A holiday plea from our founder
Barry Friedman
Founder and Editor
I’ll make this quick. LkldNow’s winter fund-raising effort ends in 12 days. If you value our community-centered news about Lakeland, please donate now. Your gift will double in impact through matching dollars from NewsMatch and generous local supporters. We still have over $15,000 in available matching dollars and you can help us secure these funds.
LkldNow remains free to read because we believe the information needed for good citizenship needs to be available to all regardless of ability to pay. But producing the news isn’t free. We rely on community support to maintain this vital resource. So please help if you value learning about Lakeland through LkldNow.
One more thing: We’ll continue publishing on LkldNow.com and on social media through the holidays, but this newsletter is taking a break. Until next year, we wish you a season filled with joy and meaning.
Emergency Care Options Multiply as Four Hospital Systems Expand Into Lakeland
HCA Florida’s two freestanding emergency rooms – one of them opens Monday – are part of a wave of new facilities.
Supporters Rally Around Lakeland Woman Accused of Insurance Company Threat
Crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $62,500; two legal experts say police were obligated to charge her.
State Road 33 Reconstruction Starts Next Month
A two-lane stretch will be widened north of Old Combee Road past Bridgewater and toward Florida Poly and warehouses.
Avelo Is Halting Flights Between Lakeland and Atlanta – For Now
The airline reports overall growth in Lakeland, but the Atlanta route didn’t attract enough passengers; service ends Jan. 5.
Rabbit Marsh Run Trail Reopens at Circle B Bar Reserve
The popular Alligator Alley remains closed for repairs.
Entrepreneurs Plan to Open a Food Hall at Lakeland Airport
The eatery would combine Asian treats with American classics; city commissioners will consider a lease on Monday.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
‘Greater Lakeland’ documentary series looks at women in aviation | WEDU
School volunteers may have to pay $100 for enhanced background checks under a new law | The Ledger
Florida State Guard will build an air base on the south side of Lakeland’s airport | The Ledger
Attorneys weigh in on threat charges against Briana Boston, who is now on house arrest | News Channel 8
St. Thomas Aquinas defeats Lakeland 34-0 for sixth straight state football title | Sports Illustrated
Lakeland police charge woman with making threats after ending insurance call with ‘delay, deny, depose’ | ABC News
Operatic Christmas | Thursday | 7 p.m. | Polk Theatre
Soprano Tatiana Kallman performs holiday classics. Tickets: $25-$65
The Nutcracker | 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday | RP Funding Center
Florida Dance Arts performs the holiday favorite. Tickets: $40 adults; $30 children 2-12.
A Candid Conversation With Gilbert King | Saturday | 7 p.m. | Polk Theatre
LkldNow welcomes the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Devil in the Grove” and creator of the “Bone Valley” podcast to Lakeland. It’s a fund-raiser to support community journalism in Lakeland. Tickets: $30-$80.
Now through the end of the month, your gifts to LkldNow are doubled through NewsMatch and generous local funders.
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