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Posted inEnvironment
Longtime Lakeland Business and Resident Receive Beautification Awards
John Tankson has spent five decades tending the lush, tropical landscape at his home on West 13th Street.
Posted inVoter Guide
2025 Voting: When, Where, How
To be able to vote in the upcoming city elections, you must be registered to vote by Oct 6. Find your sample ballot, early voting and polling place information.
Posted inVoter Guide
Mayor
Four candidates are running to succeed Mayor Mutz, who is not seeking reelection
Posted inVoter Guide
District C Southwest
Dennis Odisho and Ashley Troutman vie for the seat currently held by mayoral candidate, Sara Roberts McCarley.
Posted inVoter Guide
District D Southeast
Political newcomer Kim-Marie Noble is challenging incumbent Mike Musick.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Author Gilbert King: Jeremy Scott Died in Prison
Scott, who confessed to the murder of Michelle Schofield but was never charged, was serving a life sentence for the murder of Donald Moorehead.
Posted inPeople
Kimberly C. Moore Departs LkldNow
The journalist, who grew up in Lakeland, became LkldNow’s second hire in 2022.
Posted inHousing
Editorial Collaborative to Examine the Impact of Florida’s Camping Ban
LkldNow is one of 10 local news organizations in Central Florida participating in the reporting project.
Posted inTransportation
Drivers May Encounter Disruptions Near Lake Hollingsworth Jan. 6-13
Flaggers will direct traffic around any obstacles, which involve mostly areas east and southeast of the lake.