TOP STORY Sometimes a statewide story has deep local impacts. Anna Toms reports on the new map for Florida’s congressional districts and what it means specifically for Lakeland and Polk county. THE INSIGHT POLK BEAT Transportation infrastructure has been a hot topic locally as Lakeland seeks to catch up to its growth. Cindy Glover examines […]
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This Week in Lkld: Talbot House Pivots and more
TOP STORIES In a surprise move last Friday, Talbot House withdrew from the hearing to reevaluate their proposed facility on Memorial Blvd. Read Talbot House’s statement and then Anna Toms’ article on the reaction from City Commission. Reader Poll Last week was Sun ‘n Fun’s Aerospace Expo, so we asked, “Have you attended before?”69% said […]
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Alta Schoolhouse Plans Second Lakeland Preschool Campus at Former Little Sprouts Site
The Tennessee Avenue expansion will add care for one-year-olds and increase childcare capacity in a city where preschool openings remain limited.
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This Week: Water Restrictions Tighten And Talbot House’s Move Faces Opposition
TOP STORIES First up: Florida’s continuing drought means tighter water restrictions for Polk County starting April 3. Cindy Glover reports on what you need to do to save water and avoid fines. Last Friday, roughly 15 protesters lined Memorial Boulevard to make their opposition toTalbot House’s proposed move known. Talbot House will reach another pivot […]
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This Week: A fatal shooting and a suspect at large
TOP STORIES First up: The fatal shooting of 38 year-old Deandre “Dre” Montgomery Sr, outside Jade Fox Lounge in the early hours of Sunday morning has shaken the community and sparked a search for a suspect, Janard Childs, a former friend who Montgomery had sought to help. Anyone with information about Childs’ whereabouts is asked […]
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This week: “Kathleen ain’t North Lakeland”
TOP STORIES First up: Three stories from the north (of Lakeland, that is). Anna Toms covers a contentious community meeting in Kathleen over a proposed government center and other long-standing issues. For residents of Florida House District 51, there’s a special election to choose your state representative this March. We’ve got the info in the […]
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This week: Familiar faces step up across Lakeland
TOP STORIES Ch-Ch-Ch Changes: Three local institutions recently announced top appointments. The common theme — all three leaders come from within our community. The major difference — while The AGB has found its long-term director in Daryl Ward, Anne Kerr is adamant that her time as president of Polk State will be temporary, and LSO’s […]
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What that gunfire on the lake was about — plus Lakeland Electric news this week in Lakeland
TOP STORIES First Up: Cindy Glover’s reporting on fears caused by gunshots during duck hunting season sparked a spirited debate in the comments. Read the full story to get the facts: HEARD IN THE COMMENTS: Heath B. advocated for more education, commenting: “… The more people learn about how safe it actually is, and when […]
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Jobs, schools and a new café — here’s what’s happening in Lakeland this week
TOP STORIES First up: Good news for job seekers and medical professionals, Orlando Health is hosting a job fair this Saturday to fill 1,500 positions. In Education news: Last week we covered Polk’s teacher shortage and the proposed solution of a ballot amendment for a millage rate increase designed to fund increases to teacher and […]
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How Lakeland Regional Health Is Closing Maternity Care Gaps in Polk County
National recognition points to evidence-based care, newborn support and keeping high-quality maternity services close to home.