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On Monday, the city of Lakeland announced it’s paying $125,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit resulting from a police dog bite. We cover the details, including the incident that led to it all.
Josh Shepherd has the scoop on the other decisions your city commissioners made on Sept. 21, including the state of the red-light camera program.
Lakeland Paying $125k to Settle a Police Negligence Lawsuit
September 23, 2026
City Hall Scoop 9/21: Eye On Lakeland’s Red-Light Cameras
September 21, 2026
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A new apartment complex is billing itself as “attainable luxury.” Are concepts like this the answer to Lakeland’s shortage of homes for middle incomer earners?
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments in South Lakeland
September 24, 2026
Need some good news to get you through the week? Sarah Semon reports on New Beginnings High School’s success helping more students earn a high school degree and enter the workforce prepared.
Take landscape inspiration from September’s beautification winners.
Erin Grant reports on Florida Poly’s effort to create a more dynamic campus experience by expanding the college’s sports program.
Lakeland’s September 2026 Beautification Award Winners
September 19, 2026
Florida Poly Takes the Field with Expanded Sports Programs
September 18, 2026
LKLDBRIEFS: Bite-sized local news you don’t want to miss.
Lakeland Man Found Dead Following Voyeurism Investigation
Grievous Angel Hosts Dolly Parton Night Market Saturday, Sept. 19
First Window for Duck Hunting Opens This Weekend
Major Children’s Resale Event Coming Sept. 25-27 to Lakeland
RECOMMENDED READS: Local news from vetted sources.
Why a 1922 building in Lakeland’s downtown has met the wrecking ball | Paul Catala, The Ledger (Paywall)
Polk State College grad invents self-bathing machine after grandmother’s death | Ariel Plasencia, Fox 13
Emu captured while walking along Polk Parkway | ABC7 Staff
On a more personal note: Anna is out this week for her pending nuptials! Congratulations to the soon to be Toms-Dragan family. We wish you the most beautiful wedding day and an even more beautiful marriage.
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director, LkldNow
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