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First Up: Cindy Glover’s reporting on fears caused by gunshots during duck hunting season sparked a spirited debate in the comments. Read the full story to get the facts:
HEARD IN THE COMMENTS:
Heath B. advocated for more education, commenting: “... The more people learn about how safe it actually is, and when the season begins and ends, I’m confident the concerns will diminish and there may even be a few folks that want to join in and participate.”
Others say they would like to see restrictions on lakes in densely populated areas. Hunters asserted the safety of it and bemoaned the loss of wild spaces to development.
Have you heard duck hunters on a local lake?
Up Next: Thanks to a grant from GiveWell Community Foundation and the United Way of Central Florida, LkldNow launched a multi-year reporting project to build on the Community Needs Assessment and probe into the lived experiences of ‘getting by’ in Polk County. Reporter Kayla Borg takes you inside her work on this beat. Listen to or read this article:
Powering Lakeland: After the recent cold snap tested the grid, Cindy Glover reports on the city’s major investment in the backbone of our power grid and explains the once-every-four-years study that may impact your bills later this year.
MORE LAKELAND NEWS
Anna Toms talks to the restauranteurs behind Good Thyme and Cob & Pen on the closing of one creating opportunity for the other.
Stacy Smith, Lakeland’s horticulturalist, tells gardeners not to despair after the coldsnap.
Plus, in a debut article for LkldNow, FSC journalism student Jacob Zanolla catches up with the coach of Lake Gibson High School’s winning wrestling team.
The Polk Tax Collector Office closes for two days for software upgrades.
LAKELAND NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB
Federal funding approved for Kathleen Road extension, Lakeland water plant | The Ledger (Paywall)
Polk commissioners approve $5.5M land buy for Kathleen government center | The Ledger (Paywall)
Cashless only payments at Polk County-run campgrounds starting in March | Polk County Government
Lake James and Harrison Place subdivisions under precautionary boil water notice | Tampa Bay 10
City of Lakeland announces MLK Parade winners | Lakeland.gov on Instagram
As ever, thank you for being a LkldNow reader.
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director, LkldNow
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