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Lakeland updates plan for removal of concrete barriers on South Florida Ave.
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (458+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Since 2020, Lakeland drivers have dealt with concrete barriers on South Florida Avenue. City leaders have now provided renderings with a clearer look at what is coming next. "Six years later, you're still looking at these rather unsightly barricades…...
Neighborhood opposition sways vote to block Talbot House move to Memorial Blvd
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (459+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Talbot House Ministries' plan to relocate to Memorial Boulevard has been blocked, amid strong pushback from neighbors, leaving the future of its new homeless shelter and social services campus uncertain. Wanda Avery lives in the Edgewater Drive Neighborhood…...
Neighbors' concerns remain as Talbot House revises its Memorial Boulevard plan
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (451+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Lakeland's largest homeless-services provider is trying again. Talbot House Ministries has revised its proposal for a new shelter and social services campus on East Memorial Boulevard after pulling its initial plans. Miguel Irazoqui has lived in Lakeland's Edgewater…...
Lakeland neighbors invited to help shape future of city’s core historic districts
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (391+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Lakeland residents are getting the chance to help shape the future of three of the city's most historic and fastest-growing neighborhoods. The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency just launched a new initiative called "Restore the Core," focusing on Downtown,…...
21-year-old Lakeland motorcyclist dies after lane splitting between vehicles on US 98: LPD
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (145+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " A 21-year-old Lakeland man on motorcycle has died after reportedly lane splitting between vehicles on U.S. Highway 98 on Saturday. Lakeland Police Department (LPD) said the crash happened near the 700 block of U.S. Highway 98 South around 11 a.m. LPD said a Kawasaki motorcycle…...
Lakeland voters to decide between four candidates for open mayor’s seat
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " Four candidates are vying for the open mayor's seat in Lakeland, after the current mayor declined to seek a third term. The candidates are city commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley, professor Cedrick Valrie, bartender Kaitlin Kramer, and healthcare professional…...
Lakeland man riding scooter hit, killed in crash trying to cross U.S. 92: PCSO
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (199+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. " A Lakeland man riding a scooter was killed in a crash on Oct. 24 after trying to cross U.S. Highway 92, authorities said. The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR)were dispatched at 8:08 p.m. to the…...
Lake Bonny flood victim returns home a year after Milton, leaders seek to limit future flooding
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " For 11 months, Misty Wells and her husband rebuilt every inch of their home. It was lost when Hurricane Milton sent Lake Bonny rushing in. "We laid the flooring. Did the paint, the trim ourselves. We were finally able…...
Teen's artwork will be displayed on Polk County tax envelopes this Fall
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (163+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. " A Polk County teen's artwork will be displayed in tax envelopes mailed to homes this coming Fall. The Polk County Tax Collector said it has awarded Hope Hallock a $2,500 scholarship prize for her winning design for this…...
Lakeland loses long-standing FHSAA basketball championship as event moves to Jacksonville
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (378+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " It's the end of an era for Lakeland as it will no longer host a prestigious high school basketball tournament. Since 1997, Palace Pizza has been serving hot slices and Italian favorites in downtown Lakeland. Watch full report from…...