The Benefits Cliff: Why a Raise Is Hurting One Full-Time Working Mom in Polk County

A Polk County Schools employee faces the “benefits cliff” after a modest raise, with food and transportation costs squeezing every paycheck.


Have you used Citrus Connection’s Lakeland Squeeze service?

Lakeland to Pave Over More of Easton Drive’s Bricks

Repeated washouts have been dangerous for motorists and costly for the city.

Rainbow Roots Festival Set for Oct. 12 in Lakeland

Rainbow Roots Festival brings art, history and pride to Lakeland this October.

Longtime Lakeland Business and Resident Receive Beautification Awards

John Tankson has spent five decades tending the lush, tropical landscape at his home on West 13th Street.

Remembering Reverend Richard Richardson

From Cambridge to Lakeland, the 95-year-old pastor, businessman and civic leader left a lasting legacy of faith, service and quiet strength.

LkldNow’s Voter Guide to the 2025 City Elections is Live 

A note from LkldNow’s executive director

From a LkldNow Sponsor

Senior Scholars Program Offers Lakelanders Mind-Sharpening Classes

By Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center 

Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center classes start October 13.

LAKELAND NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

Lakeland High School student’s artwork to appear on 400,000 Polk tax bills this fall | Tampa Bay 28

Lakeland’s nuisance abatement board shuts down Norman Drive home known for ‘illegal activity’ | Fox 13

Publix to allow open carry in stores under changes in Florida law | WFLA

Aerial image of the First United Methodist Church’s annual pumpkin patch captured by Will Corl. | Courtesy of First United Methodist Church. Share your photos of Lakeland life with us at mail@lkldnow.com and it could be featured here.

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