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Lakeland Approves Updated Site Plan for Publix Warehouse

Lakeland Approves Updated Site Plan for Publix Warehouse

The expansion on County Line Road adds hundreds of thousands of square feet for produce storage and returns.

Live Poll

Do you support providing property-tax exemptions to large companies to encourage local job growth?


Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you support the continued expansion of national fast-food chains in your local area?

Openings & Closings

Little Caesars Plans New Lakeland Restaurant Location

A commercial alteration permit outlines a new restaurant space in the Shops of Country Bridge.

Little Caesars Plans New Lakeland Restaurant Location

People

Live Poll

Do you trust that major local retailers are well-managed during significant leadership changes?

People

Publix to Appoint New Executives in January 2027

The Lakeland-based grocery chain is promoting internal leaders to key roles following three high-level retirements.

Publix to Appoint New Executives in January 2027

Industry

Live Poll

Should executives who oversaw a bankruptcy be hired to lead other public institutions?

Healthcare

Encompass Health Appoints Richard Duvall in Lakeland

The former executive takes over leadership at the 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lakeland.

Encompass Health Appoints Richard Duvall in Lakeland

Philanthropy

Live Poll

Do you believe private donations to local university sports programs improve the student experience?

Philanthropy

Knights Donate $60,000 to Florida Polytechnic Athletics

The gift will support organizational needs as the university launches its inaugural set of sports teams.

Knights Donate $60,000 to Florida Polytechnic Athletics