TOP STORIES
Ch-Ch-Ch Changes: Three local institutions recently announced top appointments. The common theme — all three leaders come from within our community.
The major difference — while The AGB has found its long-term director in Daryl Ward, Anne Kerr is adamant that her time as president of Polk State will be temporary, and LSO’s interim music director Jason Aylward is hoping to go from interim to a permanent position.
Read about each and the future for their institutions.
Last week we asked:
Have you heard duck hunters on a local lake?
23% said Yes
67% said No
MORE AROUND TOWN
The temps are climbing but Lakelanders may still feel the chill when their electric bills arrive. Cindy Glover reports on what you can do to manage your utility costs.
Lake Gibson High School made headlines last week with three alumni in Sunday’s big game.
Insight Polk examines the impact of a major federal investment in Florida Poly’s mission to produce a cybersecurity trained workforce.
Water levels are still running low despite some rain last week, prompting countywide water restrictions.
LAKELAND NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB
203 Lakeland jobs lost as DHL closes local distribution center | Business Observer
Polk County restricts public comment amid animal shelter criticism | Tampa Bay 28
Judd highlights criminal charges among undocumented immigrants; records show most involved non-violent offenses | WFLX
The cold-induced massive fish kill at Circle B affects mostly invasive Tilapia | The Ledger (paywall)
Workers collect household hazardous waste materials for safe disposal during a one-day event on Feb. 7 at Lakeland solid waste parking lot. Next opportunity for drop-off will be March 7 in Haines City. | Trinity Laurino, LkldNow
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