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Kris Hallstrand Moves from Lakeland Linder to Aerospace Center for Excellence
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (1085+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Kris Hallstrand's last day as Airport Director at Lakeland Linder International Airport was Saturday, June 13 " exactly two years to the day after she led the charge when the airport began airline service." Hallstrand says…...
Lakeland Takes First Step Toward Data Center Moratorium
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (520+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Lakeland's effort to hit the pause button on large-scale data centers took another step Friday, June 12. At their agenda study session, commissioners directed City Attorney Palmer Davis to draft a 12-month moratorium ordinance, setting…...
Lisa Miller Reelected to Polk School Board
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (341+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Incumbent Lisa Miller has been elected without opposition to serve a third term on the Polk County School Board representing District 7." The Polk County native said she is "honored to go back to work....
Polk Pride Launches 11th Annual Lakeland Celebration
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Lakeland Breaks Ground on Fire Station 8
1+ week, 5+ day ago (820+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. In about a year, Fire Station 8 will become a reality, made possible by a collaborative effort between residents, the City of Lakeland, design and construction teams, and state and federal representatives. Many of those…...
Lakeland's 3-3 Vote Sinks Last-Minute Funding Proposal for Monument
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LPD Proposes $1. 2 Million Dollar Annual Increase For Additional AI Tools
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (1705+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. This fall, the City Commission will consider a proposal by the Lakeland Police Department (LPD) to expand the city's contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. , the company that provides Lakeland's body cameras, in-car cameras, and…...
Broad Coalition Rallies Against Lakeland Data Center Proposal
2+ week, 1+ day ago (935+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Get our briefing " Once a week, local news focused on decisions that affect Lakeland. More than 50 residents attended the June 1 City Commission meeting to oppose the project, despite weekend social media posts and a…...
Lakeland's June 2026 Beautification Award Winners
2+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Get our briefing " Once a week, local news focused on decisions that affect Lakeland. Debra Funkhouse and John Mc Cutheon's home on Penny Lane was recognized for their beautiful yard by the Lakeland Beautification…...
Long-Vacant Downtown Lakeland Landmark Gets New Owner, New Vision
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1035+ words) Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Get our briefing " Once a week, local news focused on decisions that affect Lakeland. One of downtown Lakeland's most stubborn eyesores could soon make a big comeback. In April, investor Alejandro Millan purchased the…...