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Polk School Tax Referendum Could Generate $80 Million Annually, Fund Employee Raises

LAKELAND, FL — Polk County voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1.0-mill property tax increase that supporters…

Rainbow Roots Festival to Bring Arts, History and Entertainment to Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — The Rainbow Roots Festival is returning to Lakeland for its second year on Sunday, Oct. 4, bringing…

18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in High-Speed Crash on Highway 98

LAKELAND, FL — A motorcyclist riding a 2026 Kawasaki was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection…

Two Polk County Fire Rescue Members Hospitalized After Ambulance Crash in Poinciana

POINCIANA, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue members were among four people transported to local hospitals Saturday following a three-vehicle…

Young Artists Celebrated at Leachate Wall Artwork Unveiling

Bartow, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2026) – What happens to the liquid produced as waste breaks down in a landfill? Polk…

Lakeland Approves Fines Up to $500 for Watering Violations

LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland residents and businesses violating Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions could face fines ranging from $50 to…