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First phase of I-4 widening will begin soon east of U.S. 27
1 day ago · Drivers will start seeing heavy equipment and an increased number of crews along I-4 east of U.S. 27, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
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1 day ago · Lake Wales’ Alicia Vargas was the big performer from Polk County as the only girls weightlifter to win titles in her respective weight class in both Traditional and Olympic at last week’s ...
Mother of lost girl forges bond with Lakeland man who rescued son
Dec 8, 2024 · A.J. Slater and Logan Deines have become close friends since Nov. 7, when Slater rescued Deines' 3-year-old son, Walker, from a burning vehicle.
Developer proposes 2,245-home development on Bartow's …
1 day ago · The plans now include 2,245 homes with three amenity centers, tennis and pickleball courts, ballfields and dog parks. Plus land for emergency facilities.
Polk schools have removed more than 30 challenged books
Dec 3, 2024 · Polk County Public Schools' disclosure of more than 30 removed books follows a state report that listed six removed titles in the district.
Lakeland's downtown security staff handled 220 incidents since July
Jan 17, 2025 · The security ambassadors stepped into incidents as varied as disorderly conduct, trespassing, property damage, indecent exposure and sleeping in public.