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LkldNow

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Mural Festival Makes Waves Downtown, Brings International Artists

The festival, created by Gillian Fazio and Katerina Santos, hopes to make contemporary art accessible to everyone and create meaningful opportunities for community connection. “What we’re trying to do here is make people want to spend more time in our local businesses, buy a coffee, walk the walls, and spend time in our local community,” said Fazio, a born and raised Lakelander. “We’re excited to contribute to our local economy in that way.”

Lakeland, FL · 2d

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Illegal Alien Accused of Killing 71-Year-Old Florida Man in Deadly Hit-and-Run

An illegal alien is accused of killing a 71-year-old man in Polk County, Florida, in a fatal hit-and-run crash, police say. Grevil Said Cerrato, a 26-year-old illegal alien from Honduras, has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and driving without a license.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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No. 15 Football Travels to Lakeland for Pivotal Game versus Southeastern

The Keiser Seahawks travel to Lakeland, Florida, to take on the Southeastern Fire on Saturday, November 7. Game time from Victory Field is set for 2:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on the Sun Digital Network. No. 15 Keiser Seahawks (6-2, 4-1 SUN) at Southeastern Fire (6-3, 3-2 SUN)

Lakeland, FL · 1d

American Songwriter

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Born 80 Years Ago Today in Florida, the “Cosmic Cowboy” Who Pioneered Country-Rock and Toured With Emmylou Harris

On this day (November 5) in 1946, Ingram Cecil Connor III was born in Winter Haven, Florida. However, you may better recognize him as Gram Parsons, the visionary artist whose intergalactic blend of country, rock, R&B, soul and folk music laid the foundation for what we now know as country-rock. A member of the Byrds and co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers before embarking on a solo career, Parsons’s remarkable musical run was cut tragically short when the 26-year-old singer-songwriter died of an accidental overdose on September 19, 1973.

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

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Engineering with Nature Gets a Field Test at the Sunshine Skyway

Two rows of WASDs along the southwest causeway of Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge. (Image credit: GFT, copyright Trey Cambern Photography) The results appear in the May 2026 issue of the Journal of Coastal Research. University of South Florida (USF) geoscientists Elizabeth Royer and Ping Wang measured how the installation, built from Wave Attenuation Devices (WADs) developed by Living Shoreline Solutions Inc. (LSSI), held its position and how much wave energy it removed before waves reached the causeway. The short answer: the reef stayed put through four named storms and cut wave energy by about 85 percent under the largest waves measured.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d

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Five generations of roots, one big vision for Plant City’s downtown

For Shannon Keil, downtown Plant City is more than a collection of historic buildings, storefronts and familiar streets. It’s part of her family’s story, one that stretches back five generations. Now, Keil has a chance to help shape what comes next. The new executive director of Historic Plant...

Plant City, FL · 2d

West Orlando News

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Operation Ghost Sting Led to Domestic Violence Arrests in Central Florida

Operation Ghost Sting led to 16 domestic violence arrests in Central Florida. The post Operation Ghost Sting Led to Domestic Violence Arrests in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Hillsborough County, FL · 9h

AVweb

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Digital Towers Operational at Two Airports

The FAA announced Friday that digital air traffic control towers are operational at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida and Kenai Municipal Airport in Alaska. The installations are the first under the agency’s newly approved digital tower program, although similar technology has previously been used in the United States. How...

Bartow, FL · 1d

LkldNow

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Arts and Health Week 2026 Inspires Creativity Across Lakeland

Make your mark on downtown Lakeland during the Farmers Curb Market by joining in Color Wave’s community mural. What: A free family and pet friendly outdoor festival celebrating the arts. When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. New this year:

Lakeland, FL · 14h

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Ferg’s Thanks Tampa Bay for their Best October Ever with Two FREE Rock Concerts

What a month! What a year! And what an incredible community!. After celebrating the greatest October in Ferg’s history, thanks in large part to the Tampa Bay Rays’ unforgettable journey to the 2026 World Series and three thrilling home games at Tropicana Field, Ferg’s founder and owner Mark Ferguson, and the entire Ferg’s team have a special way of saying THANK YOU!

