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A new study recommends raising impact fees for new residential units from $2,966 to $7,275.
Lakeland hasn’t raised the water and wastewater impact fees it charges on new developments since 2011. Now, a consultant is recommending doubling the impact fee for each new residential unit from $2,966 to $7,275. The city paid Maitland-based Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. $21,000 in April 2020 to review its...
Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?
I try to read your article in the Carmichael Times each week and appreciate the information you provide. I am 62 and considering my retirement options and when I should do that to get the most benefit. I understand my full retirement age is 67, but what I don’t understand, and I hope you can answer, is why there is such a thing as the Social Security earnings limit? I know that if I was to retire before 67, my benefits would be reduced. But since I have been paying into SS for 45+ years, and that money is technically money I have earned, why does SS care if I make more than the earnings limit? It doesn’t affect them or my benefits. Can you tell me about the reasoning behind the earnings limit? I will, for many years after “retiring,” continue working in my field. Signed: Working American.
Did you Know?
Did you know that during the recent and horrendous rain storms that we all suffered through this past week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state budget to deny funds for stormwater removal?. On June 12th, Governor DeSantis signed the Florida state budget which includes approximately $25 million cuts in stormwater,...
Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93
Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” of 1950s and 1960s Giants fame, a home run slugger and center field star for most of his 23-year Major League Baseball career, died Tuesday at 93 after a short illness, the San Francisco Giants announced.
Breaking New Ground
In 1991, Lighthouse Ministries received a donation of two duplexes, which became transitional homes. Steve and Vicki Borgo were the first to live there, allowing Steve to complete the program and giving him time to establish himself with a job to support his family. In 2020, we began the journey...
Free Women’s Day Returns to the RP Funding Center on June 23rd!
Hey there, fabulous ladies. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 23rd because Women’s Day returns to the RP Funding Center and we’re so excited! A day filled with education, empowerment, and nurturing. And the best part? It’s FREE! Join us from 11:00-4:00 pm in Exhibit Hall East.
Polk Theatre Movie Schedule
Thursday, June 20 @ 6:30 PM – IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE*. Friday, June 21 @ 7:30 PM – Alfred Hitchcock’s THE BIRDS. All tickets available to purchase in advance at https://secure.sellingticket.com/design22/clients/list/index_byUserListAll.aspx?OrganizationID=64. or at the Box Office before the screening. *Special concessions $2 Hot Dogs, $2 House...
EVI Industries to Acquire Laundry Pro of Florida
EVI Industries, Inc. announced today that it executed a definitive agreement to acquire Lakeland, FL-based Laundry Pro of Florida, Inc. (“Laundry Pro”), a distributor of commercial laundry products and a provider of related installation and maintenance services. The addition of Laundry Pro significantly increases EVI’s market share in...
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Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:. 1. Satellite and surface observations indicate that a broad area of. low pressure is located over the Bay of Campeche with winds of. 35-40 mph occurring in an area well to the northeast of the center. over the southern Gulf...
McMAYHEM ………
On June 14, 2024, around 1:00 a.m. LakelandPD officers responded to a shooting that occurred at McDonald’s, in the 700 block of East Memorial Boulevard. Both parties were on-scene when officers arrived. The dispute began in the drive-through when the customers/Victims felt their order was incorrect. The employee, Chassidy Gardner (age 22), argued with the customers at the drive-through window. Gardner threw a drink at the customers as they were attempting to leave. Two of the customers got out of their vehicle and opened the drive-through window to throw drinks at Gardner who then armed herself with a handgun.
Inside Out 2 – Movie Review
Back in 2015, Disney and Pixar introduced us to 11-year-old Riley and the squabbling emotions inside her prepubescent head. To make a long story short, Joy (Amy Poehler) tried to retain dominance over the girl, but Sadness (Phyllis Smith) kept creeping her way in. The struggle led to both emotions getting kicked out of Riley’s conscience. Following an adventure through the girl’s psyche, both emotions made their way back and Joy realized that she had to share Riley with other emotions, even unpleasant ones, in order for her to get the most out of life. In this new movie, Riley’s five core emotions want to retain dominance over the girl, but new emotions creep their way in. This leads to a struggle where the old emotions get kicked out of Riley’s conscience. They’ll have to go on an adventure through the girl’s psyche to make their way back and hopefully obliterate the new emotions. Or maybe they’ll learn to share and the message will be exactly the same as in the first movie.
Florida’s AG commissioner will speak at the Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland luncheon
The Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on June 26 at the Grasslands Country Club, 1600 Grasslands Blvd., Lakeland. The featured speaker is Wilton Simpson, Florida’s commissioner of agriculture. Check-in is 11 a.m. Because seating is limited, all attendees must go online to...
Wanted Lakeland man caught after his phone rang while he was hiding in the ceiling
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon. According to officials, a disturbance was reported in the area of US 98 North and Duff Road in Lakeland. However, when deputies arrived, the man accused of causing the disturbance had already left.
Lakeland leaders vote to raise parking permit price
Lakeland city leaders are keeping free parking on the streets of downtown. There had been concern that they were voting to take away free two-hour parking but that’s not happening. On Monday, Lakeland leaders voted unanimously to raise the price of parking permits. Monthly permits will soon cost $90...
Congratulations to LFD Firefighter/Paramedics Marcus Johnson and Jake Prange
Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Marcus Johnson and Jake Prange, two of our most recently onboarded firefighters, for successfully passing their paramedic interviews last week! They are now cleared to practice emergency medicine as paramedics in Polk County for the Lakeland Fire Department.
Red White and Kaboom is right around the corner; here are some highlights from last year!
Join us on July 3 from 6-9 p.m. for a night of food, fireworks, and live music around Lake Mirror. . There is no cost to attend the event, but we are encouraging attendees to bring a canned or non-perishable food item for VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly), to benefit the seniors in our community.
Sober Night Drag Show Featuring Lux
The last Saturday of the month starting June 29th, join us for an 18 and up sober event! Features our amazing host Lux and monthly special guests!. We will be serving mocktails and snacks. $10 entry will get you a free drink, snacks, and a show!. Sponsored by Pineapple Healthcare!
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