Huber — the school’s assistant principal — is leading those efforts with the creation of Southwest Station, a food pantry and ...

Eliminated the Local Food Purchase Assistance program, which would have provided $500 million for food banks to buy fresh ...

We told you then that earlier in April, Avelo announced it had found a new way to aid its growth and protect its jobs: flying ...

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In Polk County, Hutek said that could translate to as many as 1,300 fewer children receiving a child care voucher this fall.

New Gala this year: For the first time, The Well is hosting a Minority Business Awards Gala, on June 7, starting at 6 p.m. at ...

Mootown Scoops, a locally-owned ice cream shop, officially opens today, after its soft opening May 4. Where: 719 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland — across from the Lakeland Public Library.

Just south of Lakeland, in Mulberry, a food hall has arisen. Where: Depot 303, at 303 NW Ist Ave. (in Mulberry), houses several food vendors and a bar that serves craft cocktails and beer. Who: Jon ...

It took 16 months longer and $40 million more than expected, but Lakeland Electric’s new “next generation” power facility is officially up and running.

The City Commission approved a $268,000 plan to treat Crystal Lake with a product that could help sunlight reach the bottom of the 12- to 15-foot-deep lake for the first time in a very long time.

Ernest Vane (E.V.) McClurg passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21st, 2025, at the age of 83. Born November 4, 1941, in ...

Charles “Charlie” Lewis Mott, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on April 29th, 2025 at the age of 80. Charlie was born in ...