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Lakeland Approves $1.35 Million to Buy Land for NW Fire Station, but Number of Rescue Trucks Remains Unchanged
Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday unanimously approved spending $1.35 million to buy a 2.3-acre parcel of land at the southwest corner of Sleepy Hill Road and Mall Hill Drive to serve as the future home of Fire Station 8. But some firefighters are concerned that the station may be...
Limited by debt, Lakeland Electric faces dilemma as another power plant nears its end
As Lakeland Electric moves closer to powering up its RICE plant, the future generation of the city's electricity remains uncertain. Mike Beckham, LE's general manager, said the municipal-owned utility needs to continue strategically in order to meet the city's power needs. One of its key generators, McIntosh Unit 5, is expected to start reaching the end of its life in 2030, Beckham told city commissioners at last week's utility committee meeting.
Citrus Connection to launch downtown golf cart service in Lake Wales
Lake Wales residents need not know a 3-wood from a putter to hitch a ride on a newly arriving golf cart. Citrus Connection is launching a lunchtime service on the low-speed vehicles that will circulate among downtown restaurants and shops. ...
Mayfaire-by-the-Lake Will Feature 149 Artists, $17,000 in Prizes and a DJ
Mother’s Day is this weekend, which means one thing for Lakeland art lovers: It’s time for Mayfaire-by-the-Lake. Created in 1971 as a small crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public Library, Mayfaire has become one of the most prestigious outdoor fine arts festivals in Florida. The...
'They're cowards': Tonya Whipp's family believes she's dead as May marks one year since her disappearance
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — This month marks one year since Tonya Whipp was last seen by her family. She was reported missing a month later and extensive searches in Polk County never found her. Now her family is coming up with new ways to keep Tonya’s name out there.
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