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Happy Halloween and don’t forget to set your clocks back on Sunday! Before we get to the weekend, let’s get into the local news of the week.
The much-debated Florida Ave. redesign, commonly called the road diet, gets an updated timeline. Josh Shepherd has the details on what Lakelanders can expect.
THE ELECTIONS ARE COMING
It’s 6 days until the midterm elections. We’re breaking down the funding in one of the most competitive local races: the School Board District 3 run-off. Plus, we’re continuing to debunk more myths and misconceptions about voting, including a new one we saw circulating on social media.
Polk County’s Nonpartisan School Board Race Draws Partisan Support
October 29, 2026
More Voting Myths, Debunked
October 26, 2026
Polk Supervisor of Elections Debunks Social Media Ballot Rumors
October 23, 2026
Reader Poll
Have you voted yet?
MORE FROM LKLDNOW
Now in its 20th year, LPD’s Cops for Kids event opens up for registration. Anna Toms covers the annual program’s impact.
Registration for LPD’s Cops for Kids Begins Oct. 26 and 27
October 23, 2026
PLANNING YOUR WEEKEND?
LKLDBRIEFS: Bite-sized news.
35th Annual Red Ribbon Run Coming Saturday, Oct. 31
October 28, 2026
Polk Disables Public Comments on County-Run Social Media Accounts
October 22, 2026
RECOMMENDED READS:Local news from vetted sources.
Where should a high-speed rail station go in Polk? County seeks input | Gary White, The Ledger (Paywall)
Lakeland man pleads guilty to shooting innocent horse over money: SAO | Ashley Suter, News Channel 8
Polk State is in early stages of creating armed guardian program | Gary White, The Ledger (Paywall)
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