Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As 2024 comes to an end, Lakeland has been busy laying the groundwork to keep pace with business growth and ever-booming housing ...

Lakeland's City Commission approved land use changes to allow the construction of a 100-unit affordable senior housing development. The Lakeland Housing Authority plans to demolish the existing ...

A city in Florida is among WalletHub’s top 20 most affordable places to buy a home nationally. Florida didn't have a city in the top 10.

Charles Glover and Carlos Pizarro on how public agencies can create more housing for low-income residents. Florida is famous for attracting new residents, and there’s no doubt that the sunny weather, ...

The closure of one of Red Lobster’s oldest locations is fueling concerns about the future of longtime dining institutions.

Lakeland commissioners will consider a developer's proposal that could help address the city's "missing middle" in housing stock. The City Commission will hold two public hearing Monday for a change ...

Twenty-six Florida cities made WalletHub's list of most affordable cities for homebuyers. The top-ranked Florida city was Palm Bay, at No. 17. The next Florida city didn't appear until No. 48, ...

When assessing options for relocation in retirement, many zero in on areas withwarm weather and a manageable cost of living. But retirees looking to make the right moveswhen it comes to budgeting ...