Polk County Eyes $250 Million for Water, Sewer Expansion
A $722 million buildout would add treatment capacity, wells and pipelines through 2031.
Polk State Hires Former Florida Senior Chancellor to Lead Workforce Expansion
O’Farrell takes over workforce programs as Polk State launches $2M-backed CDL training.
71-Acre Bartow Property Positioned for Industrial Development
The vacant site could accommodate manufacturing, processing and other heavier industrial uses.
Home Depot building store in Davenport
Home Depot’s new Davenport store reflects the city’s rapid population growth.
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.