{"id":50974,"date":"2024-10-14T21:55:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T01:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=50974"},"modified":"2024-10-14T21:55:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T01:55:54","slug":"lakeland-kids-uplift-utility-crews-with-snack-packs-amid-post-hurricane-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/10\/14\/lakeland-kids-uplift-utility-crews-with-snack-packs-amid-post-hurricane-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakeland Kids Uplift Utility Crews with Snack Packs Amid Post-Hurricane Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which left Lakeland battered by high waters, downed trees, and widespread power outages, a small act of kindness has made a big impact. Briley and Braxton, two local children, surprised Jared and his crew from Gainesville Regional Utilities with snack packs as they worked tirelessly to restore power across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"717673\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-40-e1728920618195-1200x662-1-1024x565.webp?resize=1024%2C565&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50975 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #717673; width:517px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-40-e1728920618195-1200x662-1-jpeg.webp?resize=1024%2C565&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-40-e1728920618195-1200x662-1-jpeg.webp?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-40-e1728920618195-1200x662-1-jpeg.webp?resize=768%2C424&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-40-e1728920618195-1200x662-1-jpeg.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gesture, shared on social media with the hashtag #kindnessmatters, has inspired others to continue supporting one another during the city\u2019s recovery efforts. \u201cLakeland is special because of the people who live here, we\u2019ve seen so many acts of kindness and support. Keep that empathy going\u2014you never know how much a small gesture can impact someone,\u201d says Lakeland PD.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"a58f75\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-41-1152x1536-1.webp?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50976 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a58f75; width:528px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-41-1152x1536-1.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-41-1152x1536-1.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-41-1152x1536-1.webp?w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utility crews remain hard at work, addressing the ongoing effects of the storm, while many Lakeland residents continue to deal with property damage and outages. As recovery progresses, both front-line workers and those behind the scenes are contributing to the city\u2019s efforts to stand back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local authorities urge residents to stay safe and continue showing support for their neighbors during these challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which left Lakeland battered by high waters, downed trees, and widespread power outages, a small act of kindness has made a big impact. 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