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Polk Theatre to Restore Marquee and Upgrade Sound System with $141,500 Grant From Publix Charities
Managers of The Polk Theatre were overjoyed last week to receive a $141,500 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities. The historic theater posted a photo of staff members holding a large check under the marquee, which was updated with the message “Thank You Publix Charities.”. The message read: “Thank...
LaLonde Joins City Commission, Madden Becomes Mayor Pro Tem
Guy LaLonde Jr. was sworn in as Lakeland’s newest city commissioner on Tuesday morning, alongside incumbents Bill “Tiger” Read and Chad McLeod. “I just really want to thank the citizens of Lakeland for entrusting me with their vote,” LaLonde said after raising his right hand and swearing to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida and the ordinances of the city of Lakeland. “There’s a lot of good work to do. It’s really exciting to represent the northwest district. It’s a beautiful, rich, vibrant neighborhood and needs some work. We’re gonna get in there and make sure we get it done.”
Countdown: Enrollment Set to Begin For Polk County Magnet, Choice Schools, Career Academies
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Road Improvements Not Fast Enough as Another Pedestrian is Killed on West Pipkin Road
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Demolition Starts on 66-Year-Old Florida Citrus Mutual Building
Demolition crews are leveling the Florida Citrus Mutual building, which has anchored the southeast corner of Orange Street and Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Lakeland for more than six decades. Work began last week. Publix Super Markets bought the entire block seven years ago and plans to turn it into a...
Intersection of Orange Street and Lake Avenue has reopened
Traffic is flowing again through the intersection of Orange Street and Lake Avenue after workers removed “road closed” signs last week. The streets had been closed since September to allow for installation of infrastructure related to apartments being built at the southwest corner of the intersection. The road...
In 2023, LkldNow Readers Gravitated to News About Public Safety, Events and Airline Plans
Topics that drew the most attention from LkldNow readers in 2023 included crime and safety, previews of large community events, teens honoring the death of a classmate, GEICO layoffs and the news last week that a no-frills airline is planning daily service in Lakeland starting next spring. Here is a...
Longtime Lakeland Business Lays Off 44 Workers Right Before Christmas
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Lakeland’s Salvation Army Boasts Nation’s Largest Red Kettle
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Bonnet Springs Park Transforms Into Sparkly Wonderland
Thousands of lights have transformed Bonnet Springs Park’s Canopy Walk into a Florida winter wonderland, with a giant Christmas tree fit for all the Whos in Whoville gracing the Family Lawn. “We are thrilled to be able to debut our first annual holiday light experience: Light Up BSP,” said...
Lakeland Housing Authority: More Than Just Housing
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Lakeland Commission Unanimously Approves 15-Year Agreement With Avelo Airlines
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Lakeland Approves Massive Solar Farm Near Florida Polytechnic University
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Uptick in Arrests of Homeless People for Camping on City-Owned Property
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Stormy Forecast Puts a Damper on Saturday Events in Lakeland
Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to wash over Lakeland on Saturday, causing many events to be canceled, postponed or moved indoors. The National Weather Service says a low pressure system out of the southeast Gulf of Mexico will bring “widespread heavy rainfall” to our region starting Saturday morning and building throughout the day. AccuWeather is reporting a 100% probability of rain with wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour.
Lakeland to Get Long-Sought Passenger Airline Service
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School Grades Are In: Polk Earns ‘C’ For Second Year
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Hmong Community to host New Year Celebration at Tigertown on Saturday
The local Hmong community will transform a grass lot near the stadium at Tigertown this Saturday for the biggest New Year’s celebration it has ever hosted. Hmong New Year is the most important holiday for the Hmong people, an ethnic minority group residing across Southeast Asia. How do you...
Lakeland Police: Driver Accelerated Before Crash That Killed Soccer Player
The driver who plowed into a North Crystal Lake Drive home in June — killing a 24-year-old soccer player — didn’t apply the brakes or try to avoid the crash. Instead, in the five seconds before impact, he accelerated from 42 to 52 miles an hour, Lakeland Police said Monday.
2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade Float Winners
The 2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade judges announced the winners of this year’s parade, held on Dec. 7. More than 100 participants, including floats and marching bands, held to this year’s theme of “Christmas in Candyland.” The parade is sponsored by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland.
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