Here’s what scares us on Halloween
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
Happy Halloween! We hope you all have a scary but safe time tonight and through the weekend.
If you ask what scares us the most – it’s the idea of a Lakeland without a dedicated local news source. Just the thought gives us chills!
Tomorrow kicks off LkldNow’s annual NewsMatch fundraising drive.
As a nonprofit, we work to keep our journalism free to access so everyone can be informed about the place we call home. But running a newsroom, especially with experienced journalists, is far from free. So we rely on your support. Whether you can give a donation of $10, $100 or $1,000, every bit helps us to keep reporting on Lakeland and delivering the news where you want to find it – from your inbox to your favorite social media platform.
The even better news is that starting Nov 1, NewsMatch and our local match partners will double your donation up to $1,000, making your support go twice as far.
If you’ve valued LkldNow’s reporting on the storm or the election or any of the other truly local stories we covered this year, please consider becoming a supporter.
Voter resources
With Election Day just five days away, LkldNow offers two important resources:
- Before you vote, research the candidates for local office and where they stand on timely issues at lkldnow.com/voterguide2024.
- After the polls close at 7 on Tuesday, get live election results for local, state and national races at lkldnow.com/electionresults.
Lakeland’s Lakes Have Recovered from Massive Wastewater Spills, City Says
Fecal coliform and E. coli levels were more than six times the contamination threshold in some lakes, but they have returned to normal.
Low-Flying Planes Over Lakeland Were Spraying for Mosquitoes
Some residents were happy to see action against the pesky pests while others expressed concern for safety of people, pets and other animals.
Nearly One-Third of Polk Voters Have Already Cast Ballots
Early walk-in voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday; elections supervisor predicts a 72% final Polk voter turnout.
Milton Brought More Mosquitoes, So Polk Is Increasing its Spraying
Planes will spray chemicals this weekend between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. starting tonight. Also: FEMA opens a center in Bartow.
Harden Boulevard Site Selected for a Lakeland Senior Center
The hub for senior services will be located near Beacon Road and is projected to open next June.
Elder Care Professionals Share Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers
A candid conversation on health care and aging focused on maintaining the loved one’s independence and the carer’s mental health.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Lake Bonny drawdown taking longer than expected; Army Corps is looking at 25-30 days | Fox 13 News
Storm debris collection: Lakeland expects to complete the first pass by mid-December | The Ledger
Early-morning fatality: Semi runs over drunk man lying on New Tampa Highway | Fox 13 News
Tri-County Human Services opens a new campus off South Combee Road as it celebrates 50th anniversary | Fox 13 News
Pumping constraints mean it could take 25-30 days to lower the level of Lake Bonny | The Ledger
FEMA specialists are going door-to-door in some neighborhoods harmed by Hurricane Milton | Spectrum News 9
Lakeland man wins top prize of $2 million in a Lottery scratch-off game | News Channel 8
School-bound passenger, 16, killed in pre-dawn crash at County Line and Ewell roads Friday | 10 Tampa Bay
Lakeland Linder becomes Avelo’s sixth base as the airline employs a dual-airport strategy with Orlando | Simple Flying
Just Cares Fall Festival | Thursday | 6-9 p.m. | Just Dance, 124 S. Kentucky Ave.
Check out a family-friendly alternative to Halloween with games, activities, music, dancing, and candy. Free.
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical | Friday – Sunday | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave.
The play is performed the next three weekends on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24-$30.
Art Crawl | Sunday | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St.
More than 60 local artists will show their works at this family-friendly and pet-friendly festival that includes live performances and art demonstrations. Eight food and beverage vendors will be on hand. Free.
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