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Greetings Lakeland! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new I-4 crossing could reshape traffic in North Lakeland
  • Lakeland families remember the life of Adelaida Feliciano

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles.

Find out what's happening in Lakelandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lakelandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See FDOT's preferred route for a new road crossing I-4 in North Lakeland (theledger.com) — A new road linking Walt Williams Road and SR 33 over I-4 in North Lakeland is moving forward, with city commissioners set to vote Monday on a resolution backing FDOT’s preferred route. The project would add a two-lane road and multi-use path near Bridgewater and Wendell Watson Elementary, while banning trucks and launching the next round of state and federal funding requests.
   

• Adelaida Feliciano (villages-news.com) — Family and friends in Lakeland are mourning Adelaida Feliciano, 67, whose two sons and their families live here while she resided in Sumterville. Remembered as loving, straightforward, and creative, she enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and crime shows, and will be honored at a January 9 service in Sumterville.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I would just like to remind everyone that uses East Lake Parker Drive as a cut through that the speed limit is 40 mph.
    It is not 70 or 80 or 90 mph. Today two young children we're trying to catch their dog that was on the run in traffic on Lake Parker and I was amazed… (Nextdoor Lakewood Court)
  • We are missing Joey.
    My wife is heartbroken. He's very loveable and friendly. IF you have any information on his whereabouts, please let us know. (Nextdoor Chelsea Oaks)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for DC Materials Handler - Quality Assurance in Lakeland. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland here.

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Ok Lakeland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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