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Tag: In Brief

Posted inCrime / Justice

Lakeland Man Charged With Murder of Spouse

by Kimberly C. Moore May 10, 2024May 20, 2024

Police say Gavin Miranda, 27, shot his husband at the apartment complex near Lakeside Village.

Team Polk won the championship for Division I in the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge in Orlando this month.
Posted inSchools

Polk County Students Triumph in State Academic Competition

by Kimberly C. Moore April 18, 2024May 20, 2024

Team Polk won first place in the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge for the second year in a row.

Posted inTransportation

Traffic Light Now Active at West Pipkin and Medulla Roads

by Cindy Glover March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

The light is at the intersection where 15-year-old Jaxon Crabtree died three months ago.

The LHS Cheerleading squad was honored by the city Monday, March 18, 2024.
Posted inCity Hall, Schools

Lakeland High School Cheerleaders Honored By City Commission

by Kimberly C. Moore March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

The squad won state and national titles in February.

LPD new officers in 2023
Posted inPublic Safety, Schools

Applications Open for Lakeland’s Free High School Police Academy Summer Camp

by Kimberly C. Moore March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

The weeklong camp gives high school students a taste of a career in law enforcement.

Posted inTransportation

Airside Center Drive in South Lakeland to Close for 12 Days Starting Monday

by Cindy Glover March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

The closure is part of the West Pipkin Road widening project.

Posted inTransportation

Repairs will affect traffic turning from US 98S to 540A through Friday

by LkldNow March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

The work involves an area water outage from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.

Posted inHealth, Social Services

Alzheimer’s Association ‘Brain Bus’ to Stop in Lakeland on March 10

by Cindy Glover February 27, 2024March 4, 2024

The bus is one of two vehicles that travel the state providing free, one-stop dementia education and resources.

Posted inTransportation

Roundabout? Bypass? Polk County Seeks Public Input on Future of Galloway and Swindell Roads

by Cindy Glover February 26, 2024February 27, 2024

The roads need upgrades to improve safety and traffic flow, but the design has yet to be decided.

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Lakeland’s Black History Festival Postponed to March 23 Due To Expected Bad Weather

by Kimberly C. Moore February 16, 2024February 20, 2024

The event will still be at Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.

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