Auburndale is poised to approve the industrial park on Dec. 18, eliminating a prime parcel envisioned as a residential and retail center
Tag: 2023 review
Posted inConsumer
Local Officials Call Property-Tax-Based Home Improvement Financing ‘Predatory’
Polk County joins Palm Beach County in lawsuit against the state program known as PACE.
Posted inCrime / Justice
After 37 Years, PCSO Solves Cold Case of Murdered Lakeland Nurse With DNA
The DNA trail began with the 1949 out-of-wedlock birth of the murderer’s third cousin.
Posted inHealth, Recreation
Boxing Class Helps Parkinson’s Patients ‘Stay Strong and Fight Back’
The PunchWorX program at the Kelly Recreation Center uses intense exercise to slow the progression of the degenerative disorder.
Posted inTransportation
Roundabout Approved For Five-Points Intersection Near Bonnet Springs Park
City officials want public input on how to handle pedestrian, bicycle traffic through the railroad underpass.
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety, Transportation
Neighbors Seek Safety Improvements Following Second Car-in-House Accident
County officials say they have improved signage on North Crystal Lake Drive and are open to further suggestions.
Posted inHealth
LRH Going to Barber Shops to Educate Men About Health Risks
The ShopTalk program, focusing on men of color, offers health screenings and information about preventive care.
Posted inSchools
2023-24 School Year Brings Many State-Mandated Changes for Students, Teachers and Parents
Legislature, governor and Florida Department of Education order changes to everything from teacher authority, history standards, and what bathrooms students can use.
Posted inConsumer, Housing
Lakeland Homeowners’ Insurance Woes Mount As Another Carrier Pulls Out of Florida
Local homeowners are struggling to find and pay for coverage. Many are turning to Citizens; 1 in 8 are risking going uninsured.
Posted inTransportation
Despite Recent Rain Damage, City Says Brick Roads Have More Pros Than Cons
At the request of residents, the bricks on East Belvedere Street were uncovered last month after four decades hidden under asphalt.