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Former Lakeland NAACP president and community activist Reginald Ardis Sr. dies at 74
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 day agoReginald Ardis Sr., a former president of the Lakeland NAACP branch and community activist, died...
As Lakeland debates a bar going in a former church, could it all come down to jaywalking?
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLAKELAND — Could Lakeland officials' decision over whether a former church can be turned into an...
Lakeland Loft's owner hopes to open Tiki bar on Main Street
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLAKELAND — After years running a high-end jazz and cigar lounge, Lakeland Loft owner Soloman Wassef...
Lakeland's Amanda Baker, stricken by sudden illness as teenager, dies at age 25
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAmanda Baker’s family is confident that she is making music again in heaven. On the verge of...
Tom Shaw, Lakeland commissioner for 20 years and tireless city promoter, dies at 97
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLAKELAND — Tom Shaw, a Lakeland commissioner of 20 years and its cultural ambassador, died at his...
Lakeland developer moves ahead with Massachusetts Avenue plans despite ongoing litigation
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 month agoA Lakeland developer is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to develop North Massachusetts Avenue...
Advocates rally in Lakeland, criticize DeSantis for blocking African-American studies class
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLAKELAND — Terry Coney, president of the NAACP’s Lakeland Branch, considered going to Tallahassee on...
Series of Memorial Day events scheduled for Lakeland starting Saturday
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEvents to commemorate Memorial Day are scheduled for Lakeland beginning Saturday. The NAACP’s Armed...
A hometown remembers Andy Bean, the big man with a heart of gold
USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek via Yahoo Sports· 5 months agoLAKELAND, Fla. – Gary Koch’s favorite Andy Bean story happened back when they were University of...
'We're here to stay': Lakeland's Grace City Church will build new campus on 50-acre site
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 month agoAndrew Gard acknowledges that Grace City Church has often tested the resiliency of those who attend...