Last week’s marathon City Commission meeting spawned a lot of news with several issues that may be decided at this coming Monday’s meeting, the last one of 2025 and the last of Mayor Bill Mutz and Commissioner Reed’s terms. We covered the contention around the sale of three CRA-owned properties last week.
This week, Cindy Glover dives into the meeting’s spirited debate on how to fund $69.4 million in needed stormwater projects over the next decade.
Next Up: In housing news, the City Commission is considering revisions to the housing development plan at the former Wedgewood golf course, and we got the scoop on local preservationist, Gregory Fancelli’s plans for a big move.
Local Preservationist Plans to Relocate FSC’s President’s Residence
December 8, 2025
Green and Growing: Insight Polk reporter Kayla Borg examines the potential of micro-farms in Polk’s changing agriculture industry. Anna Toms talks to northside residents about the pros and cons of the plans for Daughtery Road Park.
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Sweet Treats and Holiday Cheer: LkldNow intern Erin Grant reports on a unique new dessert offering coming to downtown Lakeland, plus highlights from Lakeland’s 44th Christmas parade, and from our sponsor, how CPS is investing in the community.
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CPS Investment Advisors Ends 50 Year Anniversary By Giving Back
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December 10, 2025
Lakeland’s Late Night Dessert Shop Debuts with Weekend Event
December 5, 2025
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LAKELAND NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB
Lakeland High heads to state finals after defeating Ponte Vedra in FHSAA football semifinal | The St. Augustine Record
Harrison student recognized with YoungArts award for musical theater | The Ledger (Paywall)
The new Aldi at 2900 Lakeland Highlands Road opened Dec. 4 |The Ledger (Paywall)
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Executive Director, LkldNow
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