Thank you for answering our September appeal
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
Thank you to everyone who answered our recent fundraising call. Together, you all raised a little over $1,000. While we didn’t reach the goal of 1 in 3 readers, nearly 50 new donors stepped up to support this work of providing independent local journalism that is free to all readers. We thank you.
Our biggest fundraising season is yet to come. During November and December, we’ll be able to take advantage of matching funds from NewsMatch to double the impact of our local donors. We’re working on an exciting end-of-year event. Details coming soon on that!
In the meantime, thank you again to everyone who helped with our September fundraiser.
Parents and Teachers Applaud New Cellphone Restrictions in Public Schools
Cellphone use during “instructional time” is now against the law without teacher permission.
RP Funding Center Property Could Be Site for 6th District Court of Appeal
Judge John Stargel asked the City Commission to keep an eye out for 3 to 5 acres that could accommodate a new courthouse complex.
Lakeland Commission Passes $746.9 Million Budget
Vote was 6-1 with Commissioner Bill Read dissenting because funds were not yet allocated for construction of a fire station in north Lakeland.
Lakeland’s New Kelly Branch Library ‘Small but Nice,’ Patrons Say
The satellite branch’s opening last week marked a new chapter for the city’s Kelly Recreation Complex.
Read Is Reelected; Six Vie for Two City Commission Seats
Qualifying for the 2023 municipal election ended at noon on Friday. Early voting begins Oct. 23 and Election Day is Nov. 7.
No Criminal Charges For Nolte In Campaign Finance Violations Case
Nolte was fined by the Florida Election Commission after admitting that he committed 10 misdemeanor and one felony violations.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Start date to rebuild the I-4/SR 33 interchange advances to late 2024 from 2027 | The Ledger
Responding to state law, Polk School Board considers removing sexual orientation and gender identity from discrimination policy | News Channel 8
Lakeland companies Eagle Hemp and Trim Life Labs file for Chapter 11 reorganization, citing credit card processor errors | Tampa Bay Business Journal (subscriber-only story)
Lakeland residents Hal and Marjorie Hollis Roberts establish a Roberts Academy for children with dyslexia at Vanderbilt University | The Tennesean
Internship leads to full-time position at Citrus Connection for first-generation college student | Polk State College
Peace River Center opens a Children’s Resiliency Campus at Williamsburg Square | The Daily Ridge
Oakbridge Publix is scheduled to re-open Nov. 9, employees say | The Ledger
Dream Center’s Mike Cooper works to ‘take the edge off’ the effects of violent crime | Spectrum News 9
Before becoming a gridiron standout, Jaylon Glover had to choose: dance at Harrison or football at Lake Gibson | KSL.com
Lakeland Alzheimers caregivers learn how to create ‘moments that matter’ | ABC Action News
LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken expanding to Winter Haven | The Ledger (subscribers-only story)
Theater: “Unnecessary Farce” | Friday – Sunday | Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College
The comedy by Paul Slade Smith will be performed this weekend and next with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday (also a 7:30 p.m. show next Thursday) Tickets: $20.
Tai Chi | Saturday | 8 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Frankie Hart of Satya Life Yoga leads a free session of this moving meditation practice on the parks’s great lawn as part of its Mind, Body, Movement series. No prior knowledge of Tai Chi is required. Comfortable clothing and flat shoes are recommended.
Hispanic Festival | Saturday | 1-9 p.m. | Lake Mirror
The 25th anniversary edition of the Lakeland Hispanic Festival is presented by Master Music Events and will feature salsa, merengue and rumba. Admission: $15.
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