PCPS said the additional revenue is necessary to address employee pay and staffing shortages while funding school safety and other programs.

Lakeland's October beautification awards recognize new residential landscaping on Beacon Road and HJH Leasing at 1901 S. Florida Avenue.

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.

The vice president joined Byron Donalds and other Republican candidates in Lakeland as the gubernatorial race draws national attention.

Ride Out of the Darkness, a community motorcycle ride and fundraising event focused on suicide prevention and bringing awareness to mental health resources, returns to Lakeland this Saturday, Oct. 3.

Former Haines City Mayor Omar Arroyo faces a write-in candidate, Elisha Gresham in the November election for Polk County Commission District 4 ...

The 2026 United Grid League Championship comes to Lakeland Oct. 3-4 with extreme competition, family fun, cornhole, face ...

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For the first time in more than 20 years, the tribute returns to Polk County along with entertainment, vendors, and fun to ...

Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. Brenda grew up in Cornersville, Tennessee, the daughter of J ...

Healthcare providers say late September and October are the ideal months to get vaccinated before flu season hits.