2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (302+ words) The city is on a search for the next general manager of Lakeland Electric. Mike Beckham will retire from his position as general manager of the municipal-owned utility effective July 31. It's a little over four years since Beckham stepped up…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (14+ words) Lakeland Ledger King's Church plans larger Lakeland move...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (463+ words) As Lakeland officials consider implementing a moratorium on data centers, the developer behind the proposed "Project Swan" has stepped forward offering more details. Ryan Companies U.S. Inc. submitted a concept plan for a data center on approximately 60 acres at 923 Wilkinson Road,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (760+ words) Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, who started work July 6 as president of Polk State College, will be paid significantly more than his predecessor. Kamoutsas will receive an annual salary of $375,000 under a five-year contract approved by Polk State’s District Board of Trustees,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (924+ words) Lakeland officials learned there's already a prohibition against constructing data centers in the city, as residents rallied for approval of a year-long moratorium to act as insurance. "This moratorium in front of you is a 'belts and suspenders' approach," Palmer…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (666+ words) Lakeland Ledger Lakeland United FC making moves to improve Polk County soccer Polk County soccer development just got even bigger thanks to some huge moves. Lakeland United FC announced the addition of two strategic investors to its ownership group: Breno…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (336+ words) Two elderly adults died in a house fire in northeast Winter Haven the morning of July 5, the Winter Haven Fire Department said. According to a news release, the Fire Department responded about 10:15 a.m. to a residential fire at 1911 5th St. NE. Polk…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (245+ words) Polk State College has been fortunate to benefit from the leadership of many exceptional presidents. Their tenures are marked by lasting accomplishments including new and renovated facilities, expanded workforce programs, increased opportunities for students and years of dedicated service to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (484+ words) Lakeland officials will hold a public hearing at their July 6 meeting on whether to ban any data centers or large industrial developments for a year. City Commissioner Guy LaLonde first proposed the concept of a 12-month moratorium on data centers…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (239+ words) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed John Webb to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. Webb is the owner and broker of Webb’s Realty in Davenport, DeSantis’ office said in a news release. Webb moved to Florida in…...