The journalist, who grew up in Lakeland, became LkldNow’s second hire in 2022.
Category: People
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Worthington Decker Abruptly Out at Lakeland Economic Development
She was thought to be a successor to Steve Scruggs, 63, who has decided to stay on.
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Introducing Robert Meyerowitz, LkldNow’s New Editor
Meyerowitz, an experienced editor, says he was attracted to LkldNow by our hyperlocal focus and our nonprofit business model.
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Joe Tedder honored with the Jere Annis Award
On Tuesday, January 14, alumni of Leadership Lakeland gathered in denim and diamonds to honor the outstanding service and achievements of past participants in the Chamber’s leadership development program.
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Lakeland Native Phyllis Adams Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
The Kathleen High School grad was asked to sing ‘Amazing Grace’ nearly eight years ago, but had to keep it a secret.
Posted inCity Hall
Rob Hernandez Promoted to Lakeland Deputy City Manager
Eighteen months after coming to Lakeland as assistant city manager, Rob Hernandez has been promoted to deputy city manager following Emily Colón’s recent departure. The job comes with a $20,000-a-year raise.
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Jimmy Carter, Who Died Sunday, Visited Lakeland During 1980 Presidential Campaign
The president was greeted by then-Mayor Carrie Oldham, who had suggested he come to Lakeland during a White House visit.
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Student from Lakeland Earns Full Scholarship to Duke University
Alexander Andrade, who attends the Bartow IB School, is also a Presidential Scholar and a National Merit semifinalist.
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Entrepreneur Jeannie Weaver Lopez, 39, Succumbs to Illness
The owner of Revival craft cocktail lounge and the new Peach House restaurant near Lake Morton died of a respiratory disease.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Regional Health Infection Prevention Chief Haight Honored
He is one of 128 doctors named as a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America this year.