. at The AGB before the exhibit closes on Sunday, April 19.
Changes Coming to Three Lakeland Grocery Stores
Winn-Dixie to become ALDI, and two Harveys Supermarkets locations will be converted to Winn-Dixie stores.
SEU to Host Community Night Focused on Screen Time and Children
โThrough the Looking Glass: Falling Down the Digital Rabbit Holeโ on Tuesday, April 7, will equip attendees with information and strategies to promote safe and healthy digital habits.
For 1 in 5 Students, Reading is a Barrier โ Roberts Academy Is Working to Change That
Florida Southern Collegeโs Roberts Academy marks 15 years of helping students with dyslexia close literacy gaps โ and reshape their futures.
Traffic Delays Expected on I-4 and U.S. 98 This Week
Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, FDOT urges drivers to use caution, be aware of surroundings in construction zones, and plan for additional travel time.
‘No Kings’ Rally Draws More Than 4,000
The peaceful protest on Saturday, March 28, included speakers and a march on to Lemon Street and back to the park.
Fewer Doctors, Fewer Options: Where Can Women Turn for Health Care in Polk County?
With fewer OB-GYNs, high uninsured rates, and the closing of Lakelandโs Planned Parenthood, local providers and safety-net programs are trying to meet the rising demand for affordable care.
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