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

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.

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

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One alleged swan-napper surrendered to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday morning while detectives continue to search for a second thief. Alfredo Casanova turned himself in at the Polk ...