For nearly 25 years, the Lakeland Seniors Dance & Social Club has given older residents of Lakeland a place to dance, socialize, and build community every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Inside Insight Polk: Challenges and Solutions Shaping Lives in Polk County
Community-informed reporting that connects data, resources and lived experience.
Posted inInsight Polk
Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Opens Workforce Readiness Center in Mulberry
The new center aligns with Florida’s push for career and technical education and high-demand jobs.
Posted inBusiness
LkldNow Turns 10: A Decade of Independent, Community-Focused Journalism
From a “crazy dream” to a reliable local news source, LkldNow celebrates 10 years of informing, engaging, and empowering the Lakeland community.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘It Was a Good Run’ — Polk County’s Only Local Talk Radio Show Canceled
Hall Communications replaced ‘Polk County Live’ with a nationally syndicated news program.
Posted inBusiness
A Message from LkldNow’s Founder: So long and -30-
Barry Friedman is retiring after 50 years in journalism.
Posted inPeople
He Was a Father, a Husband, a Friend — and a Lakeland Pillar
Hollis Hooks, 74, a wealth manager who contributed richly to Lakeland’s civic life, has died.
Posted inArts & Culture
Arts Forum: How’s Lakeland Doing?
Join LkldNow and Lakeland Vision for an arts discussion this Thursday.
Posted inPeople
Kimberly C. Moore Departs LkldNow
The journalist, who grew up in Lakeland, became LkldNow’s second hire in 2022.
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Introducing Robert Meyerowitz, LkldNow’s New Editor
Meyerowitz, an experienced editor, says he was attracted to LkldNow by our hyperlocal focus and our nonprofit business model.
