Daily Archives: November 1, 2015

Train stalls on tracks in downtown Lakeland, causing traffic issues

A train stalled on the train tracks in downtown Lakeland, causing traffic problems for commuters this morning. The Lakeland Fire Department issued an alert via its Twitter account at 8:22 a.m., warning motorists a train was blocking Massachusetts Avenue and South Florida Avenue and advising them to take the US 98 overpass into downtown Lakeland.…

LP considers building restrooms for tourists

Marc Valero | Highlands Today  Published: October 18, 2015 LAKE PLACID — The town of more than 45 murals is looking into building or providing one public restroom facility for visitors and tourists who make the rounds to view the colorful artwork throughout the downtown. Keep Lake Placid Beautiful member Bill Brantley noted that he is on…