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Author Archives: Barry Friedman
Barry Friedman founded Lkldnow.com in 2015 as the culmination of a career in print and digital journalism. Since 1982, he has used the tools of reporting, editing and content curation to help people in Lakeland understand their community better.
Posted inCity Hall, Transportation
State Road 33 Reconstruction Starts Next Month
A two-lane stretch will be widened north of Old Combee Road past Bridgewater and toward Florida Poly and warehouses.
Posted inCity Hall, Dining
Entrepreneurs Plan to Open a Food Hall at Lakeland Airport
The eatery would combine Asian treats with American classics; city commissioners will consider a lease on Monday.
Posted inCity Hall, Recreation
Lakeland’s Gandy Pool Will Close Five Months for Renovations
Work will start later this month, but not until the Simpson Park pool reopens, the city parks director says.
Posted inTransportation
Here’s What to Expect If You Fly Avelo Airlines From Lakeland
The budget airline flies nonstop between Lakeland and eight other airports in the eastern U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Posted inPolitics
Melony Bell Unseats Polk Elections Supervisor Lori Edwards
Republicans sweep local races; new office holders are Becky Troutman at County Commission and Jennifer Kincart Jonsson in the Florida House.
Posted inPolitics
Polls Open Tuesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Polk Turnout Was 51% Before Election Day
If you haven’t voted yet, here is what you need to know about voting and what you’ll see on the ballot.
Posted inPolitics
Nearly One-Third of Polk Voters Have Already Cast Ballots
Early walk-in voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday; elections supervisor predicts a 72% final Polk voter turnout.
Posted inHealth, Public Safety
Milton Brought More Mosquitoes, So Polk Is Increasing its Spraying
Planes will spray chemicals this weekend between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. starting tonight. Also: FEMA opens a center in Bartow.
Posted inCity Hall, Transportation
Reducing Noise: Feds Approve New Airport Approach Route
The route over the Polk Parkway means fewer neighborhoods will be directly under the path of incoming cargo jets.