Updates: award, voter guide, support Trinity Laurino Executive Director Before diving into this week’s news, including results from Tuesday’s primary, here are three quick updates: 1. Kudos to Kimberly C. Moore! We’re thrilled to share that Kimberly won a Sunshine State Award for breaking news from the Society of Professional Journalists. Her outstanding coverage of […]
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Donations and Volunteers Needed for ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supply Event
Thousands of donated school supplies will be delivered to 28 Lakeland-area schools on Wednesday.
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Lakeland’s New ‘Downtown Art Trail’ Uses Tech to Boost Appreciation
The city’s webpage and a new QR code help downtown visitors learn about Lakeland’s many public artworks.
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Airport gets 7 new destinations | New VA clinic
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS Shop for vintage finds | Friday-Saturday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | RP Funding CenterThe Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market returns to Lakeland, offering antiques, home decor, women’s wear and more. $7 admission (under 7 free). Free parking. Check emerging visual artists | Friday | 6-10 p.m. | ART-ifact […]
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Restaurant openings, closings | Polk Museum’s ‘transformational’ gift | Supermarket shuffle
Saying goodbye to some Lakeland eateries, but hello to many more Barry Friedman Founder and Editor-at-large For people who like to keep up with the Lakeland dining scene, I’d like to direct your attention to a recent gem on LkldNow. It’s an update on restaurant openings and closings and a reminder of the spirit of […]
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Bear sightings | candidate forums | teacher vacancies
The story behind the bear story Cindy Glover Editor LkldNow staffers don’t usually interview people while wearing our pajamas — or before we’ve had at least one cup of coffee. But when my phone squawked at 7:20 a.m. Monday with an AlertPolk message about a black bear in my neighborhood, I looked out my windows […]
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Arts funding vetoed | Hooters closes | Lakeland Electric rebates
You won’t be hearing from us next week Cindy Glover & Trinity Laurino Editor & Executive Director LkldNow will be off the week of July 1-5. We’re adopting a company-wide break to recharge so we can continue to fire on all cylinders when we return. Since July 1 last year, our small-but-mighty news organization has […]
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Polk County School District Works To Solve Third Pay Glitch in One Year
4,200 employees saw their pay posted late and some incurred overdraft fees.
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First Avelo Lakeland flight | FSC’s new president
Learn who’s running for office this year Barry Friedman Founder and Editor-at-large Over the next few months, you’ll be reading more about the smiling faces on the collage above. They represent a snapshot of the local candidates you will be seeing on election ballots this year when we vote on Aug. 20 and Nov. 5. […]
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Electric bills rising | Hurricane season | Murder charges
News as a dialogue Cindy Glover Editor In the digital age, news is no longer a one-way street. It’s a dialogue. We often get thoughtful comments, questions and tips from LkldNow readers. Last week, two such messages prompted us to update and improve articles soon after they were published. When readers engage with us, our […]