Lifestyle
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Lakeland Unveils Timeline for South Florida Avenue Road Diet Project
The $22.6 million project aims to improve safety and multimodal access along a busy stretch of State Road 37.
Lakeland's Road Diet Project Moves Forward After Decade of Delays
The much-debated South Florida Avenue road diet is now over 60% through the design phase, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027.
Politics
Lakeland Constituents Can Make Their Voices Heard During Canady's Mobile Office Hours
Rep. Jennifer Canady and district staff will be available at the Lakeland Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month.
Florida House Advances Bill to Limit Non-Resident Enrollment at Top Universities
Legislation would reserve 95% of fall slots for Florida resident students at preeminent state universities
Lakeland Denies Funding for America 250 Statue
Community Redevelopment Agency rejects $10,000 grant request from patriotic alliance
Crime
Former Police Officer Convicted of Rape and Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl to Be Executed
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer, is scheduled to be put to death at Florida State Prison on March 31 for the 1987 rape and murder of Teresa McAbee.
Florida Woman Charged for Posing as Child Services Worker in Kidnapping Attempt
Nicole Terry Thomas allegedly called 911 to request a deputy's help in removing a child from a babysitter's home.
Suspect Wanted After Man Shot to Death Outside Lakeland Cocktail Lounge
Lakeland police are searching for a 34-year-old man they say shot and killed another man outside a local bar.
Sports
Orioles Roster Battles Heat Up in Spring Training
From the outfield to the bullpen, the O's have some tough decisions to make before Opening Day
Jays Split Squad Day Ends in Win and Loss
Jose Berrios shines, but Jays fall to Yankees 5-1; Bounce back to beat Phillies 7-5
Tarik Skubal's pitch limit for Team USA vs. Great Britain at World Baseball Classic, revealed
The Tigers' star pitcher will be limited to around 55 pitches in his lone WBC appearance.
