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Independent, community-driven news about Lakeland, Fla.

Category: Activism

Posted inActivism

Black Leaders to DeSantis: Reverse Decision on African-American Studies

by Kimberly C. Moore January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

The rally was called by the NAACP Lakeland Branch after the governor said a new AP course won’t be taught in Florida.

Posted inActivism, People

Lakeland Author Makes a Child’s Wish Come True

by Katie Sartoris September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Quinn McBride has a new favorite book. The 5-year-old, whose favorite holiday is Halloween, is the main character in “Quinn’s Monsters,” a collection of short spooky stories curated and edited by Lakeland children’s author Fred Koehler. 

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Posted inActivism, Politics

Elections 2022: Polls Open Tuesday From 7 to 7

by Barry Friedman August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

Polk County’s 134 polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for the Florida primary election. Even though it’s a primary election, six races on Lakeland-area ballots are open to all registered voters, regardless of party affiliation.

Posted inActivism, Politics

Note From the Publisher: Our Voter Guide Is Online

by Barry Friedman July 31, 2022

It’s election season. The primary election — where quite a few races will be decided — is Aug. 23, less than a month away, and the general election is Nov. 8. To help you prepare, LkldNow has published our Voter Guide 2022.

Posted inActivism, People

Lakeland Attendees Praise VP Kamala Harris’ Speech in Orlando

by Stephanie Claytor July 17, 2022July 24, 2022

Several Lakeland residents were at the Orange County Convention Center Thursday as Vice President Kamala Harris gave a candid 30-minute speech to more than 13,000 members of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Posted inActivism, City Hall

Wanted: Applicants from Northwest Lakeland for City Commission Vacancy

by Barry Friedman July 11, 2022September 12, 2022

Residents of northwest Lakeland interested in serving as an interim Lakeland city commissioner for one year are asked to fill out an online form and then submit an application packet by noon on Aug. 26.

Posted inActivism, City Hall

Wanted: Applicants from Northwest Lakeland for One-Year City Commission Appointment

by Barry Friedman July 11, 2022July 20, 2022

Residents of northwest Lakeland interested in serving as an interim Lakeland city commissioner for one year are asked to fill out an online form and then submit an application packet by noon on Aug. 26. The position fills the remainder of the term of Commissioner Phillip Walker, who is resigning effective November as part of […]

Posted inActivism, Events

Nikki Fried Attends Lakeland Pro-Choice Rally to Show Support for Arrested Teen

by Barry Friedman July 8, 2022September 1, 2022

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried came to Lakeland Thursday to attend a pro-choice rally and show support for a 13-year-old who was detained by police after using a megaphone at a similar rally on Monday. “How can I not be here to show her support?” Fried, a Democratic candidate for governor, told Fox 13 News […]

Posted inActivism, Public Safety

13-Year-Old Arrested at July 4th Pro-Choice Protest

by Kimberly C. Moore July 5, 2022September 11, 2022

A social media firestorm erupted on Independence Day after a mom posted a video of her 13-year-old daughter being arrested by Lakeland police for using a megaphone at a pro-choice rally in Munn Park.

Posted inActivism, Politics

Lakeland Reacts to Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

by Kimberly C. Moore June 24, 2022September 12, 2022

As black clouds threatened rain, about 20 pro-choice protesters lined Florida Avenue in front of Southgate Shopping Plaza Friday evening.

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