TOP STORY
Our most-read story this week centers on whether Stacy Campbell-Domineck should remain on the Lakeland Housing Authority (LHA) board following her removal as executive director of CareerSource Polk by the Polk County Commission. The controversy comes amid growing concerns about the LHA’s leadership and management. Josh Shepherd is following the story as it unfolds.
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THE ELECTION DESK
We’re working with our partners at the News Collab of Central Florida to bust some common election myths. Have you heard any of these? Are there more you’d like us to verify or debunk? Let us know at mail@lkldnow.com
Florida Election Myths, Debunked: Who Can Vote?
October 12, 2026
STRANGER THINGS
An early-morning SpaceX launch gave Lakelanders a spectacular view of a “space jellyfish” Tuesday. Sarah Semon shares local reactions, while Anna Toms revisits Bob Dylan’s legendary 1976 Lakeland concert, which will be featured in a new box set of live recordings.
And despite recent rain, Lakeland’s water restrictions aren’t going away anytime soon. Erin Grant explains why they’ll remain in effect through March 2027 and what residents need to know.
Despite Recent Rain, Water Restrictions To Last Through March
October 14, 2026
Predawn ‘Space Jellyfish’ Lights Up Lakeland Sky
October 13, 2026
LKLDBRIEFS: Bite-sized news.
Lake Mirror Classic Brings Classic Cars to Downtown Lakeland This Weekend
Voters Can Meet 13 Candidates at Free Event at The Well on Thursday
150-Mph Powerboats Return to Lake Hollingsworth for Orange Cup Regatta
RECOMMENDED READS: Local news from vetted sources.
K-9 Ace gets prosthetic leg after being shot in line of duty | Kaitlyn Snook, WTSP
Loaded gun found in Lakeland High classroom; two students arrested | Gary White, The Ledger (Paywall)
Polk district considers closing a middle school | Gary White, The Ledger (Paywall)
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