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow City Commission Nov. 2: Lakeland Electric Franchise for Wind Meadows South Advances as $24.5 Million in Water Loans Move Forward

The Bartow City Commission advanced a Lakeland Electric franchise for Wind Meadows South and approved plans tied to $24.5 million in state water loans. The post Bartow City Commission Nov. 2: Lakeland Electric Franchise for Wind Meadows South Advances as $24.5 Million in Water Loans Move Forward first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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The Top 50 Restaurants of Tampa Bay 2026

When I began working on this year’s Top Restaurants list, I had a natural starting point. Staring down last year’s list of 50, it almost seemed like my work was done. But it wasn’t that easy. Fifty is a lot, but it’s still a finite number. And what about the restaurants I encountered this year for the first time? What I didn’t want was a list that looked identical to last year’s. Where’s the fun in that?

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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New Auburndale Data Center Site Targets 40 MW at Recker Highway

Hillwood Development Company filed an application for a building permit for a planned data center in two existing buildings on 75 acres in Auburndale. A widespread initiative is converting an existing warehouse into a data center directly in Auburndale. Instead, data center and high-intensity industrial interest in and around Auburndale...

Auburndale, FL · 2d

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From Ed Sheeran to Kingfish: Your Tampa Bay weekend guide (Nov. 5–8)

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Downtown Tampa’s favorite free concert series returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for another evening of live local music under the skyline. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, meet up with friends, and enjoy performances from talented regional artists while taking in the beautiful waterfront setting. It’s the perfect way to ease into the weekend with great music, food, and an energetic community atmosphere.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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USDA Puts Its Bucks Behind Beef Producers

Vice President JD Vance and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently shared dual announcements that could have a big impact on local ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture committed more than $382 million to programs aimed at strengthening the nation’s struggling beef industry. The investment focuses on two of the biggest challenges facing cattle producers: limited meat processing options and the cost of maintaining productive grazing land.

Plant City, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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10 of the prettiest plates and places in Tampa Bay’s restaurant scene

By now, you’ve dived into the Tampa Bay Times’ Top 50 Restaurants list. There is so much to see; so many reservations to make. This roundup is different. Throughout the course of reporting, Times photojournalists visited restaurants to photograph the food, the chefs and the spaces.

Tampa, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’

Florida voters approved the property tax-cutting Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, which could bring the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars for Hillsborough County. One commissioner said that if 'financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ at the deal to spend nearly $800 million in taxpayers funds to support the construction around a new Tampa stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The post On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

Axios Tampa Bay

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Florida passed Amendment 3, but Tampa Bay voters were divided

Amendment 3 passed by a statewide vote, but support wasn't distributed equally. Why it matters: The property tax exemption performed better in Republican-leaning areas with fewer renters, according to a Tampa Bay Times analysis of voter data . In fact, Gov. Ron DeSantis attributed the measure to helping drive Republican voter turnout. The big picture: About 62% of voters statewide approved the amendment, according to the Florida Division of Elections. That firmly cleared the 60% approval threshold for state constitutional amendments. Yes, but: It fell short of that threshold in nine counties, including both Pinellas and Hillsborough. All nine voted Democrat in top-ticket races, per the Times. Those counties also have more renters. Zoom in: The pattern also played out locally, the Times reported. "Yes" votes were more common in areas with older and wealthier residents and more expensive homes. In Pinellas, that was the beach communities and East Lake. In Hillsborough, look to suburbs in the eastern part of the county like Brandon and Lithia.

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Tampa Bay Times

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Thanksgiving meal prep is made easy with these Tampa Bay to-go options

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving at home or in a restaurant, gathering with family and friends over a memorable meal doesn’t need to be complicated. Thankfully, Tampa Bay serves up dozens of delicious options. You can pick up an entire Thanksgiving meal for your family gathering, preorder desserts and appetizers, or make a reservation at one of our fabulous hotels or restaurants.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d