For many Lakeland renters, it's impossible to find housing that would be 30% or less of their income. Rents have risen faster than wages in recent years.

People are considered ‘cost-burdened’ if housing is more than 30% of their income. Many Lakelanders pay much more than that.

Recent closure: Simpson Park Pool was shut down in June after the PVC liner separated from the pool wall, which created a ...

The city of Bartow on Tuesday evening hosted a community forum to discuss removing fluoride from the city’s water supply — a ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Agricultural Crimes Unit found the swiped swans in a Miami-Dade County neighborhood.

Scholarships: Needs-based scholarships are available. Location: College Heights United Methodist Church, 942 South Blvd., ...

On Feb. 7, Colter finally made it back to Lakeland, where his remains will be reinterred, with full military honors, on Feb. 22. He’ll now rest in Lakeland Memorial Gardens, just 50 yards from his ...

They’re not homeless, for now. But many Lakeland residents are one just stroke of misfortune away, including hundreds — maybe ...

After talk on social media about a deceased bird in Lake Mirror last weekend, LkldNow contacted city officials, and the ...

Residents of the Dixieland and Munn Park Historic Districts might see a team of people in neon vests this week.

Becca Zakostelecky was in tears Friday afternoon, nearly 48 hours after two men entered Highland Park Mobile Home Village, a ...

Lakeland Electric would have owned the solar equipment after paying Tampa-based BlockEnergy LLC about $55,000 per home. The ...