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Polk County plans to reconstruct the boardwalk over the lake and add a stoplight at a busy intersection near Southeastern University.
Amazon employees can have their tuition partially or fully covered thanks to the new program bringing aircraft mechanic training to LAL.
This STEM-focused college continues to grow. See what’s next for Florida Polytechnic University’s campus and student body.
The City of Lakeland has finalized its budget for the upcoming fiscal year — let’s take a look at the $746.9 million bottom line.
Learn from local and statewide experts in historic home preservation at this free event at Florida Southern College.
We’re breaking out our crystal ball and looking ahead towards the future of these developments underway around Lakeland.
From early childhood education to schools for underserved communities, here are the educational opportunities coming soon to the Lakeland + Polk areas that we’re watching.
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The Mike and Mary Sligh High School Building is dedicated to two educators who helped shape the LCS community for 50+ years.

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