Patch AM: How a massive data center could reshape taxes and utilities in Lakeland

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Patch AM: Why this 600,000-square-foot data center faces big hurdles in Lakeland

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Lakeland residents flood officials with concerns about data center

More than 50 residents turned out to urge city officials to ask tough questions about water and power needs and other impacts ...

Polk plans $70M in water projects from North Lakeland to Peace River

Polk County will use a $70 million grant to improve water flow and quality, hopefully preventing some of the flooding seen ...
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Central Florida Health Care gets a shot in the arm with money to expand Polk clinics

Central Florida Health Care is expanding its clinics by square footage and services offered as indigent health care demand rises in Polk County. The Polk County Commission approved a $3 million ...

Lakeland eatery earns Michelin Guide recommendation, a first for Polk

Lakeland's Nineteen61 , owned by Marcos Fernandez, is the first and only Polk County restaurant listed in the popular ...
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Florida DOGE hits Polk County, cities with demand for finances in its hunt for waste

Florida's Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) demanded extensive financial data from Polk County and its municipalities. DOGE's request, with a tight deadline, came during a busy budget ...