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Alleged Gunman Surrenders in Shooting of 3-Year-Old Lakeland Boy
The man Lakeland Police say fired the shots last week that killed both 3-year-old Jaquez Norton and 22-year-old gunman Kemarius Wilson, surrendered to authorities Tuesday morning. Kevarius Green, 30, turned himself in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, alongside his attorney, just before 11:30 a.m. Lakeland Police did not release...
Five Points Roundabout Nearly Done, But Faulty Utility Info Added $151K
A new roundabout south of Bonnet Springs Park is three months ahead of schedule, but inaccurate information from utility companies about where their lines were located added more than $151,000 to the cost of the project. Lakeland Engineering Director Ryan Lazenby told city commissioners on Monday that crews working on...
Lakeland Linder International Airport Shortens Name on New Logo and Marketing Materials
Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse unveiled Lakeland Linder International Airport’s new logo on Monday, which includes a swan with the swoop of an airplane in its tail feathers and the airport’s call letters “LAL.”. Under the image it says “Lakeland International Airport.” But one word is noticeably...
Florida’s Republican Primary is Tuesday; Polls Are Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Polk County’s polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for registered Republican voters who wish to participate in Florida’s presidential primary. Even though former President Donald Trump is assured of victory in the primary as the last remaining GOP candidate, the ballot includes six other candidates who were still in the race as of Dec. 12.
DeSantis: Expect Action Soon on Bill to Make Sleeping in Public Illegal
Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled Friday that he is likely to sign a bill intended to stop homeless people from sleeping in public places. Lakeland officials are reviewing the legislation to determine how it might affect the city. The bill (HB 1365) would bar local governments from allowing people to sleep...
Patient ‘Dumping’ Strains Lakeland Homeless Shelters and Highlights Need for Transitional Care
Officials say they usually show up in the afternoons, driven via Uber to Talbot House and dropped off on the sidewalk in front or behind the building on North Kentucky Avenue. They are people who are physically or mentally ill and often traumatized by having been discharged or enticed to leave a hospital, rehabilitation center or mental health facility with no safety net or plan.
Lakeland Police Identify Two Suspects in Monday Night’s Shooting That Killed 3-Year-Old
Lakeland Police have identified two people wanted in connection with the murder of 3-year-old Jaquez Norton. The little boy was killed Monday during a shootout in the parking lot of a north Lakeland apartment complex that also fatally wounded suspected gunman Kemarius Wilson, 22. Chief Sam Taylor said investigators have...
Eastbound Pipkin Road to Reopen Between Harden Boulevard and South Florida Avenue on Thursday
It has been more than two years since eastbound Pipkin Road was open between Harden Boulevard and South Florida Avenue, but on Thursday afternoon, that’s finally going to change. The long-awaited reopening of the nearly mile-long stretch is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m., according to Polk County...
Lakeland’s Growing Network of Sidewalks and Trails Help It Earn ‘Runner Friendly Community’ Status
Lakeland’s pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and multi-use trails are not only among residents’ favorite amenities, according to the latest community survey; they have also helped the city earn “Runner Friendly Community” status from the Road Runners Club of America. At a City Commission meeting last month, Sarah Kozul,...
Repairs will affect traffic turning from US 98S to 540A through Friday
Drivers should expect delays from southbound U.S. 98 turning right onto County Road 540A as one lane of westbound 540A will be closed at that intersection through Friday to accommodate repair of a water main break, according to county officials. Nearby businesses and home will be without water starting at...
Lakeland Electric Bills to Decrease by About $2 a Month
Lakeland Electric customers may notice a slight decrease in their bills starting next month. The City Commission voted 6-0 on Monday to lower the fuel rate that the utility passes along to customers. Mayor Bill Mutz was absent. The fuel rate is adjusted quarterly, so the change will take effect...
Lakeland Plans to Make Customer Water Meters ‘Smarter’ Over Next Four Years
The days of city employees going into Lakeland residents’ backyards or businesses, lifting the lids on partially buried boxes, and sweeping dirt aside to read numbers on a water meter may be coming to an end. Over the next four years, Lakeland Water Utilities plans to replace legacy mechanical...
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