FEATURED
Polk Voters To Decide on Referendum To Add $65.6 Million in Annual School Funding
Polk County Public Schools said the additional revenue is necessary to address employee pay and staffing shortages while funding school safety and other programs.
Stay Connected in Lakeland
Once a week, on Thursday, we’ll send you the latest local news.
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
United Grid League Championship Brings Heart-Pounding Competition and Family Fun to RP Funding Center This Weekend
You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the excitement of this unique sport where teams of men and women complete extreme challenges in a race for $20,000.
Rainbow Roots Festival Brings AIDS Memorial Quilt to Lakeland on Oct. 4
For the first time in more than 20 years, the tribute returns to Polk County along with entertainment, vendors, and fun to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
What to Expect This Flu Season in Polk County
Healthcare providers say late September and October are the ideal months to get vaccinated before flu season hits.
Polk Teen Creates Online Hub to Help Students Find Volunteer Opportunities in Their Community
Diora Franqui-Marchand knows what it is like to be a student trying to figure out what local opportunities are available for teens. Now, she wants to make that process easier with her website, Astraea.
AROUND TOWN
Community supported local news.
More News
470 Crashes in 5 Years: FDOT Proposes Memorial Blvd. Redesign
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing major changes to Lakeland’s high-injury Memorial Boulevard, including reducing a stretch from six lanes to four to improve pedestrian and driver safety.
Florida Southern’s Miller Planetarium Reopens to the Public
Florida Southern’s restored planetarium combines Frank Lloyd Wright’s original design with the latest technology and new programming for students and the public.
Lakeland approves $872 million annual budget
The budget keeps the property-tax rate unchanged but raises health care costs for some city retirees.
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments in South Lakeland
The community’s developers offer “attainable luxury,” aiming to fill a gap in housing for middle-income earners.
Lakeland Paying $125k to Settle a Police Negligence Lawsuit
The federal civil rights suit, filed by a woman bitten by a police K-9, accuses officers of false arrest, excessive force, and negligence.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Obituaries
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
