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Dixieland Crash: Pickup Encased in Building, Police Car Damaged
Three blocks of South Florida Avenue have reopened after being closed for around five hours.
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City Honors MLK Parade Award Winners
Special thanks went to former Detroit Tigers slugger Willie Horton, who served as grand marshal.
Third Annual Black Diamond Ball Will Be Held at Bonnet Springs Park
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland’s annual event raises fund to support its local literacy programs.
Developers Plan 60 Affordable Apartments on Griffin Road
The project will provide subsidized housing for people transitioning from homelessness or insecure housing, according to the developers.
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public safety
Neighborhood of Mass Shooting Has Been a Focus of Redevelopment
Parker Street area is still emerging from decades of blight, homelessness, drug dealing and prostitution.
Police Say They Recovered Car Used in Shooting of 11 Men
Detectives have identified at least one suspect among the four men in the car that shots were fired from, the chief says.
schools
Lakeland Electric Looking at Lower Fuel Charge and Uptick in Base Rate
A typical homeowner would pay $20 less for the fuel charge starting in March and $1.60 more for the base rate in April, under two proposals expected to be approved.
Polk Schools Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy
Superintendent Heid put on a costume to kick off Literacy Week by reading a book and sharing it on video.
Lake Gibson Student Earns Grand Champion Award at Youth Fair
Check a list of all winners in the 79th annual Polk County Youth Fair.
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LPD Chief: 10 Men Shot in ‘Targeted’ Attack in Midtown Lakeland
Two suffered critical injuries; the other eight had wounds considered non-life-threatening.
Regional Step Show Will Kick Off Black History Month
Lakeland’s Taken By Surprise Step Team will host teens from throughout the South at the competition
LPD Chief Calls in FDLE to Investigate Videotaped Arrest
Four officers are on paid administrative leave. They must be available to investigators but can’t exercise police authority.
Black Leaders to DeSantis: Reverse Decision on African-American Studies
The rally was called by the NAACP Lakeland Branch after the governor said a new AP course won’t be taught in Florida.
Conservative Group is Targeting More Public School Library Books
County Citizens Defending Freedom objects to 15 titles to be placed at two new Polk County schools.
KidsPACK Helps Feed Rising Number of Polk Students
The nonprofit organization sends students home with backpacks full of food to get them through the weekend.
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