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Polk Schools Weigh Crystal Lake Closure as Parents Raise Concerns

As part of its Central Region rezoning process, Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is proposing to close Crystal Lake Middle School and reassign students. Over 100 community members turned out to the meeting to learn more and voice concerns over the proposal. District leaders said the proposed closure is due...

Lakeland, FL · 1d
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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 · 19h
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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

centralfloridalifestyle.com

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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
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Gadget Review

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AI Cameras on School Buses Now Trigger Hundreds of Thousands of Fines for Passing Drivers

School bus stop-arm cameras have issued $92 million in fines across 24 states, but audits show no proof of improved child safety.

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

WINKNEWS.com

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SWFL families face some of the highest health insurance prices ever seen

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)- Families in Southwest Florida who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are facing steep 2027 premium increases. COVID-era enhanced federal subsidies are no longer being extended, meaning families are left footing a much bigger bill. Tyler McClosky, owner of Rocket Health, helps Southwest Florida residents navigate health insurance options.

Desoto 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 · 2d

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