Before city commissioners approved a $75,000 study by Kimley Horn and Associates, Commissioner Jim Malless questioned whether two of four sites are still candidates since they changed hands in November. Commissioner Justin Troller contended the study is for show since minds have been made up to build a new garage near the Lakeland Police Department headquarters.
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Selvage Says He’s Not Seeking Re-election to City Commission
The two-term city commissioner confirmed he won’t seek a third term. Lakelanders can expect at least three new new city commissioners next year, since Mayor Howard Wiggs and Commissioner Edie Yates will be ineligible to run again this fall. Source: The Ledger
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Commission Aims for Medical Marijuana Rules in April
Medical marijuana dispensaries will not be allowed in Lakeland until at least April to give city officials time to draft and approve land-use rules for the facilities, city commissioners decided today in a 6-0 vote.
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Troller Investigated for Suspected Inappropriate Relationship, Sources Tell The Ledger
Justin Troller is on administrative leave from his position as athletic director at Lakeland High School. He remains a member of the Lakeland City Commission. Several sources told The Ledger Troller is being investigated for a relationship with a minor, but neither Sheriff Judd nor LPD Chief Giddens would confirm it. LHS teacher Laura Williamson […]
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New Stripes Will Eliminate Massachusetts Avenue Weaving
That was fast. This morning, City Commissioner Don Selvage asked a transportation planner about criticism that recent changes to Massachusetts Avenue downtown have confused drivers. The planner said he’s heard the same, and that a solution is in the works. This afternoon, the solution was announced.
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Lakeland Chosen for NOAA Hurricane Hunters
Lakeland has been selected as new home of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters, their nine aircraft and their approximately 100 employees. Here’s an architectural rendering of the facility on Lakeland Linder Airport property designed by The Lunz Group. Both of Florida’s U.S. senators praised the move. Check video of today’s announcement at the airport and read The […]
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Posto 9 Watch: New Opening Date is Next Tuesday
The 1,000 or so people with reservations to dine at Posto 9 during its first five days will have to wait a bit longer to experience the Brazilian gastropub overlooking Munn Park. The planned opening date of the much-anticipated Main Street restaurant has been pushed back from Thursday to next Tuesday.
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Strong-Mayor Group: Signature Collection Nearly Finished
The group pushing for an “executive mayor” for Lakeland said efforts at polling places helped them add nearly enough signatures to get the issue on an upcoming city ballot. (Were they at all the voting locations? Nobody from the group approached me at Precinct 222.) Source: The Ledger
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City Commissioners Decline to Change Pot Penalties
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Debate Tonight: Should Lakeland Lessen Pot Penalties?
The meeting on marijuana penalties is taking place this evening. Watch live or follow on Twitter. Source: Fox 13 News