Polk County residents approved a county school board referendum to raise additional money for Polk County Public Schools (PCPS). The measure passed with 60% of the vote.
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Posted inEnvironment
Homemade Cardboard Boats To Race on Lake Hollingsworth Saturday, Oct. 10
Teams will race homemade vessels around Lake Hollingsworth while highlighting the importance of protecting local waterways.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s October 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Lakeland’s October beautification awards recognize new residential landscaping on Beacon Road and HJH Leasing at 1901 S. Florida Avenue.
Posted inEvents
Coffee, Pumpkins, and a Haunted House Planned for North Lakeland Market on Sunday
Heritage Harvest Market has a full day of events planned at Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park on Sunday, Oct. 4., with activities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s September 2026 Beautification Award Winners
September’s winners include the Starbucks on the northside and a newly re-landscaped front and backyard near Lake Hollingsworth.
Posted inPolitics
August Primary Decides County Commission District 2 and Circuit Court Judges
Incumbent Rick Wilson will serve a third term on the Polk County Commission; Chris Spath and Andrea DeMichael will join the 10th Judicial Circuit Court.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s August 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Grievous Angel and a charming home on Cherokee Trail won the city’s beautification awards for August.
Posted inBriefs
Cattle Drive Event Will Limit Circle B Access on Morning of July 1
Access to Circle B Bar Reserve via Discovery Drive and Windmill Whisper will be limited from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, for a special event.
Posted inBriefs
Avelo To Launch Nonstop Service from Lakeland to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
In mid-November 2026, Lakeland Linder International Airport and Avelo Airlines will launch nonstop service between Lakeland and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Posted inBriefs
Fresh Monkee to Open Lakeland Location
Fresh Monkee, promising “Truly Healthy Shakes,” is opening soon in Lakeland at 5257 US Hwy 98 S. in Highland City Town Center.
