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Day: April 24, 2024
‘Very pungent’: Carillon Lakes residents hope discovery of wastewater line break means relief from disgusting odor
Russ Delaney recorded video on his cell phone as crew members bustled around and equipment hauled…
Letter to the Editor – Mosaic’s Toxic Mess
By Andy Mele, MSPeace Myakka Waterkeeper On Monday evening, March 25, a fire broke out at…
Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
By Caroline Bryant Features Editor The Southern It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk…
Polk County trash-collection fees are projected to increase by more than 63%
The trash collection and disposal fee for Polk County residents will jump 63.35% in the first…
BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On April 23, 2024, at 12:53 a.m. LPD patrol officers responded to the Sandpiper Mobil gas…
Flight to Honor – Veterans of Mission 9 will receive patriotic quilts
Roughly 15 women sitting near sewing machines at the Fabric Warehouse in Lakeland loudly exclaim, “Yes…
Emergency Water Main Repairs Closing Park Byrd Road for Up to Two Days
Emergency repairs to a failing 12-inch water main will close Park Byrd Road just north of…
This couple got engaged at Sun ‘n Fun 24
This couple got engaged right on the warbird ramp at #SNF24 and were then invited into…
The New Lakeland VA clinic is 5 times the size of the old one
Lakeland’s veteran’s clinic will begin moving into its new building off Lakeland Highlands Road next month. The…
Lake Alfred commissioner resigns after being charged with having child porn
Lake Alfred commissioner Charles Oswald Lake has voluntarily resigned from office after being arrested on charges…
Project SEARCH Program at Lakeland Regional Health Graduates Eighth Class of Job-Ready Students with Disabilities
This year’s Project SEARCH class will be graduating at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024,…
Choral Pops Concert on Thursday May 2
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Choral Pops Concert on Thursday, May…