Grady Judd, the Republican who has served as sheriff of Polk County for 20 years, faces opposition from Theodore ‘Pink Tie’ Murray, a Frostproof man who says he is running because he has been victimized by law enforcement.
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 inVoter Guide
Florida House of Representatives
Three seats in the Florida House of Representatives representing different parts of Lakeland will be contested in the Nov. 5 general election.
Posted inVoter Guide
U.S. House of Representatives
Three Congressional districts represent different parts of Lakeland; in each one, a Republican incumbent faces a Democratic challenger in the November general election.
Posted inVoter Guide
Voting in 2024: When, Where, How
Sample ballot, early voting, find your polling place
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown
Downtown Conversion: Art Deco Bank to Italian-Style Steakhouse
The owner of the Florida National Bank building has applied for $195,000 in incentives from the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency.
Posted inPublic Safety, Transportation
What Will Lakeland Hills Boulevard Look Like After 22 Months of Construction?
Benefits include a raised median, improved turn lanes and wider sidewalks, but be prepared for delays until it’s finished.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Is Under a Tornado Watch and Had a Brief Tornado Warning
Rain intensified late afternoon as Hurricane Helene’s eye passes 150 miles to the west.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland’s Light Rain Bands from Helene Are Expected to Intensify Tonight
More storm-related closures are announced; city facilities and parks remain open, and solid waste pickups are unchanged.
Posted inPublic Safety
Polk Schools Will Close Thursday, Friday as a Storm Precaution
Lakeland, Polk prepare as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens and heads toward an expected Panhandle landfall.
Posted inPolitics
Combee Defeats Fields for Property Appraiser; Scott Wins Seat on Polk County Commission
It was a good night for incumbents as Circuit Judge Catherine Combee and two school board members held their seats.