Honoring military veterans
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, and let me say thank you to all who have served. In honor of the day, we’ve compiled some of the articles from this year featuring Polk County veterans:
- School Board honors 104-year-old Black World War II veteran
- Post office named after Marine who died in battle
- Monuments & memories: 8th ‘Flight To Honor’ brings local veterans to D.C.
The holiday also means a three-day weekend for many. For our small-but-mighty newsroom, it’s a much needed and appreciated break — especially after Tuesday’s long night of city election results coverage. (Did you vote in the city elections? Why or Why not? Tell us in this quick survey)
So this Friday, in observance of Veteran’s Day, we are going to do our best to take the day off and won’t be publishing any new articles. I say it this way because taking time off is one of the few things LkldNow’s staff tends to not do enough. But even we think it’s important to disconnect from the news every once in a while.
This means we won’t have a reporter photographing the Veterans Day ceremony and parade on Saturday, but if you are going and want to share your photos, we’ll happily curate a gallery. You can tag @LkldNow on Facebook or Instagram or email your photos to newstips@lkldnow.com.
Be well, be safe, have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll be back on the beat as usual on Monday.
City Commission Election Results: McLeod Wins, LaLonde and Simmons Head to Runoff
Turnout was low with only 14.9% of the city’s registered voters casting ballots — more than half of them by mail.
Veterans Day: Lakeland to Honor Service Members with Many Events
An annual breakfast, ceremony and parade will celebrate Lakeland’s veterans.
2023 Runoff Voting: When, Where, How
Sample ballot, early voting, find your polling place
City Commission Northwest District: Runoff candidates
Two candidates are vying for the seat on the City Commission representing Northwest Lakeland in the Dec. 5 runoff election. (See a map of commission districts.) Registered voters throughout Lakeland can vote in […]
Runoff Candidates Answer Five Questions
We asked the City Commission candidates five questions and they answered. We are offering the candidates’ responses together so that they can be more easily compared. The responses are presented as submitted without […]
Lakeland Regional Health Opens Kathleen Road Facility
The new location offers primary care and family medicine. An emergency department is coming soon.
Lakeland Voters Will Choose Two City Commissioners Tuesday
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both races include one current commissioner and two challengers.
City’s First ‘Solar Microgrid’ Neighborhood Planned for NW Lakeland
Lakeland Electric is partnering with Highland Homes to create a solar-powered subdivision of 77 interconnected homes.
School District: Addressing Students’ Mental Health is Vital to Educating Them
But there are nearly three dozen vacancies in the district’s Behavior and Mental Health Department.
LkldNow Kicks Off NewsMatch Campaign to Sustain Local Reporting
Donations by local supporters are matched twice – first by national funders and then by Lakeland philanthropists.
High School Football Scoreboard
Scores for games involving teams from Lakeland: Check for updates during the games and return later for final results.
School Board Member Says Farming and Ranching Are Still Great Career Options
There are six agriculture academies and pre-academies at Lakeland area schools.
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CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Legislative committee considers $8 million for Lakeland appeals court building | The Florida Bar
From Lakeland to Nashville: McCoy Moore, 22, is making his mark in music | ABC Action News
Lakeland Fire Department collecting pet food donations at all its stations this week | 10 Tampa Bay
Youth activism leads to a ban on smoking and vaping in ‘active’ Polk County parks | News Channel 8
Downtown parking study suggests increasing rates | The Ledger
Polk commissioners consider short-term rental regulations aimed at stemming parties | News Channel 8
Pilot project aims to create drinkable water at Polk treatment plant near Kathleen | Fox 13 News
Live Green Ecofest | Saturday | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Munn Park
The family festival highlighting local environmentally friendly organizations includes local vendors, kids crafts and info from non-profits. Presented by GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Lakeland. Free.
Veterans Day Celebration and Parade | Saturday | 10 a.m. | Veterans Park
This year’s observance, hosted by the Polk Veterans Council, honors the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The annual parade leaves at 11 a.m. from the north side of the park and proceeds to Munn Park.
Lakeland Concert Band | Sunday | 1:45 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium
The annual Salute to Veterans Concert opens the 2023-24 season. The concert and parking are free and no tickets are needed.
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