Last chance for our Candid Conversation!
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
This evening is our 10 year anniversary event and we’re celebrating by spotlighting the stories of people we think are hometown visionaries.
Our own Barry Friedman will join David Bunch and Ana Wood-Rogers as our featured conversationalists. There are still a few seats left if you want to join us.
Residents Voice Concerns at Lakeland Housing Authority Board Meeting
Residents and community leaders voiced concerns at Monday’s Lakeland Housing Authority meeting, prompting calls for greater accountability and public dialogue.
Last week we asked:
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market returned last Saturday.
Did you go?
81% said No
19% said Yes
LkldNow Turns 10: A Decade of Independent, Community-Focused Journalism
From a “crazy dream” to a reliable local news source, LkldNow celebrates 10 years of informing, engaging, and empowering the Lakeland community.
Lakeland Flying Tigers Win Their First Florida State League Championship in Over a Decade
Lakeland Flying Tigers celebrate their first state championship in 13 years.
A New Upscale Cocktail Bar is Coming to Downtown Lakeland: The Velvet Swan
The City Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing the bar where Dissent Brewing used to be.
Kay Klymko Enters Lakeland Mayor’s Race
Retired from healthcare and higher education, Klymko pledges to boost civic engagement, balance growth with well-being, and invest in emergency services.
Will Eliminating Childhood Vaccine Mandates Put Increased Pressure on the Health Care System?
On ‘The Florida Roundup,’ the president of the American College of Physicians said he believes the state not mandating vaccines for children will increase costs for health care.
LAKELAND NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES
Amazon says it’s raising fulfillment and transportation workers’ average pay to $23 per hour and lowering health plan costs | WFTV Orlando
FHSAA basketball state championships are leaving Lakeland after 30 years, a blow to RP Funding Center | Bay News 9
Marsh Rabbit Run has reopened at Circle B Bar Reserve, but Alligator Alley remains closed | Polk County
Polk County teacher creates petition asking for action on student violence | The Ledger
Eaglebrooke Golf Course reopens after renovation | Golf Course Industry
Sheriff Grady Judd tells gun owners that ‘open carry’ will be legal starting Sept. 25, but there are limits | PCSO via YouTube
County Commission considers easing strict liquor laws and allowing Sunday sales in unincorporated Polk | The Ledger
Detroit Tigers break ground on $33 million, 4-story dormitory and rec hall in partnership with City of Lakeland | WFLA
Residents air concerns about Mosaic bid to inject treated wastewater deep underground near Mulberry phosphate operation | Fox 13 News
Lakeland’s proposed $815 million budget keeps tax rate flat while investing in sidewalks, street lights and other infrastructure | The Ledger
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