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Lakeland Man Charged With Murder of Spouse
Police say Gavin Miranda, 27, shot his husband at the apartment complex near Lakeside Village.
Polk County Students Triumph in State Academic Competition
Team Polk won first place in the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge for the second year in a row.
Traffic Light Now Active at West Pipkin and Medulla Roads
The light is at the intersection where 15-year-old Jaxon Crabtree died three months ago.
Lakeland High School Cheerleaders Honored By City Commission
The squad won state and national titles in February.
Applications Open for Lakeland’s Free High School Police Academy Summer Camp
The weeklong camp gives high school students a taste of a career in law enforcement.
Airside Center Drive in South Lakeland to Close for 12 Days Starting Monday
The closure is part of the West Pipkin Road widening project.
Repairs will affect traffic turning from US 98S to 540A through Friday
The work involves an area water outage from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
Alzheimer’s Association ‘Brain Bus’ to Stop in Lakeland on March 10
The bus is one of two vehicles that travel the state providing free, one-stop dementia education and resources.
Roundabout? Bypass? Polk County Seeks Public Input on Future of Galloway and Swindell Roads
The roads need upgrades to improve safety and traffic flow, but the design has yet to be decided.
Lakeland’s Black History Festival Postponed to March 23 Due To Expected Bad Weather
The event will still be at Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.
Lakeland Commission Moves Juneteenth Discussion to April 1 Meeting
The change was so all seven commissioners could be present to decide whether June 19 should be a paid holiday for city employees.
Scholarship Opportunity Aims to ‘Lift Up’ Local Black Entrepreneurs
Applications are due by Feb. 12 for the full-tuition ‘Business Opportunity Scholarship’ to Florida Technical College, valued at $61,178.
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