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Grassroots Effort Aims to Boost Voter Turnout, Especially Among Black Men
Sorority partners with barbershop to tackle low participation. Only 4% of voters in the 2021 municipal elections were Black men.
Lakeland Track Coach Charged With Sexual Battery on 16-Year-Old Boy
This is Jarvis Lamot Young’s third accusation of predatory behavior toward teenage boys. He has been fired by the school district.
Central Bark? Downtown Lakeland May Get Long-Sought Dog Park
A grassroots effort launched eight years ago may finally bear fruit if the City Commission approves a $283,000 contract Monday.
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Lakeland Rapper’s Killer Will Not Be Charged with Murder
Police say Raheem Bacon fired the first shot; Jamilah Johnson shot back in defense of her mother.
Neighbors Seek Safety Improvements Following Second Car-in-House Accident
County officials say they have improved signage on North Crystal Lake Drive and are open to further suggestions.
Lakeland Mom and Two Kids Killed in Crash on Kathleen Road
Mavaria “Vari” Carter, 33, her 6-year-old daughter and her 13-year-old son died. Two other family members are in critical condition.
Lakeland NAACP Offering Black History Course
The six-part series is part of a statewide effort by churches and organizations as Florida changes public school curricula
LRH Going to Barber Shops to Educate Men About Health Risks
The ShopTalk program, focusing on men of color, offers health screenings and information about preventive care.
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Heid Plans to Focus on Littlest Learners to Bring Up Test Scores
Studies show students who complete a pre-kindergarten program score substantially higher on state tests.
Another Sinkhole Opens Along Scott Lake Road
The sinkhole is smaller than one that developed in June in the same dry retention pond. It is not a threat to homes, a county official said.
Let’s Talk Lkld: K-12 Education Forum
Panelists shared frustration with testing and emphasized the importance of valuing teachers as professionals.
Bedrock Wings Moving Into Downtown Space Vacated by Pita Pit
Owner Sam Joaquin is closing the Bedrock location on U.S. 92 East and bringing the employees to the new spot.
‘Crazy Idea’ Brings $75K Esports Lab to Lakeland’s Coleman-Bush Building
Two flight simulators and 20 high-tech consoles are part of an ambitious plan to nurture students’ problem-solving and STEM skills.
News Photographer Michael ‘Mookie’ Wilson Dies at 61
His 35-year career in Polk County included 28 years at The Ledger and writing a fishing column for the newspaper.
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