From podcast host to city commission candidate, Don Burns says he’s ready to bring transparency, infrastructure focus and everyday insight to local government.
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City Commissioner to Leave with Two Years Left in Term
Commissioner Bill Read was partway through his third term when he announced his resignation.
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Odisho Bids for Commission Again
Construction manager wants to see Lakeland pursue ‘smart growth.’
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Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Challenger
Cedrick Valrie, a theology professor, has entered the 2025 race to head the City of Lakeland.
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Election Day Runs Fairly Smoothly for Lakeland Voters
A detour stymied some voters near Lake Bonny, but there were no technical glitches or disturbances reported.
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Polls Open Tuesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Polk Turnout Was 51% Before Election Day
If you haven’t voted yet, here is what you need to know about voting and what you’ll see on the ballot.
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How Secure Are Polk County Elections? LkldNow Tried to Hack Them (Hypothetically). Here’s What Happened.
Multiple backups and redundancies in Polk County elections procedures make it difficult to manipulate vote tallies.
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Combee Defeats Fields for Property Appraiser; Scott Wins Seat on Polk County Commission
It was a good night for incumbents as Circuit Judge Catherine Combee and two school board members held their seats.
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Judge’s Race Pits Incumbent Combee Against Lakeland Attorney Abaray
Abaray said it’s time for a change while Combee said experience matters on the bench.
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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.