LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland city leaders are taking steps toward a one-year pause on future hyperscale data centers. City officials agreed Friday to draft a moratorium ordinance following…
Read more Lakeland takes steps toward moratorium on hyperscale data centersLAKELAND, Fla. — Some people are concerned as Polk County’s only Planned Parenthood clinic plans to permanently close. The organization recently announced that its Lakeland location’s last day…
Read more Planned Parenthood Lakeland location to close, sparking concerns for someBARTOW, Fla. — Polk County leaders are urging the public to follow its countywide burn ban after experiencing a recent uptick in brush fires. The burn ban went into…
Read more Polk County urges public to follow burn ban amid brush fire uptickPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — New changes are coming to Polk County commission meetings. What You Need To Know Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to limit general public comment on…
Read more Polk County limits number of speakers for general public commentLAKELAND, Fla. — Florida Polytechnic University is taking competitive video gaming a step further. On Friday, the university celebrated the opening of its new Esports Arena. What You Need To…
Read more Florida Polytechnic celebrates opening of new Esports arenaFORT MEADE, Fla. — Polk County residents are working to block a potential data center from coming to Fort Meade. What You Need To Know Residents in Fort Meade…
Read more Fort Meade residents work to block potential data centerLAKELAND, Fla. — You may have seen it — the perfectly timed stomps, the chants and hand claps. What You Need To Know A Lakeland-based youth step team is…
Read more Lakeland youth step team helps preserve cultural traditionPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Utilities is one of the latest utilities working to preserve water across the Tampa Bay area. What You Need To Know Polk County…
Read more Polk County landscaper advises residents on new watering scheduleBARTOW, Fla. — A program in Polk County is continuing to drive diversity in public safety. The Proactive Diversity Recruitment and Training Program, which started in 2005, recently marked its…
Read more Polk County program opens doors to diversity in public safety careersLAKELAND, Fla. — As colder temperatures roll into the region this weekend, one organization is working to protect Polk County’s most vulnerable residents. What You Need To Know The…
Read more Local non-profit helps protect homeless population amid cold frontPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County leaders are easing alcohol restrictions across the area. For years, the county was known for having some of the strictest rules in the…
Read more Polk County eases strict alcohol restrictionsPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — More than a year after Hurricane Milton, work will soon begin to help prevent future flooding near the Lake Seward basin. Several inches of water…
Read more Lake Seward basin soon to receive permanent pipeline following MiltonAUBURNDALE, Fla. — For families of children on the autism spectrum, a trip to the playground can sometimes feel overwhelming. What You Need To Know Color Me Included Play…
Read more New Polk County play café welcomes children of all abilitiesLAKELAND, Fla. — One recovery home is looking to expand its services to help both its residents and the community. What You Need To Know Addicted to God…
Read more Lakeland recovery home looking to expand to serve more residentsLAKELAND, Fla. — Just over a week into her term, Lakeland’s new mayor is hitting the ground running. What You Need To Know Sara Roberts McCarley is Lakeland’s first…
Read more Lakeland’s new mayor Sara Roberts McCarley settles into first weekLAKELAND, Fla. — Two major hospitals are preparing to expand cancer treatment options as Polk County continues to see rapid growth. What You Need To Know Lakeland Regional Health’s…
Read more Lakeland Regional, Tampa General to bring more cancer care to Polk CountyLAKELAND, Fla. — Talbot House Ministries may soon need to find a new location for its proposed homeless shelter and social services campus. What You Need To Know Lakeland’s…
Read more Planning board blocks Talbot House plan to relocateBARTOW, Fla. — If you’ve already bought fireworks for New Year’s Eve festivities, you may want to hold off until next year. What You Need To Know Burn…
Read more Personal fireworks prohibited across Tampa Bay as burn bans remain in effectLAKELAND, Fla. — A Polk County father is honoring his son’s legacy after the 6-year-old suddenly died just days before Christmas. What You Need To Know Jarvis Washington,…
Read more Lakeland father honors 6-year-old son after sudden death at schoolLAKELAND, Fla. — The holiday season is usually a joyous time for many, but for people who also celebrate a birthday around this time, their big day can feel…
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