Lakeland city commissioners met for almost three hours on Monday, Nov. 2. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.
Author Archives: Josh Shepherd
Josh M. Shepherd has covered issues of faith, culture, and public policy for more than 15 years. A graduate of the University of Colorado, his articles have appeared in Religion News Service, Mainstreet Daily News, Roys Report, and other outlets. He and his family live in south Lakeland.
Posted inBusiness
Publix Advances $200M Warehouse Expansion in West Lakeland
Lakeland’s largest employer will expand its County Line Road distribution center to include a produce warehouse and return center.
Posted inBriefs
35th Annual Red Ribbon Run Coming Saturday, Oct. 31
The 35 annual Red Ribbon Run, promoting healthy, substance-free living, returns to Lake Mirror this Saturday, Oct. 31.
Posted inTransportation
South Florida Avenue Reconstruction Expected to Take More Than 3 Years
Lakeland’s $26.3 million project will bring wider sidewalks, improved crossings and a permanent three-lane design to Dixieland.
Posted inArts & Culture
More Than Candy: Why Lakeland Churches Go Big on Fall Festivals
From sensory-friendly activities to massive trunk-or-treats, Lakeland churches offer family fun while building community connections.
Posted inBusiness
Lowe’s Insourcing of Plant City Warehouse Impacts 178 Saddle Creek Jobs
Lowe’s plans to bring Plant City warehouse operations in-house, ending Saddle Creek’s role and putting 178 positions in transition.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Hall Scoop 10/19: Code Enforcement Shakeup — and a Protest Gets Personal
City commissioners met for around an hour on Monday, Oct. 19. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.
Posted inBusiness
Historic Wilsonian Apartment Building Near Downtown Lakeland Sold
A local developer has purchased the century-old apartment building overlooking Lake Morton.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Pressure Builds to Remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck from Lakeland Housing Board
On Tuesday, Polk County removed Campbell-Domineck as CEO of CareerSource Polk. Her future with Lakeland’s housing authority board is uncertain.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
CareerSource Polk CEO, Board Removed in Sweeping Reset
Polk County commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct. 6, to permanently remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck as CareerSource Polk’s president and CEO, complicating Lakeland commissioners’ debate over the Lakeland Housing Authority board.
