Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
It’s been two weeks since the last newsletter so I’m trying a different layout for this edition to make it easier to get caught up on the local news you need.
First up, for the 17% of you who responded to the poll to say you will be going to the Christmas parade, find the lowdown including route info, parking and chair rules:
2025 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Know Before You Go
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.
Next Up: Cindy Glover has been following a developing story as the city commission wrestles with the the pricing of three CRA-owned properties. A decision is expected at the next City Commission meeting on Dec. 15.
Lakeland Commission Splits Over Mass Market Property Discounts
November 18, 2025
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MORE LKLDNOW NEWS
More local news you might have missed over the holiday, plus some that made us grateful for our community: remembering a special turkey and a sit-down with two local kids and their vision for neighborhood news.
Local Preservationist Plans to Relocate FSC’s President’s Residence
December 8, 2025
Lakeland’s Late Night Dessert Shop Debuts with Weekend Event
December 5, 2025
Polk County Issues Burn Ban After Drier Than Usual 2025
December 2, 2025
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LAKELAND NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB
Lakeland High heads to state finals after defeating Ponte Vedra in FHSAA football semifinal | The St. Augustine Record
Harrison student recognized with YoungArts award for musical theater | The Ledger (Paywall)
The new Aldi at 2900 Lakeland Highlands Road opened Dec. 4 |The Ledger (Paywall)
As ever, thank you for being a LkldNow reader.
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director, LkldNow
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