City’s Commercial Garbage Customers Can Recycle to Create Fuel
Businesses will pay the same rate to recycle waste as they would to have it dumped at the county landfill.
Polk Schools Celebrate Seven National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The students are among the top 1% of scholars in the country. Five of the seven live in Lakeland.
Sun ‘n Fun 2023 Features the Blue Angels and Parking Improvements
New Sun ‘n Fun Director Gene Conrad has introduced changes aimed at a better experience for visitors, pilots and vendors.
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.
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.
Introducing Cindy Glover, LkldNow’s New Editor
Glover will oversee our news operation. Founder Barry Friedman will remain actively involved as editor-at-large.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hopes DeSantis-Backed Bill Will Deliver Long-Sought I-4/SR 33 Improvements
The ‘Moving Florida Forward’ proposal could provide $197 million for road widening, roundabouts, wildlife crossings and traffic signals.
School Superintendent Conducting Community Conversation Tour
The feedback tour kicks off at the Dream Center of Lakeland, 635 W. 5th St., on March 20.
Entrepreneur Moves His Tech Startup from Lakeland to St. Petersburg, Citing Larger Talent Pool
Relic Ticket’s Hunter Abramson had been named Catapult’s Entrepreneur of the Year in January.
Lakeland Regional Health Agrees to Repay $4 Million in Medicaid Funds
The U.S. Justice Department said LRH made “improper donations” in order to receive matching funds from the Medicaid program.
Harden Boulevard Reopens Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident
Lakeland resident, 69, dies after he lost control of his vehicle and he was ejected when it rolled over.
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