As Lakeland recovers after Milton…

Friends:

As everybody in Lakeland works to recover from Hurricane Milton, the staff of LkldNow sends you wishes for strength and hope as we all clean up and rebuild.

Our news team is continuing its coverage of Milton and its effects on Lakeland.

We have launched a text-only version of LkldNow for our readers who have spotty online connections in the aftermath of the storm. Stay connected at https://text.lkldnow.com.

Many thanks to Newspack, the company whose news platform powers LkldNow, for implementing this low-bandwidth site.

Here is our coverage of Hurricane Milton up to now:

Live Blog: Lakeland Assesses the Damage from Hurricane Milton

Watch this page for updates throughout the day about how Lakeland fared and how to stay safe.

Live Blog: Lakeland Hunkers Down as Hurricane Milton Approaches

Watch this page for updates throughout the day as Hurricane Milton starts affecting Lakeland.

Live Blog: Lakeland Prepares for Milton; Polk Schools Extend Closure to Friday

Watch this page for updates throughout the day as Lakeland residents get ready for the hurricane to traverse Central Florida.

Local Emergency Resources for Before and After the Storm

LInks to local, state and national information sources to keep you informed

Polk County Emergency Shelters

General shelters opened Tuesday, along with shelters for people with pets and those with special needs.

Lakeland Officials Urge Residents to ‘Get Ready Now’ for Hurricane Milton

City expects widespread power outages as dangerous Category 5 storm heads our way.

Polk County Public Schools Cancel Tuesday-Thursday Classes Ahead of Hurricane Milton

After-school activities on Monday are also canceled.

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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.