Voter Guide: 2024 General Election - LkldNow
Before you vote in the Nov. 5 general election, research the candidates in local races for Lakeland, Florida, and read their answers to five timely questions.
Lake Seward’s 30-Year Flooding Problem Went Unaddressed
Nov 19, 2024 · 13-minute read. The rising waters that flooded homes in south Lakeland’s Lake Seward basin after Hurricane Milton could have been avoided if Polk County officials had heeded the recommendations of two reports by engineering firms, area residents charge.
Lakeland Electric: Full Power Restoration Will Take At Least 7 Days
Oct 11, 2024 · “So far, we have reported 62 broken poles, 35 damaged transformers and nearly 300 downed wires. These numbers will continue to grow as we continue power restoration,” Lakeland Electric spokeswoman Cathryn Lacy said in a 4 p.m. update.. Flooding: Houses and buildings where there is flooding will likely see power restored later than those without flooding.
Polk County Commission - LkldNow
Oct 2, 2024 · Other commission seats: Political newcomer Mike Scott, a Republican, was elected to the District 5 seat on the commission in the August primary; no Democrat ran for the position. Commissioner Bill Braswell was automatically re-elected because he received no opponents this election cycle. Commissioners: Each of the five county commissioners represents a geographic district but they are elected ...
Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurants are Popping up in Lakeland
Nov 18, 2024 · Korean barbeque and Chinese hot pot restaurants are fairly new to Lakeland — but the tradition of gathering communally and grilling or simmering meats, vegetables and noodles in flavorful broth dates back many centuries. Learn about 3 new local eateries.
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Polk County Sheriff - LkldNow
Oct 2, 2024 · Republican, incumbent; Lakeland, age 70; Sheriff; Brief bio: Lakeland native who has worked continuously at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office since he was hired as a dispatcher in 1972 at age 18. He was elected sheriff in 2004 and subsequently re-elected. Education: Lakeland High School; AS degree, police science, Polk Community College; BS degree, criminal justice, Rollins College; MS degree ...
Obituaries - LkldNow
William “Bill” T. Freund, 85. William T. Freund (Bill) was born on August 14, 1939 in Toledo, OH. He studied music at the Conservatory of Cincinnati and later traveled around the world as the pianist in the U.S Navy Admiral’s Band.
2024 Local Election Contests Are Set; Here’s Who’s Running
Jun 14, 2024 · Voter guide: As always, LkldNow is producing a guide to local elections to help you research the candidates and their positions. Our aim is to publish it before Aug. 10, the date early voting starts for the primary election. The races Polk County Commission . Each of the five commissioners represents a specific geographic portion …