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Voters approve property tax increase in Polk County

A major boost is coming to Polk County classrooms after voters approved a property tax increase Tuesday to fund teacher retention, school safety and core student programs. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Polk County, FL · 3d

Lakeland Gazette

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Lakeland Italian Festival Under the Stars 2026

The inaugural Lakeland Italian Festival “Under the Stars” takes place along South Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday, November 7, 2026, running from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Organized by the Italian American Club of Central Florida, this evening block-party-style celebration brings regional Italian cuisine, art, and...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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New North Lakeland ER Opens With 18 Rooms, Round-the-Clock Care

Lakeland Park Center — New North Lakeland Emergency Department. North Lakeland residents now have a round-the-clock emergency room just off Lakeland Park Center Drive. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opened its freestanding emergency department on Wednesday, bringing 18 private treatment rooms, on-site imaging and a resuscitation room to a part of Polk County that has been waiting on the project for years.

Polk County, FL · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Fla., DeSoto County, Miss., and Boston have March 1 and April 1 deadlines to claim 2027 senior property tax exemptions

Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Florida, DeSoto County, Mississippi, and Boston can cut their 2027 property tax bills with senior exemptions, but each program has a filing cutoff. Florida’s Polk County wants paperwork by March 1, while DeSoto County and Boston close their windows April 1. The Florida break can take up to […]

Polk County, FL · 5d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Christmas Comes Early in Bartow and Lakeland Goes Country! Nov. 6–8

Stroll Lakeland’s First Friday with your best Western look, because Kentucky Avenue is going absolutely COUNTRY! Or, head on over to First Friday in Downtown Winter Haven for shopping and live music at Bowen Yard and the Ritz!. Ready or not, Christmas opens in Bartow on Saturday as the...

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Polk County Flooding Swamps Lakeland Roads as Cars Get Pulled From Ditches

Flooding swamped parts of Polk County on Monday, sending water over roads near Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland and forcing tow trucks and residents to pull cars out of roadside ditches. Rainfall totals across the county ranged from 2 to 6 inches, and reporter Alexis Jones said water was coming up past her ankles as she covered the scene.

Lakeland, FL · 5d

Lakeland Gazette

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Polk County Voter Turnout: November 2026 Election Results

In Polk County, overall turnout reached 56.44% with 259,553 total ballots cast during the November 2026 election. Among registered Democrats, 63.1% cast ballots, compared to 59.8% of Republicans. For official verification of detailed voter turnout breakdowns by party affiliation, precinct-level maps, or sample ballot inquiries in Polk County, check the...

Polk County, FL · 2d

LkldNow

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Polk GOP Halloween Post Draws Criticism Over Racial Connotations

Polk County School Board District 3 candidate Victor Sims began receiving screenshots of an Oct. 31 Facebook post from the Republican Party of Polk County soon after it appeared on Facebook. The post, shared at almost 10 p.m. on Halloween included the text, “This Halloween, the scariest thing isn’t a...

Polk County, FL · 3d

Lakeland Gazette

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Central Florida Food Fest 2026 at Bonnet Springs Park

Bonnet Springs Park will welcome food lovers from across the region to the Central Florida Food Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. Hosted at the Harrell Family Botanical Gardens and Kirby Center, this ticketed culinary celebration brings together prominent local eateries, beverage vendors, and live musical acts for an unforgettable evening.

Lakeland, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Lakeland Veterans Day Events 2026: Schedule & Guide

Lakeland is hosting a robust lineup of events, ceremonies, and community tributes to honor U.S. Armed Forces veterans. Whether you are looking to attend the main parade, view a historic monument unveiling, or enjoy a patriotic concert, here is the schedule of local events:. Friday, November 6. Salute to Veterans...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

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Property tax cut raises concerns for Lakeland Community Theatre

LAKELAND, Fla. — Concerns are growing for Lakeland Community Theatre as Amendment 3 could affect funding for the historic building the nonprofit calls home. Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Tuesday, increasing the homestead exemption for average homeowners. The change is expected to provide residents property tax relief, but Lakeland officials estimate it could reduce the city’s general fund revenue by about $12.5 million over the next two years.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Polk County Election Results: Republicans Win Most Seats, Democrat Octavio Hernandez Wins House District 51

Polk County election results show Republicans winning most congressional and legislative races, while Democrat Octavio Hernandez won House District 51. The post Polk County Election Results: Republicans Win Most Seats, Democrat Octavio Hernandez Wins House District 51 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 3d

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Polk County teachers, staff to receive pay boost next school year after funding hike approved

Polk County voters approved a one-mill property tax increase to raise $80 million annually for classroom safety, staff salaries, and core academic operations. The typical homeowner will pay an additional $259.42 annually, with local charter schools receiving 18% of all funds collected. School employees will receive an across-the-board base pay...

Polk County, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay 28

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Polk County teachers set to receive $3,700 pay increase after referendum passes

Polk County teachers say they feel valued and supported after voters overwhelmingly approved a property tax increase to boost education funding.

Polk County, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season

Feeding America says the food insecurity rate across Tampa Bay is higher than the national average. Here's a list of several organizations across the area staging turkey giveaways during the month of November 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 3d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow City Commission Nov. 2: Lakeland Electric Franchise for Wind Meadows South Advances as $24.5 Million in Water Loans Move Forward

The Bartow City Commission advanced a Lakeland Electric franchise for Wind Meadows South and approved plans tied to $24.5 million in state water loans. The post Bartow City Commission Nov. 2: Lakeland Electric Franchise for Wind Meadows South Advances as $24.5 Million in Water Loans Move Forward first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 2d

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Five generations of roots, one big vision for Plant City’s downtown

For Shannon Keil, downtown Plant City is more than a collection of historic buildings, storefronts and familiar streets. It’s part of her family’s story, one that stretches back five generations. Now, Keil has a chance to help shape what comes next. The new executive director of Historic Plant...

Plant City, FL · 2d

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Democrat Luis Salazar flips Florida House District 64

Luis Salazar at St Pete Pride. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent) TAMPA | Democrat Luis Salazar defeated Republican Dan Weldon Nov. 3 in the race for Florida House District 64, flipping the seat last held by Democrat-turned-Republican Susan Valdes. According to unofficial Election Night results from the Hillsborough County Supervisor of...

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