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.
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Lakeland’s August 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Grievous Angel and a charming home on Cherokee Trail won the city’s beautification awards for August.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Emergency Utility Work on Lakeland Highlands To Take Up To 3 Weeks
A lane closure on the northbound side of Lakeland Highlands Road is causing heavier than usual traffic backups as crews repair a suspected leak in a massive concrete pipe buried more than 15 feet underground.
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LDDA Announces Tasty Tuesday ‘Summer Vacation’
The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has announced that “Tasty Tuesday is taking a little summer vacation” from June through August. The event will resume in September 2026.
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Grandfather Oak at Bonnet Springs Splits
At around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, the live oak known as the “Grandfather Oak” at Bonnet Springs Park developed a split down its main trunk causing a large portion of the iconic tree to fall.
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Lakeland Takes First Step Toward Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners asked the city attorney to draft a 12-month pause on large-scale facilities, with votes expected in July.
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Lisa Miller Reelected to Polk School Board
Incumbent Lisa Miller has been elected without opposition to serve a third term on the Polk County School Board representing District 7.
