In the District 3 runoff, political parties and PACs are financing campaign messages and supporting candidates in the race between Kate Wallace and Victor Sims.
Author Archives: Erin Grant
Erin Grant is a student journalist for LkldNow. She is studying political science and communication at Florida Southern College, where she also serves as the editor and chief for the student newspaper, The Southern. She enjoys continuing to grow as a journalist while telling stories that help readers better understand their community through her contributions to LkldNow.
Posted inEnvironment
Despite Recent Rain, Water Restrictions To Last Through March
The Lakeland-area will remain under once-a-week watering restrictions through March 31, 2027, as Southwest Florida continues to face drought conditions despite recent rainfall.
Posted inEducation
Polk Teen Creates Online Hub to Help Students Find Volunteer Opportunities in Their Community
Diora Franqui-Marchand knows what it is like to be a student trying to figure out what local opportunities are available for teens. Now, she wants to make that process easier with her website, Astraea.
Posted inSports
Florida Poly Takes the Field with Expanded Sports Programs
Florida Poly spent its first decade building an identity around STEM. Now, as the university enters its next stage of growth, it’s adding intercollegiate athletics.
Posted inArts & Culture
Lindy Ball Returns Saturday as Lakeland’s Swing Dance Community Grows
What began as one person’s quest for community has grown into a thriving Lindy Hop scene, with dancers from across Florida coming to Lakeland.
Posted inPolitics
August Primary Decides County Commission District 2 and Circuit Court Judges
Incumbent Rick Wilson will serve a third term on the Polk County Commission; Chris Spath and Andrea DeMichael will join the 10th Judicial Circuit Court.
Posted inPolitics
School Board Elections: District 3 Heads to Run-Off; Fields and Sharpless Cruise to Victory
Two of the three contested seats on the Polk County School Board were decided by Tuesday’s election while District 3 candidates Wallace and Sims head to a run-off in November.
Posted inPolitics
Behind the $264K: 2026 Polk County School Board Campaign Funding
Seven candidates are running for three PCPS School Board seats that will be decided this coming Tuesday, Aug 18. We looked beyond the totals to see where support is coming from.
Posted inBusiness
New South Lakeland Marketplace Gives Small Businesses a Home
The Makers Market & Farmacy, located at 4604 Cleveland Heights Blvd. brings more than 80 local vendors together under one roof.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Politics in the Park Returns to Connect Voters to Candidates
Voters will have an opportunity to hear from candidates running for local, state and federal offices when Politics in the Park returns on Aug. 12 at the Skylight Hanger at Sun ‘n Fun. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. following a private reception for candidates and event sponsors.
