More than 50 people gathered to discuss challenges faced by immigrants in Polk County
Category: Activism
Posted inActivism
What is NewsMatch?: A Letter from the Executive Director
The nationwide program that aims to prevent the collapse of local news began on Nov. 1
Posted inHealth
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day And Red Ribbon Run Are Saturday
The Lakeland Police Department will accept unwanted, unneeded or expired medication from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Posted inActivism
More Than 1,000 Rally in Lakeland for ‘No Kings Day of Action’
No incidents or arrests were reported during the busy weekend downtown.
Posted inA & E
Rainbow Roots Festival Set for Oct. 12 in Lakeland
Rainbow Roots Festival brings art, history and pride to Lakeland this October.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Former Director of TLC PetSnip Charged With Fraud
Emily Lorenzano is accused of using $3.3K for personal expenses, but has not been charged with taking $90K in missing deposits.
Posted inActivism
‘No Kings’ Rally Draws Hundreds Downtown
Lakeland’s Munn Park teemed Saturday evening with Trump protestors.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Police ‘Won’t Tolerate’ Disorder at Tomorrow’s ‘Pride in the Park’ and ‘No Kings’ Events
Lakeland Police don’t anticipate problems but say they’re prepared.
Posted inActivism
Park Changes Name, Honors Activist
The former Webster Park is now Nellie Madalynne Brooks Park.
Posted inEvents
Lakeland to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride In June — and Faith, Families
The city’s 10th annual Pride Month proclamation was followed by the inaugural declaration of Faith and Family Month.