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Tag: Polk County
Posted inActivism
At Lakeland Forum, Panelists Say Fear Is Increasing in Immigrant Communities
More than 50 people gathered to discuss challenges faced by immigrants in Polk County
Posted inInsight Polk
Polk County’s Food Relief Gears Up as SNAP Benefits Lapse
Up to 85,000 Polk County residents could lose access to grocery assistance.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Stolen Lakeland Swans Found Safe, Thieves Still at Large
The mated pair of black swans and their eggs, found in South Florida, are home now.
Posted inConsumer
Polk Wants to Know Who Has Inadequate Internet Access
The county will apply for a grant to get more people connected. First, they need people to tell them if they are ‘underserved.’
Posted inHealth
Polk County Health Care Experts Offer Tips and Insights at Community Forum
The forum, hosted by LkldNow and Lakeland Vision, focused on pain points and hopeful news regarding local access to health care.
Posted inTransportation
Eastbound Pipkin Road to Reopen Between Harden Boulevard and South Florida Avenue on Thursday
More than two years after it was closed, the nearly mile-long stretch is scheduled to reopen at 3 p.m.
Posted inTransportation
Road Improvements Not Fast Enough as Another Pedestrian is Killed on West Pipkin Road
Supply-chain issues have delayed a road widening project and held up installation of an urgently needed traffic light.