Lakeland seeks one-year freeze on new data centers
Officials would pause new data center applications while drafting long-term development standards.
Winter Haven to extend Roosevelt Drive in $2M project
Project adds sidewalks, utility upgrades and a new connection to Register Road.
Development eyed for 52 acres near Polk City’s Green Swamp
Proposal would allow residential and business development near the Green Swamp.
Downtown Winter Haven eyes $10.2M parking garage
A proposed downtown garage would add 292 parking spaces through a public-private deal.
36 acres near SunTrax slated for business park
Polk County plans business park growth near SunTrax and Braddock Road interchange.
SouthState plans $17M office in downtown Winter Haven
SouthState plans a five-story downtown office that would bring 125 employees to Winter Haven.
Publix may need 100 jobs in Polk to qualify for tax break
The proposed incentive covers Publix’s downtown Lakeland technology campus.
$70M recovery fund to target Polk infrastructure
Officials will decide which roads, drainage and utility projects receive funding first.
Polk OKs I-4 rail study between Tampa and Orlando
Study will identify potential I-4 rail station sites in Polk County
56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M
The seller expanded the property in 2024 before the $10M sale.