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Polk Supervisor of Elections Debunks Social Media Ballot Rumors
LkldNow asks Melony Bell about social media claims that ballots might be rejected if written on by poll workers.
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What Florida Voters Need to Know About Amendments 1 and 2
Florida voters get to decide whether to increase the state’s rainy-day fund and exempt tractors and more from farmers’ property taxes in this year’s midterms.
City Hall Scoop 10/19: Code Enforcement Shakeup — and a Protest Gets Personal
City commissioners met for around an hour on Monday, Oct. 19. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.
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Ballot Myths, Debunked
Early voting begins today, Oct. 19, in Polk County. In part two of our series debunking election myths and misconceptions, we’re tackling the truth about the ballot.
Four Major Events Could Bring Big Crowds to Central Lakeland Saturday
With four major events happening within miles of each other, residents and visitors should expect a bustling Saturday in central Lakeland.
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Historic Wilsonian Apartment Building Near Downtown Lakeland Sold
A local developer has purchased the century-old apartment building overlooking Lake Morton.
Despite Recent Rain, Water Restrictions To Last Through March
The Lakeland-area will remain under once-a-week watering restrictions through March 31, 2027, as Southwest Florida continues to face drought conditions despite recent rainfall.
Predawn ‘Space Jellyfish’ Lights Up Lakeland Sky
A predawn SpaceX launch delivered a spectacular sight for morning commuters and early risers across Central Florida on Tuesday.
Bob Dylan’s Legendary 1976 Lakeland Civic Center Concert Gets Official Release
Columbia Records to release a recording of the opening night of the second leg of the Rolling Thunder Revue, 50 years after the concert.
Florida Election Myths, Debunked: Who Can Vote?
From voter eligibility to election rules, we separate fact from fiction in the first installment of a series examining common misconceptions about Florida elections.
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