Attend a Lakeland taping of WUSF’s ‘Florida Matters’

Trinity Laurino

Executive Director

Our friends at WUSF Public Media are taking their show “Florida Matters” on the road with a stop right here at Florida Southern College.  

As a reader of LkldNow and supporter of independent, local journalism, you are invited to join host Matthew Peddie and an expert panel, who will discuss an issue many Floridians say matters most this election year: immigration.

This episode will air on WUSF 89.7, its website, YouTube and on your favorite podcast app.

The event is free, but registration is required and seating is limited. 
Get your your spot today!

When: Thursday, Sept. 26 · 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m.
Where: Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College


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CURATED LAKELAND NEWS

Unhoused man regains right to be in Munn Park amid irregularity over length of trespass orders | The Ledger

Lakeland officials ponder whether to add more red-light cameras | Fox 13 News

Judd: Gang shootings are down 30% since gang task force was formed last year | ABC Action News

Conn’s laying off 67 from Lakeland warehouse in second local round of dismissals | Business Observer

With Florida homeless law looming, local law enforcement plans no changes in policing | The Ledger

Lakeland gets $75k grant to create an economic development vision for Memorial Boulevard | Spectrum News 9

Organization ranks Lakeland among worst U.S. cities for asthma, allergy ailments | Florida Politics

All 18 greens at The Club at Eaglebooke will be renovated April-October 2025 | Golfweek

Meet Tom and Cindy Hicks, who close out Lakeland’s Christmas Parade as Santa and Mrs. Claus | Spectrum News 9

Polk Commissioners Braswell, Combee, Wilson endorse statement claiming Florida’s 2020 election was fraudulent | The Ledger

Lakeland woman, 91, fears losing her home after signing a contract she says she didn’t understand | ABC Action News

Polk County’s fire rescue chief resigns after report outlines a toxic workplace | Fox 13 News

Shop local artisans | Thursday | 4-7 p.m. | Green House Garden Store
Starting today, the shop at 110 Easton Dr. will hold a Backyard Night Market monthly on the third Thursday. Check out vendors selling art, plants, flowers and fashions. Also: food trucks, beverages and music — this month by a steel drum musician. Free.

Bring your dog to a pet event | Saturday | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Munn Park
Dog Days in Munn Park will include pet-centric booths and displays. Free.

Explore wetlands environments | Saturday | 10 a.m.-noon | Bonnet Springs Park
At the park’s Wetlands Walk event, guests of all ages will experience a guided walk through the Blanton Family Lagoon, paint with chlorophyll, and learn about the filtering powers of wetlands. Younger guests must have adult supervision. Free.

Two participants in a recent Jeep convoy wave streamers as they pass Lakeland Police Department headquarters. Around 100 vehicles participated in the Sept. 7 convoy, which paid tribute to heroes of 9/11 and all first responders. They traveled from Lakeland Square mall to Kingdom Builder Christian Center off U.S. 98 South in an event hosted by the Florida Jeep Connection and Patrick B Evans Jr. See more photos on the LPD Facebook page.

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Barry Friedman founded Lkldnow.com in 2015 as the culmination of a career in print and digital journalism. Since 1982, he has used the tools of reporting, editing and content curation to help people in Lakeland understand their community better.