environment
Environmentalists Have Long-Range Hopes for Preserving Fragile Land
Polk County voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether to extend the ad valorem tax that has allowed the county to buy environmentally sensitive lands, such as Circle B Bar Reserve.
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Head of Special-Needs Daycare Centers Charged With $400K Medicaid Fraud
Lakeland parents scramble to find care after abrupt closure of four facilities for medically fragile children.
City Makes it Easier to Build Affordable Housing in Commercial Zones
Lakeland city commissioners voted unanimously Monday to make it easier for developers to put affordable, multifamily projects alongside warehouses and factories in commercial or light industrial areas of Lakeland.
Polk Plans to Boost Special Ed Funding by $3.1 Million
Massive infusion of resources comes after years of complaints that students were not receiving help.
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local government
Local Demand for Vasectomies Is Up, But So Are Wait Times
Lakeland has a limited number of urologists who offer the procedure, which has increased in popularity since the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Cleveland Heights YMCA Seeks Zoning Approval for $21 Million Expansion
The project would dramatically expand the almost 60-year-old facility and nearly double the number of children it can serve.
Consultant Faces 7 Misdemeanor Charges for ‘Ugly’ School Board Campaign Texts
James Dunn is charged with violating Florida election laws regarding disclosing the funding of campaign messages.
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neighborhoods
City Approves 2 Apartment Complexes; Lakeland Electric General Manager Named
The Lakeland City Commission approved two new apartment complexes, and the city manager announced that Mike Beckham is the new general manager of Lakeland Electric.
Lakeland Electric Updates City Commission on Storm Outages
Lakeland Electric Assistant General Manager Joey Curry gave city commissioners an update on the city-owned utility’s performance during and after Hurricane Ian.
Lakeland Smart Growth Forum Addresses Housing Needs, Infrastructure
About 100 people attended a Smart Growth Summit to discuss Lakeland’s increasing population and ways to handle it in the future.
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Introducing Cindy Glover, LkldNow’s New Editor
Glover will oversee our news operation. Founder Barry Friedman will remain actively involved as editor-at-large.
10 Lakeland Nonprofits Receive $2,500 Grants from OMS Group
Grants will help to fund tutoring, healthcare, opera, job training, and independent journalism.
New Food Truck Brings Persian Flavors to Lakeland
The Feasts of Persia food truck merges the flavors of Iran and the U.S. The signature dish is a kabob burger.
FlixBus Plans Service from Lakeland to Tampa, Orlando and Miami
The service targets commuters by using the Gow B. Fields Park and Ride on U.S. 98 near Interstate 4.
Lakeland Residents React to 6-Week Abortion Ban Proposal
Protests came a day after legislation was introduced in the Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks.
Final Update: Florida Avenue Reopened After Only One Commuter Cycle
Work had been expected to disrupt downtown traffic for much of the week, but it was completed in less than a day.
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