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I-4 exit ramp at Kathleen Road to close again for bridge work

The eastbound exit ramp from I-4 to Kathleen Road at Exit 32 in Lakeland will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

United statesFlorida department of transportationKathleen roadFlorida departmentSouthwest lakelandWaring roadWabash avenueGeorge jenkins boulevardCounty line road

Polk suffers no major damage from Idalia, but about 11,000 lose power

The largest remaining power outage in Polk County by 11 a.m. was in the Duke Energy area, affecting more than 300 from Lake Hamilton to Lake Wales.

United statesLake hamiltonPolk countyPeace riverKeaton beachLevy countyLake alfredFort meadeMountain lakeCity of lakelandLake walesHorse creekNational hurricane centerBrad hiersCathryn lacyKevin cook

Lakeland commissioners approve $730 million budget for 2023

The city commission voted unanimously to approve a tax rate of $5.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value for fiscal year 2023, which starts Oct. 1.

United statesLakeland police departmentPolk countyPhillip walkerSara megan walshRuben garciaShawn sherrouseCapital improvement fundOnicx investmentsLakeland power academy at tenoroc high schoolFlorida children museumLakeland fire departmentLakeland policeChief ruben garciaCommissioner phillip walkerGeneral fund

Laurel Lee beats Kelli Stargel, 3 others in Congress 15 GOP primary

Gov. Ron DeSantis former secretary of state took nearly 42%. Stargel was the next closest in the five-person field with 27%.

United statesPolk countyPlant cityTemple terraceLaurel leeDemetries grimesKevin mac mcgovernSara megan walshKelli stargelRick scottJackie toledoRon desantiAlan cohnRepublican partyDemocratic partyAttorney office

Florida U S House District 15: Alan Cohn wins Democratic primary

The broadcast journalist, who ran unsuccessfully against Scott Franklin two years ago, will face Laurel Lee in the general election.

United statesPolk countyHillsborough countyTemple terracePlant cityEddie gellerCesar ramirezWilliam vanhornGavin brownBlack hawkLaurel leeSara megan walshKelli stargelScott franklinRon desantiAlan cohn

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