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Auburndale residents concerned about proposed data center

AUBURNDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — Many Polk County residents are voicing their concerns about the site of a large-scale data center. A packed house Tuesday night. A few hundred Auburndale residents were worried for the future of their city. “The traffic, the water, the electric cost. What’s going to cost?...

Auburndale, FL · 2d
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The Citrus Tea News

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Lake Wales Annexation Of 193 Acres On State Road 60 Clears 4-1 With No Development Plan

The Lake Wales annexation of 193.52 acres on State Road 60 passed 4-1 on Nov. 3, assigning industrial zoning for up to 1,004,400 square feet with no development plan or traffic study. The post Lake Wales Annexation Of 193 Acres On State Road 60 Clears 4-1 With No Development Plan first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Lake Wales, FL · 3d

Lakeland Gazette

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Country-Rock Pioneer and Polk County Native Jon Corneal Dead at 80

Jon Corneal, the pioneering drummer and Polk County native widely regarded as a foundational architect of the country-rock sound, has passed away at 80. Born and raised in Auburndale, Florida, Corneal played an indispensable role in fusing traditional country rhythms with the driving energy of rock and roll. Key Contributions...

Polk County, FL · 2d
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Mountain Lake Reopens Historic Golf Course After Extensive Multi-Million Dollar Restoration

(LAKE WALES, Fla.) — Mountain Lake, the prestigious gated community nestled in Central Florida’s lake district, has officially reopened its historic golf course following an extensive, multi-million-dollar restoration project led by renowned course architect Tyler Rae. The ambitious project, which commenced on April 20, centered on three primary...

Lake Wales, FL · 3d
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New mural festival brings global artists to downtown Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. — If you’ve visited downtown Lakeland recently, you’ve probably seen some neat artwork on the sides of buildings. It’s all part of the Color Wave Walls International Mural Festival, drawing artists from around the world. The festival features 11 artists, including Polk County artist...

Lakeland, FL · 14h

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Skydivers aim to break vertical diving stack world record above Florida’s Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WSVN) — More than two dozen skydivers from around the world are hoping to make history in Central Florida. The 26 skydivers plan to jump out of planes over Lake Wales and move close enough to connect, one on top of the other. The goal is...

Lake Wales, FL · 1d

Edmond Thorne

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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

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LkldNow

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Polk County Sees Increased Voter Turnout, Signs of a Shifting Political Landscape

Lakeland voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, under cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms, but the less-than-ideal weather conditions did little to dampen voter turnout. Voter participation in Polk County increased by 12.8% overall, with ballots rising from 230,726 in the 2022 midterm election to 260,235 in the 2026...

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Lakeland Regional Health Completes 100 Endoscopic Spine Surgeries

The milestone highlights advances in minimally invasive spine care, giving eligible patients in Polk County and surrounding communities access to additional treatment options. Lakeland Regional Health is marking a milestone in specialized spine care after neurosurgeon Gabriel Flores-Milan, MD, and the team at the Lakeland Regional Health Brain & Spine Institute completed 100 endoscopic spine procedures.

Polk County, FL · 2d

winterhavenchamber.com

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Polk County Public Schools Announces 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year

​Polk County Public Schools is proud to announce our Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!. Elvin Hanna Jr., a music teacher and band director at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High, is the 2026-27 Polk County Teacher of the Year. Barbara Aourik, a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary Academy, is the district’s...

Polk County, FL · 2d

WFLA

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New monument at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park honors ‘patriot’ who printed Declaration of Independence

J. Lenora Bresler said when she first saw the new statue on display at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland, it took her breath away.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

Extended Reach USA

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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of …

Polk County, FL · 4d

LkldNow

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Canady To Hold Mobile Office Hours in Lakeland on Wednesday

For the first time since reelection, Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Fla., will hold mobile office hours in Lakeland on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the main branch of the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Held on the third Wednesday of each month, mobile office hours...

Lakeland, FL · 1d