Burns is no longer running to represent District B Northeast, leaving Terry Coney unopposed for now.
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Ashley Troutman Enters the Race for Lakeland City Commission
Local business owner and community leader with deep Lakeland roots bids for District C Southwest.
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NAACP’s Terry Coney Runs for Lakeland City Commission
A lifelong Lakelander, Terry Coney enters the Commission District B race with a focus on youth engagement, infrastructure and inclusive growth.
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Don Burns Runs for Lakeland City Commission Promising Blue-Collar Perspective
From podcast host to city commission candidate, Don Burns says he’s ready to bring transparency, infrastructure focus and everyday insight to local government.
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City Commissioner to Leave with Two Years Left in Term
Commissioner Bill Read was partway through his third term when he announced his resignation.
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‘No Kings’ Rally Draws Hundreds Downtown
Lakeland’s Munn Park teemed Saturday evening with Trump protestors.
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Odisho Bids for Commission Again
Construction manager wants to see Lakeland pursue ‘smart growth.’
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Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Challenger
Cedrick Valrie, a theology professor, has entered the 2025 race to head the City of Lakeland.
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They Came to Defend Free Speech and a YouTube Influencer
About 80 people gathered in Lakeland’s Munn Park Saturday morning to rally for God and a red Polk County.
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Singer to Face Musick for Commission
Kim-Marie Noble enters race for Lakeland District D City Commission seat held by Mike Musick since 2021.