Protests came a day after legislation was introduced in the Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks.
Category: Activism
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Black Leaders to DeSantis: Reverse Decision on African-American Studies
The rally was called by the NAACP Lakeland Branch after the governor said a new AP course won’t be taught in Florida.
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Lakeland Author Makes a Child’s Wish Come True
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.
Posted inActivism, Politics
Elections 2022: Polls Open Tuesday From 7 to 7
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.
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Note From the Publisher: Our Voter Guide Is Online
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.
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Lakeland Attendees Praise VP Kamala Harris’ Speech in Orlando
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.
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Wanted: Applicants from Northwest Lakeland for One-Year City Commission Appointment
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 […]
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Wanted: Applicants from Northwest Lakeland for City Commission Vacancy
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.
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Nikki Fried Attends Lakeland Pro-Choice Rally to Show Support for Arrested Teen
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 […]
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13-Year-Old Arrested at July 4th Pro-Choice Protest
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.
