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Category: People

Posted inSocial Services

At Talbot House, Maria Cruz Takes the Lead as Brenda Reddout Retires

by Stephanie Claytor December 15, 2022February 1, 2023

Cruz, a key figure behind Orlando’s homeless diversion and prevention program, joined the Lakeland nonprofit in April

Posted inPeople

Lakeland Brings Christmas to Young Cancer Patient

by Kimberly C. Moore December 14, 2022December 15, 2022

Mackenzie Orth, an 8-year-old who loves Christmas, was visited by Santa, a ‘magical’ horse, a high school chorus and a crowd of well-wishers

Posted inPeople

Polk Public Schools Recognize 39 Presidential Scholars

by Kimberly C. Moore December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

Two Lakeland students were honored as districtwide winners in the national program.

Robin Phillips
Posted inPeople

Phillips Photographers Building Sells as Owner Refocuses His Career

by Donna Renfroe December 12, 2022December 16, 2022

At 68, Robin Phillips will concentrate on photo restoration. The Florida Avenue building his father constructed in 1962 is being sold to the publisher of The Lakelander magazine.

Posted inPeople

Lake Gibson High’s Natalie McSwain Named Polk Teacher of the Year

by Kimberly C. Moore December 7, 2022December 8, 2022

The Spanish teacher receives a $5,000 check and the use of a Hyundai Elantra for two years. “I love my students. I love what I teach,” she said.

Posted inPeople

World War II Veteran, 103, Recalls Pacific Battles

by Kimberly C. Moore December 7, 2022December 8, 2022

Lakeland resident Kenneth Pennington, a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran, participated in nine major engagements during WWII.

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LPD’s Marvin Tarver Promoted to Assistant Chief

by Kimberly C. Moore November 25, 2022December 1, 2022

The 52-year-old captain becomes one of three assistant chiefs just as Sammy Taylor succeeds Ruben Garcia as chief.

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School Board Welcomes New Members, Retains Wyatt as Chairwoman

by Kimberly C. Moore November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Justin Sharpless and Rick Nolte were sworn in to office, as Lisa Miller and Kay Fields begin their second and fifth terms respectively.

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Scott Franklin Reflects on His Military Service and Jan. 6

by Kimberly C. Moore November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

The Congressman from Lakeland was shaped by his years as a Navy aviator

Posted inPeople

Sammy Taylor Named Lakeland Police Chief

by Kimberly C. Moore November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

The assistant police chief’s promotion takes effect Dec. 1 upon the retirement of Chief Ruben Garcia.

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