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Lakeland data center proposal hits major roadblock after developer cancels review meeting

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Lakeland data center proposal hits major roadblock after developer cancels review meeting

admin June 3, 2026 0

A proposed data center in Lakeland is facing significant new hurdles after the applicant withdrew from a...

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Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed ‘Project Swan’ data center

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Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed ‘Project Swan’ data center

admin June 2, 2026 0

A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.

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“Lakeland’s hidden gem: Raw oysters in a bowling alley

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• Polk County

“Lakeland’s hidden gem: Raw oysters in a bowling alley

admin May 31, 2026 0

A Lakeland sports bar tucked inside a local bowling alley flips the script on the idea that...

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Lakeland Hurricane Expo helps residents prepare before storm season begins

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Lakeland Hurricane Expo helps residents prepare before storm season begins

admin May 31, 2026 0

Ready or not, hurricane season is nearly here. 

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Human bones found in wooded area spurs death investigation: PCSO

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Human bones found in wooded area spurs death investigation: PCSO

admin May 29, 2026 0

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office started a death investigation after human bones were found...

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Lakeland approves 800-home development on former Wedgewood golf course, residents raise traffic concerns

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Lakeland approves 800-home development on former Wedgewood golf course, residents raise traffic concerns

admin May 20, 2026 0

A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.

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Lakeland Navy veteran honors fallen cousin on all-female ‘Flight of Honor’ to Washington, D.C.

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• Military May
• Veterans
• Washington, D.C.

Lakeland Navy veteran honors fallen cousin on all-female ‘Flight of Honor’ to Washington, D.C.

admin May 19, 2026 0

The 88-year-old retired Navy control tower operator joined dozens of female veterans aboard an Allegiant Air Flight of...

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Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents

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Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents

admin May 15, 2026 0

Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much...

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1 killed in Lakeland crash: LPD

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1 killed in Lakeland crash: LPD

admin May 14, 2026 0

One person was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

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FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland’s Lake Hollingsworth

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FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland’s Lake Hollingsworth

admin May 14, 2026 0

It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local...

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