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Dec 31, 2024 · Here's a look back at some of 2024's top stories in Lakeland, Fla., month by month.

Jan 6, 2025 · Three local theaters each have musical productions slated for January. Theatre Winter Haven is producing “Anastasia,” while Lakeland Community Theatre is performing “The Light in the Piazza.” In February, Haines City Theatre is putting on the Broadway hit, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The year’s early musical offerings are also robust.

Dec 19, 2024 · By 2027, local emergency care options could include: Lakeland Regional’s main hospital on Lakeland Hills Boulevard.; The freestanding emergency room owned by HCA Florida at 3526 S. Florida Ave. — which opened in May 2020.; The new freestanding ER owned by HCA Florida at 1075 Carpenter’s Way.; A freestanding ER that Lakeland Regional has nearly finished building at 6150 S. Florida Ave ...

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 ...

Jan 2, 2025 · His background: Hernandez started with Lakeland in June 2023. He has a 30-year career in city and county government management. He started in 1994 with Broward County, where he held various positions, including deputy county administrator during his 17-year tenure.

Jul 24, 2024 · Job creation: The designation of Lakeland as a “base of operations” means Avelo will keep at least some of its Boeing 737 Next Generation airplanes at Lakeland Linder full-time. Starting in October, Lakeland will be one of only eight bases nationwide. On Avelo’s updated route map, published Wednesday, bases are designated …

Jan 7, 2025 · Two low-income complexes: In 2023, the city’s housing division received two applications for funding: one for Griffin Lofts and the other for Gospel Village. The City Commission approved Griffin Lofts’ funding agreement in September 2023. That project, located near Home Depot in north Lakeland, is nearing completion and consists of 60 units in a …

Shua Khang, 66. Mr. Shua Khang, 66, passed away at his home surrounded by loving family on Monday, January 27, 2025.