Benefits of reconstructing Lakeland Hills Boulevard include a raised median, improved turn lanes and wider sidewalks, but be prepared for delays until it's finished.

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In the first five weeks of this school year, Polk County could have issued 3,888 fines of $225 to drivers for illegally passing stopped school buses that were picking up or letting off children.

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A telehealth program implemented in Polk public schools more than two years ago has been used 11,308 times, with mental health therapy sessions rising in the second year and physical health visits ...

The city no longer plans to run the new Western Trunk sewer line under Harden Boulevard and down Forest Park Street, in front of Lakeland Christian School. | Barry Friedman, LkldNow ...

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A map shows the existing Western Trunk Line in blue, the route approved in 2023 in red, and the new route approved Monday in yellow. | Google Maps and LkldNow ...