Lakeland Housing Authority (LHA) will convert its 257 public housing apartments to Project-based Section 8 housing, if approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Under ...

Commissioners voted unanimously to change the zoning of 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive from Limited Development to Single-Family, RA-1, one step in the process toward building 24 new homes on the ...

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Katherine “Kathy” Ann Ellis, who entered eternal rest on July 9, 2026, at the age of 71. After making Lakeland, Florida, her home for more than 18 years, ...

Beginning Oct. 1, Lakeland Electric base rates will increase gradually over the course of four years. The average residential ...

Two local coffee shops were blindsided when the James Fishback campaign promoted events they did not agree to.

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science (2003), Juris Doctor (2005), Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Project Management (2013). I am a Polk County native and have spent over 20 ...

Identical twin brothers Mike and Maurkice Pouncey decided to return to their competitive youth football roots this year with the Pouncey Classic, inviting teams from the Polk County area to showcase ...

Polk County Burger Week runs Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 26. Over 65 restaurants will offer burger-week-only specials, with menu items ranging from classic cheeseburgers to inventive gourmet ...

On Saturday, July 18, the Pouncey Foundation and New Beginnings High School will host the inaugural Pouncey Classic from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Stadium, home of the Lakeland Dreadnaughts ...

On Saturday, July 18, the Pouncey Foundation and New Beginnings High School will host the inaugural Pouncey Classic from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Stadium, home of the Lakeland Dreadnaughts ...