Major upgrades underway at Lakeland Linder as passenger demand grows
LAKELAND, Fla. — Major upgrades are currently underway at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The city of Lakeland recently approved three airport projects backed by federal grants and city funds to help keep up with growing passenger demand. So far, construction has started on a new kiosk for Lakeland Linder’s...
Save me a seat dinner club
Two strangers became fast friends. Now they host dining events for women in Tampa Bay. To RSVP for the next event, go to: https://www.savemeaseat.net.
Polk County: Building on Momentum
Polk County’s economic story continues to gain recognition, and the latest Florida Trend Polk County Profile shines a spotlight on the people, businesses and strategic investments helping shape our community’s future. What makes Polk one of the best places for business in Florida is this willingness to work...
Four generations operate Plant City Fred’s Market restaurant
PLANT CITY, Fla. - A Plant City staple built on home-cooked meals continues to thrive seven decades later under the care of four generations of the same family. The Johnson family’s deep roots in the restaurant industry began with simple home cooking. Evelyn Johnson recalls when her late husband...
Neighbor Refuses To ‘Hang Out’—Now A Mulberry Man Is Facing Felony Battery On A...
Andrew Donald Hueppchen Grapentine POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 34-year-old Mulberry resident was arrested Sunday...
For 15 Years New Beginnings High School Has Offered an Alternative Path to a...
In the past 15 years, New Beginnings High School (NBHS) has grown from 336 students in the first year to 1,763 students in 2025-26. Today, the school has campuses in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Fort Meade. “When we opened the school initially, we thought the students coming to us would...
Polk County steps up dengue prevention despite no active cases
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The first dengue fever-related death has been confirmed in Hillsborough County. The county now has 134 reported dengue-fever cases. That's why surrounding areas are doing their part to help put up a fight against the disease-carrying mosquito. As of Monday, there are no active dengue...
Foot Chase Through Lakeland Home Depot Ends With K9 Bite
Christopher Chatman and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lakeland man...
Polk State College grad invents self-bathing machine after grandmother’s death
Terrance A. King, a Polk State College graduate, created Clean Box, an autonomous self-bathing machine designed to transform the cleaning process at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The invention was inspired by the loss of his grandmother, who passed away after developing infected bedsores while in an ass
Building a legacy, one home at a time
In the beginning, that meant building just one home a year. Soon it became two, then four as the company’s reputation grew. Mark and Linda were deeply involved in every project, sometimes painting homes themselves. Mark was known to work late into the evening sweeping floors and picking up debris around job sites.
