In November, a constitutional amendment will appear on ballots statewide that would reduce — and potentially eliminate — property taxes on homesteaded properties.
Author Archives: Cindy Glover
Cindy's reporting for LkldNow focuses on Lakeland city government. Previously, she was a crime reporter, City Hall reporter and chief political writer for newspapers including the Albuquerque Journal and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. She spent a year as a community engagement coordinator for the City of Lakeland before joining LkldNow in 2023. Reach her at cindy@lkldnow.com or 561-212-3429.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Facing Intense Opposition, Data Center Developer Cancels Review Meeting
The proposal for a 600,000-square-foot data center was withdrawn one day after more than 50 residents attended a City Commission meeting.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Broad Coalition Rallies Against Lakeland Data Center Proposal
More than 50 residents attended Monday’s City Commission meeting, despite a city effort to explain that the project remains in the earliest stages of review.
Posted inDowntown
Long-Vacant Downtown Lakeland Landmark Gets New Owner, New Vision
The century-old Hartsell-Lohr Building could become a food hall, retail hub, and possibly a boutique hotel.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Hyperscale Data Center Proposed for Lakeland
The 600,000-square-foot “Project Swan” concept raises questions about power, water, zoning, and whether the city code even allows data centers.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland Raises Police Pay To Stay Competitive As Leadership Turnover Looms
LPD officers, sergeants, and lieutenants will get raises Oct. 1 after a wage study found they were earning thousands less than peers at comparable agencies.
Posted inSocial Services
Lakeland’s Parker Street Ministries Expands Across the Road
A renovated building on North Massachusetts Avenue gives the nonprofit more room for community gatherings, after-school programs, and workforce training.
Posted inBusiness
New Succession Plan Sparks Shuffle at LEDC, Catapult
Christin Strawbridge has been tapped to succeed longtime LEDC President Steve Scruggs, triggering change at Catapult as well.
Posted inEnvironment
What Killed the Fish at Lake Hollingsworth? Here’s What Four Experts Told LkldNow.
The fish kill appears to have been a relatively small, natural event caused by several stresses hitting an especially sensitive species at once.
Posted inInsight Polk
As Polk Ages, Families Struggle to Find Affordable Adult Day Care
More than 12,000 Polk County seniors are estimated to need help with daily activities, but families and providers say cost and logistics often put care out of reach.
