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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.
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.
LPD Chief: 10 Men Shot in ‘Targeted’ Attack in Midtown Lakeland
Two suffered critical injuries; the other eight had wounds considered non-life-threatening.
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public safety
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.
LPD Officers Placed on Limited Duty Over Videotaped Arrest
The action came after the police chief said he was ‘provided additional information’ about the beating of a suspect.
schools
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
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.
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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.
Moms With Monitors Program Aims to Reduce Infant Mortality in Polk
The initiative is a joint effort by the Polk County Health Department and the League of Women Voters.
Dr. William Roth selected as Watson Clinic’s managing partner
The previous managing partner, Dr. Steven Achinger, chose not to seek the position again, a clinic spokeswoman said.
Photos and Videos: 2023 Lakeland MLK Parade
More than 100 groups participated in the annual event. The theme was preserving cultural history.
Tigers’ Willie Horton Recalls Segregated Lakeland, Gives Thanks for Progress
The retired slugger is grand marshal of Lakeland’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
School Showcase Highlights Options For Students
The event is Thursday, Jan. 19, 4 to 7:30 p.m., at Lakeland Square Mall.
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