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The 411 on Lakeland’s Flock Cameras and more local news
NewsMatch Update Trinity Laurino Executive Director, LkldNow We hope everyone stayed warm on this chilly Veteran’s Day holiday and thank you to all who have served. Scroll to the end for our Veteran’s Day themed Scene in Lkld photo. Thank you, as well, to the 62 donors who have contributed to this year’s NewsMatch campaign […]
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City Commission: Troutman Sails to Victory, Musick Wins Re-Election
Strong fundraising and deep community ties helped Troutman clinch 70.2% of the vote.
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What is NewsMatch?: A Letter from the Executive Director
The nationwide program that aims to prevent the collapse of local news began on Nov. 1
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A downtown building deal for $20 | City candidate forum | A New Hotel
Politics in the Park Trinity Laurino Executive Director City elections are coming up fast, and today’s the last day to request a mail ballot. If you missed our Politics in the Park Q&A with City Commission candidates on Tuesday, you can catch the livestream replay here or thanks to our friends at Hall Communications, you […]
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One year after Milton | New Polish Sausage House | Dixieland Squeeze?
Let’s talk city elections- Nov 4 Trinity Laurino Executive Director As a regular LkldNow reader, you probably know city elections are Nov. 4 — and how much local elections matter. We have two resources to help you get to know the candidates and make informed decisions. First: Next Tuesday, Oct. 21, is the Lakeland Chamber […]
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A local woman confronts the benefits cliff
Have you used Citrus Connection’s Lakeland Squeeze service? LAKELAND NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES Lakeland High School student’s artwork to appear on 400,000 Polk tax bills this fall | Tampa Bay 28 Lakeland’s nuisance abatement board shuts down Norman Drive home known for ‘illegal activity’ | Fox 13 Publix to allow open carry in stores under […]
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Special Edition: LkldNow’s Voter Guide to the 2025 city elections
Special Edition: LkldNow’s Voter Guide to the 2025 city elections Trinity Laurino Executive Director On Nov 4, 2025, Lakelanders will choose a new Mayor and two city commissioners. Today Monday, Oct 6, is the last day to register to be able to vote in city elections. LkldNow’s 2025 Voter Guide is your tool to make candidate […]
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LkldNow’s Voter Guide to the 2025 City Elections is Live
A note from LkldNow’s executive director
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What Can Lakeland’s City Government Do?
A conversation with Mayor Mutz as he reflects on his terms in office.