Lakeland, FL · Daily edition
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Transportation · Lakeland, FL
The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department announced that South San Gully Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, October 26, 2026. The closure is part of the Western Trunkline Project and is expected to last for approximately two months. Motorists are advised to follow posted detour signage and allow additional travel time due to increased construction activity.
Community News · Polk County
Polk County is celebrating a century of providing health care access to low-income residents, evolving from Polk General Hospital to the current Polk HealthCare Plan. The county’s safety net is funded primarily by a half-cent sales surtax renewed in 2016 through 2044. In fiscal year 2024-25, the program served 38,564 residents with over 600,000 services. Eligible applicants must prove permanent residency and meet income guidelines to access primary care, hospital services, and prescriptions.
Local Politics · Lakeland, FL
The City of Lakeland Selection Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP) number 2026-RFP-116. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the McIntosh Power Plant in Lakeland, Florida. Attendees are instructed to enter through Gate 8 and proceed to the Unit 5 Conference - Assembly Room on the 3rd floor.
Community News · Polk County
GiveWell Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Impact Polk 2027 grant cycle, which supports community needs in Polk County. The program focuses on six areas: economic and employment opportunities, education, food security, housing/shelter, quality of life, and transportation. Eligible applicants are IRS-recognized public nonprofit organizations serving Polk County. Applications must be submitted by midnight on November 16, 2026.
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