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Lakeland City Commissioners and city staff sit at desks arranged in a semi-circle in a budget workshop. Each has a name placard and a microphone at their seat.
City
Lakeland City Commission begins 2025 budget talks
Here’s what you need to know as the mayor, commissioners, and city staff determine the FY 2025 budget.
July 10, 2024 02:09 PM
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Connor Jacobson
A photo of downtown Lakeland overlooking Lakeland Electric and Lake Mirror.
Live
Breaking down the cost of living in Lakeland
Compare the cost of living for Lakeland, FL with national averages + understand how expenses in Lakeland stack up against other cities.
July 8, 2024
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Staff
Exterior of Florida's Capitol buildings in Tallahassee, FL
City
Polk County projects funded in Florida’s $116.5 billion state budget
The budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 includes funding for projects across Polk County — see which ones made the cut.
June 12, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Trey Barnett and Dawn Ward stand side-by-side in front of a red door. The same two sit next to one another at a table in front of bookshelves.
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Lakeland entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses pitch their big ideas at Catapult's Launch Pitch Night for the chance to win up to $10,000 in funding.
Business
Meet the finalists for Launch Pitch Night at Catapult
These five entrepreneurs pitched their businesses for the chance to secure up to $10,000 in micro-grant funding.
April 1, 2024
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Amelia Herring
Two people in suit jackets stand in a hallway, smiling as they flip through a children's book.
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Brothers David and Daniel Goodwald stand in their diesel engine repair shop with James Garner of Bank of Central Florida
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How Twin Diesel revved up with Bank of Central Florida
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Exterior rendering of the Florida Children's Museum.
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Add to cal: An exclusive evening of philanthropy + investment insight
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Ariel view of Regal Lakeland's Honda, Acura & Used Car lots.
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Drive off with great rates on a new car next Saturday
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Man stands next to door of bakery.
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From hobby to passion: How a local bakery got its start
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Bank of Central Florida’s VP Commercial Relationship Manager, Dawn Lyons smiles with Business Owner, Matt Wade.
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Business Beat: How this local family business got the tire rolling
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