The county will apply for a grant to get more people connected. First, they need people to tell them if they are ‘underserved.’
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, Neighborhoods, Transportation
Five Points Roundabout Has Opened, Removing a Previous Bottleneck
The project will quicken the trip between Lake Beulah and George Jenkins Boulevard/Bonnet Springs Park.
Posted inPublic Safety
Five Injured When I-4 Chase Ends in a Crash
A Toyota Camry broke into multiple pieces after plowing into tractor-trailers near the Polk Parkway west exit.
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety
Vehicle Lands in Shallow Water on Lake Morton’s Southern Shore
The driver, a 58-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Posted inPolitics
Florida’s Republican Primary is Tuesday; Polls Are Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting is open only to registered Republicans. Even though Donald Trump is the only GOP candidate remaining, six others are on the ballot.
Posted inCity Hall, Transportation
Repaving Projects Will Disrupt Traffic on Five Roadways
The streets will be milled down and repaved, with work on each taking from two to four days.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Public Safety, Transportation
SUV Driver Injured After Crashing Into Waffle House Near Southgate Plaza
Repair crews were on the site hours after the early-morning accident on South Florida Avenue.
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown
Downtown’s Nineteen61 Is Adding an Enclosed Rooftop Bar
Indoor and outdoor seating is planned. Chef Marcos Fernandez is aiming to open the expansion in April.
Posted inDowntown, History
Demolition Starts on 66-Year-Old Florida Citrus Mutual Building
The full block just south of City Hall will become surface parking for Publix’ downtown technology campus.
Posted inDowntown, Transportation
Intersection of Orange Street and Lake Avenue has reopened
The closure affected two local businesses and rerouted the Lakeland Christmas Parade.