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Trinity Laurino

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We get a lot of feedback at LkldNow and in this season of gratitude, we want to say thank you to everyone who takes the time to let us know how we’re doing. Your notes of encouragement brighten our days and strengthen our resolve. Your thoughtful critiques help us to be better at fulfilling our mission of presenting impartial news that fosters community engagement.

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Lakeland Linder Airport Soars to New Heights, But Not Everyone Is On Board

The formerly sleepy airport has evolved into a high-tech hub. Airport officials are pursuing commercial passenger service next.

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing in Field Shortly After Leaving Lakeland Linder Airport

Two passengers emerged unscathed after the single-engine Cessna Skyhawk touched down in a north Lakeland pasture.

Lakeland Man Who ‘Shot in the Air’ While Driving Charged With 4 Counts of Attempted Murder

Suspect said he ‘didn’t know why’ he fired five or six rounds in the direction of three sheriff’s deputies and another person at 1:45 a.m.

RP Funding Center Gets a New Director

Cindy Collins is coming from Huntington, West Virginia, and brings knowledge about finding a venue’s niche.

Detroit Tigers Plan to Build $33 Million Dorm and Stay in Lakeland Until 2044

The City Commission will vote a proposal to issue bonds on behalf of the Tigers for the new dormitory, cafeteria and rec hall.

High School Football Scoreboard

Scores for games involving teams from Lakeland: Check for updates during the games and return later for final results.

Polk County Teachers Frustrated As Raises Are Slow In Arriving

At least one district official said raises would be in their November paycheck. But they will actually be distributed in December.

CURATED LAKELAND NEWS

After last week’s fire, community rallies to enable today’s distribution at Combee Road food bank | News Channel 8

Polk’s cities plead to ‘let the voters decide’ on a half-cent sales tax for roads, but county commissioners reject it 4-1 | The Ledger

Access Church’s Lis Burns won big on ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics’ TV show | Fox 13 News

At Publix, Todd Jones becomes executive chairman, Kevin Murphy moves to CEO, and John Goff will be president | Winsight Grocery Business

People rally to help as Combee Road food bank recovers from arson fire | Spectrum News 9

Southwest Middle School art students make, design and paint their own skateboards | Spectrum News 9

FSC volleyball coach and three players bond over shared diabetes diagnosis | ABC Action News

Lakeland-based Draken International is helping train Ukrainian pilots in Romania | Forbes

Lakeland construction company owner sentenced to 33 months in federal wire-fraud case | Department of Justice

Public parking expanded in Main Street garage for the holiday season | The Ledger

Food pantry organizer ponders next steps after arson fire ravages the Combee Road site | News Channel 8

Family-friendly things to do over Thankgsgiving break | Lakeland Mom

Adventure Day | Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Get creative with giant plastic bricks and a Rigamajig cart on the lawn across from the Nature Center. Open to guests of all ages with adult supervision.

Salsa y Bachata | Sunday | 3 p.m. | The Club at Eaglebrooke
Start your week with a boost of Salsa y Bachata music and dance. Bachata class starts at 3 p.m. followed by a social until 7 pm. No partner required. Business casual – no denims/jeans or collarless shirts. $15 (cash only.)

Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service | Sunday | 6 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Church
The service at 3140 Troy Ave. is presented by the newly formed Interfaith Coalition of Polk County, which includes representatives of Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Unitarian Universalist congregations. Donations for KidsPACK are appreciated.

Check our full calendar
Los Trompos, the spinning-top art pieces that double as playground rides, have returned to Bonnet Springs Park as a permanent installation. Unlike the temporary placement of Los Trompos when the park opened a year ago, Los Trompos are now surrounded by artificial turf and rubberized flooring. The tops, whose designs are based on traditional Mexican weavings, are presented by the Bell-Barnett Family Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation. | Barry Friedman, LkldNow
Bonnet Springs Park has opened its first trail through the woods. It’s a quarter-mile, mulched path between the Butterfly Garden and the lagoon near the Nature Center. | Barry Friedman, LkldNow

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Barry Friedman founded Lkldnow.com in 2015 as the culmination of a career in print and digital journalism. Since 1982, he has used the tools of reporting, editing and content curation to help people in Lakeland understand their community better.