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In response to a statewide water shortage, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is enacting water restrictions for Polk County and surrounding areas.
Browse 11 sculptures by artists from around the US and stay tuned to see which one will win the People’s Choice Award in this year’s sculpture competition.
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.”
Join the Polk Transportation Planning Organization’s Envision 2050 meeting to help plan the future of local transportation.
Hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
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Find a quiet place for reflection at Veterans Memorial Park, a serene green space near downtown Lakeland on the shores of Lake Beulah.
Take the interactive quiz to see how much you remember about Lakeland’s geography, and learn about three of our favorite transformations from over the years.
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