LkldNow https://www.lkldnow.com/ Independent, local news about Lakeland, Fl. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:22:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.lkldnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-lkldnowicon512-32x32.jpg LkldNow https://www.lkldnow.com/ 32 32 104582204 Santa and His Reindeer Were Delayed This Year, and Lakelanders Had Questions https://www.lkldnow.com/santa-and-his-reindeer-were-delayed-this-year-and-lakelanders-had-questions/ https://www.lkldnow.com/santa-and-his-reindeer-were-delayed-this-year-and-lakelanders-had-questions/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:56:34 +0000 https://www.lkldnow.com/?p=520286

The light display on top of the Lakeland Electric building wasn't installed until Dec. 17 due to necessary roof repairs.

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The final meeting of 2025, and Mutz's last as mayor, was nearly 7.5 hours.

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Tampa-based developer asked city for additional $10 million to build apartments, shopping and parking project.

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]]> https://www.lkldnow.com/lakeland-pulls-plug-on-stalled-oak-street-project-keeps-205000/feed/ 1 520243 Kate Wallace to Serve on Polk County School Board After DeSantis Appointment https://www.lkldnow.com/kate-wallace-to-serve-on-polk-county-school-board-after-desantis-appointment/ https://www.lkldnow.com/kate-wallace-to-serve-on-polk-county-school-board-after-desantis-appointment/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:29:35 +0000 https://www.lkldnow.com/?p=520204

The former Lakeland Leads executive director will serve one year, filling a vacancy left after Rick Nolte's death.

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Opening on Dec. 13, the exhibit gives viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the Medici family through portraits and artifacts.

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]]> https://www.lkldnow.com/new-exhibit-at-the-agb-showcases-works-never-seen-outside-italy/feed/ 0 520111 Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center Ranks in the Nation’s Top Maternity Hospitals https://www.lkldnow.com/lakeland-regional-health-medical-center-ranks-in-the-nations-top-maternity-hospitals/ https://www.lkldnow.com/lakeland-regional-health-medical-center-ranks-in-the-nations-top-maternity-hospitals/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:36:44 +0000 https://www.lkldnow.com/?p=520095 Lakeland Regional Hospital Exterior

The annual list aims to help expectant parents compare quality, outcomes and access to maternity services across the state.

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]]> https://www.lkldnow.com/lakeland-regional-health-medical-center-ranks-in-the-nations-top-maternity-hospitals/feed/ 0 520095 Small Farm, Big Impact: ‘My Tiny Greens’ Adapts to Polk’s Shifting Ag Landscape https://www.lkldnow.com/small-farm-big-impact-my-tiny-greens-adapts-to-polks-shifting-ag-landscape/ https://www.lkldnow.com/small-farm-big-impact-my-tiny-greens-adapts-to-polks-shifting-ag-landscape/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:02:39 +0000 https://www.lkldnow.com/?p=519849 Wide view of a microgreens grow room with multiple metal racks holding trays of young greens under LED lighting.

A Lakeland microgreens business born from a homegrown pandemic project shows how small farms are evolving.

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]]> https://www.lkldnow.com/small-farm-big-impact-my-tiny-greens-adapts-to-polks-shifting-ag-landscape/feed/ 0 519849 ‘Rare and Extreme’: Business Leader Criticizes Lakeland’s Proposed Stormwater Rate Hike https://www.lkldnow.com/rare-and-extreme-business-leader-criticizes-lakelands-proposed-stormwater-rate-hike/ https://www.lkldnow.com/rare-and-extreme-business-leader-criticizes-lakelands-proposed-stormwater-rate-hike/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.lkldnow.com/?p=519920 hurricane milton aftermath

City leaders say the increase is needed to pay for more than $69 million in unfunded lakes and stormwater projects.

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The weather may be cooling down, but the firm is just getting warmed up with giving back to the community.

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]]> 519537 Local Preservationist Plans to Relocate FSC’s President’s Residence https://www.lkldnow.com/local-preservationist-plans-to-relocate-fscs-presidents-residence/ https://www.lkldnow.com/local-preservationist-plans-to-relocate-fscs-presidents-residence/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:34:54 +0000 https://www.lkldnow.com/?p=519867

In April, Ludd Spivey LLC purchased and ultimately demolished two homes on the shore of Lake Hollingsworth to prepare for the possible move.

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