Learn about the candidates and their views on issues
Barry Friedman
Founder and editor-at-large
LkldNow’s Voter Guide for the 2024 primary went live this week. In it, you’ll find information about all the candidates for local offices that will appear on Lakeland residents’ Aug. 20 primary ballots.
It includes biographical information, candidates’ answers to timely questions, and links to things like news articles and reports showing who has contributed to the campaigns and how the money was spent.
The primary is just 12 days from now. Mail-in ballots are already out and early in-person voting starts on Saturday. Today is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot.
A key takeaway: Even though the Aug. 20 election is called a primary, there are quite a few races on local ballots that are open to all registered voters regardless of party and that will be decided that day.
After the primary is over, we will completely update the Voter Guide with all the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 general election.
LkldNow has produced a Voter Guide every year since we were founded in 2015; and each time we work on one, we find ways to improve the next one.
For me, the Voters Guides are an important way LkldNow fulfills our nonprofit organization’s mission of enhancing civic engagement by providing news and information that helps Lakeland residents make informed decisions.
Mind of a Killer: Psychologist Details Mental State of Henderson Murderer
Circuit Judge Kevin Abdoney must decide if Marcelle Waldon will serve life in prison or die by lethal injection.
Three Pedestrians Killed in Two Accidents
Fatalities included two on South Florida Avenue at Imperial Boulevard and one on Combee Road at Main Street.
Candidates Woo Lakeland Voters at ‘Politics in the Park’
Almost 300 people came to Munn Park to hear from hopefuls who will be on the Aug. 20 ballot.
U.S. House of Representatives
Learn about the candidates running to be nominated for Congress in the three districts representing parts of Lakeland.
Florida House of Representatives
Learn more about the four Republicans running to represent an east Lakeland district in the Florida House of Representatives.
Public Defender | Circuit Judge
Learn more about the two candidates running for public defender and the two running for circuit judge.
Polk County Property Appraiser
Learn about Neil Combee and Gow Fields, two politicians long in the public eye, who are vying to replace Marsha Faux as Polk County property appraiser.
Polk County Commission
Two County Commission races appear on the Aug. 20 primary ballot. One is open to all voters and the other is restricted to Republicans.
Polk County School Board
On Aug. 20, primary voters regardless of party affiliation will be able to choose three members of Polk County’s seven-member School Board.
2024 Voting: When, Where, How
Sample ballot, early voting, find your polling place
Central Florida Health Care Plans to Build Four-Story Clinic in Lakeland
The nonprofit health care group serves more than 45,000 medical patients and 29,000 dental patients each year.
Simpson Park Pool Won’t Reopen Until Early October
Replacement of the liner will begin in the first week of September and take about a month to complete.
Donations and Volunteers Needed for ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supply Event
Thousands of donated school supplies will be delivered to 28 Lakeland-area schools on Wednesday.
Debby Brings Rain, Wind, Power Outages to Lakeland But Little Damage
Lakeland Electric power outages peaked at 8,600 around 3 a.m., but were down to around 600 by late morning.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Polk County
Wet and squally weather is expected in Lakeland on Sunday. The biggest risk is likely to be localized flooding.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Worth and Purpose, a Lakeland nonprofit, offers free haircuts to unhoused people | Fox 13 News
WONN launches Fox Sports Radio Lakeland, switching from easy-listening oldies | Radio and Music Pros
Back-to-school guide | Polk County Public Schools
As she retires, Anne Kerr reviews her 20 years as FSC president and also looks ahead | The Ledger
Winn-Dixie lays off all 48 employees at South Florida Avenue store that closed to convert to Aldi | Business Observer
Meet the Candidates | Thursday | 5-8 p.m. | Bartow Civic Center
Enjoy a free hot dog and a chance to talk with candidates for local office in the Aug. 20 primary and Nov. 5 general elections at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave. Free and open to the public.
Learn about art | Friday | Noon | The AGB Museum of Art
Museum director Alex Rich is joined by artist Mally Khorasantchi to discuss her exhibition “Nature & Mystery: The Art of Mally Khorsantchi.” Free and open to the public.
Enjoy First Friday | Friday | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown
Downtown Lakeland’s First Friday for August was postponed to this week because of weather. The theme is “Back to school.” Look for vendors and makers on Kentucky Avenue, food trucks on Pine Street, inflatables in Munn Park and a classy car show on Tennessee Avenue. Free and open to the public.
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