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Meet some of the Lakeland citizens who left a mark on Swan City’s government.
Diapers are probably not such a distant memory for this young philanthropist.
We’re no strangers to wind and rain.
From live updates to re-upping your hurricane kit, keep reading for how you can prepare for this storm.
With his term coming to a close, Phillip Walker sat down with us to answer some of our burning questions.
Phase Two of the SunTrax vehicle testing site completed in June 2023.
From downed power lines to damaged trees and green spaces, here’s a brief rundown of what Lakeland, Florida looked like on the heels of Hurricane Ian.
Never run out of things to do with this guide to the community center facilities and complexes available to the public of Lakeland.
A guide to essential resources including hurricane trackers, outage maps, and shelter information.
A by the numbers look at the $2.4 billion budget for the upcoming year.

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