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Posted inCity Hall

New Assistant City Manager Brings a Wealth of Experience to Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

Government management veteran Rob Hernandez started in his new post Monday. He will earn $142,700 annually.

Posted inEnvironment

Nesting Gators Prompt the Closure of Two Trails at Circle B Bar Reserve

Cindy Glover by Cindy Glover June 7, 2023June 8, 2023

At least two expectant gator moms have built nests and laid eggs near the Marsh Rabbit Run and Alligator Alley trails.

Posted inA & E

Mayfaire-By-The-Lake Art Festival Winners Announced

by Kimberly C. Moore May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Nathan Miller, a Tampa native now living in Georgia, won Best of Show and $5,000.

Posted inSchools

Mi Escuela Montessori celebrates Cinco de Mayo

by Kimberly C. Moore May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

The bilingual charter school, which just added 6th grade, nurtures curiosity and independence to prepare students for real life.

Posted inSchools

Polk Schools Celebrate Seven National Merit Scholarship Finalists

by Kimberly C. Moore March 24, 2023March 27, 2023

The students are among the top 1% of scholars in the country. Five of the seven live in Lakeland.

Florida Avenue north of Main Street
Posted inDowntown

Final Update: Florida Avenue Reopened After Only One Commuter Cycle

by Barry Friedman March 8, 2023June 27, 2023

Work had been expected to disrupt downtown traffic for much of the week, but it was completed in less than a day.

Posted inSchools

School Superintendent Conducting Community Conversation Tour

by Kimberly C. Moore March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

The feedback tour kicks off at the Dream Center of Lakeland, 635 W. 5th St., on March 20.

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Posted inTransportation

Harden Boulevard Reopens Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident

by Barry Friedman March 6, 2023March 8, 2023

Lakeland resident, 69, dies after he lost control of his vehicle and he was ejected when it rolled over.

Posted inCrime / Justice

Gang Member, 19, Charged with Murder in a December Shooting

by Kimberly C. Moore March 2, 2023March 3, 2023

‘I hit his back,’ the teen rapped in a video he posted to social media about the East Lakeland incident.

Posted inCrime / Justice

Student, 17, Arrested After Loaded Gun Found in Her Purse at LHS

by Kimberly C. Moore February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

She was charged with two felonies. Police said the weapon was discovered during a random search before school.

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