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Jack in the Box eyeing Lakeland location
Jack in the Box the west coast burger chain is eyeing Lakeland as a franchise location. → Read More
U.S. Agriculture Secretary visits Polk County to discuss Hurricane Ian assistance
U.S. Agriculture Secretary visits Polk County to discuss Hurricane Ian assistance with ranchers → Read More
Jeremiah's Italian Ice to enter Lakeland's booming frozen treats business
Jeremiah's Italian Ice, known for unique Italian ice flavors and gelati, is coming to Lakeland. → Read More
Publix sales and stock price increases
Publix’s sales last year rose to $54.5 billion compared to $48 billion in 2021, and its stock price nudged upward to $14.55 per share, a company press release said on Wednesday. The latest figures represent a 13.6% increase in sales compared to 2021. Comparable store sales also increased by 9.9%. for the fiscal year, which ended Dec. 31, “due to the impact of inflation on product costs,” the… → Read More
'They want to erase history': Challenges abound as Polk schools interpret book rules
"Stop woke" and "don't say gay" laws in Florida impacting Polk Schools → Read More
Planet Smoothie to open soon at Lakeside Village
Planet Smoothie expects to open in Lakeland this March offering 35-plus drinks and healthy "blasts." → Read More
Marco's Pizza opens Monday in Haines City
The Marco’s Pizza chain opened its first Haines City location on Monday at 641 US Highway 17-92 North. Restaurant coming:Fresh Kitchen restaurant opening soon in South Lakeland “Marco’s Pizza is a household name in the pizza industry and we’re so happy to continue expanding to Haines City,” said Kal Gullapalli, the franchise owner of the new Marco's. “We look forward to being community partners… → Read More
Municipal elections are set for April in 4 cities in Polk County
Polk County releases qualified candidates for municipal election → Read More
Tryp air charter adds 2nd Lakeland-based aircraft as its expansion continues
Tryp private charter airline adds second Lakeland-based aircraft as expansion continues → Read More
Polk County school district holds vote to name new school
School District asks pubic for help naming new elementary school → Read More
Polk School Board agrees to buy books for new libraries as conservative groups protest
Polk approves purchase of 37,000 books for new school libraries, as conservative groups asked for delay to review → Read More
Polk County's December unemployment rate comes in lower than a year ago
The unemployment rate for Polk County was lower at 2.7% in December compared to a year ago. → Read More
Mother and two kids critical after being hit by an SUV in North Lakeland
Police say they darted across Socrum Loop Road on foot near a string of gas stations, hotels and restaurants. → Read More
Mother and two kids critical after being hit by an SUV in North Lakeland
Police say they darted across Socrum Loop Road on foot near a string of gas stations, hotels and restaurants. → Read More
Victims identified in crash near Davenport that killed two people
Victims identified in crash near Davenport that killed two people, injured one. → Read More
Feasts of Persia food truck introduces Middle Eastern meals to Lakeland
Feasts of Persia food truck tempts Lakeland foodies with Middle Eastern dishes. → Read More
Bartow expands Wind Meadows development district
Bartow Commission expands Wind Meadows development district by 114 acres. → Read More
Polk sheriff lands approval for new helicopter, retires an aging bird
Polk Sheriff lands approval for new helicopter as aging chopper is to be retired → Read More
Two Bartow commission seats up for election. Qualifying begins in February
The election, which will take place April 4, is for seats 4 and 5 on the commission. The qualifying period is Feb. 6-10. → Read More
Lakeland man charged with assaulting teacher in school classroom
Police say a man gained access to Sleepy Hilll Middle School and assaulted a substitute teacher. → Read More