First-term Lakeland City Commissioner Chad McLeod faces two challengers for the At-Large Seat 2. All seven members of the commission are elected citywide, with four representing specific districts and two filling at-large seats; the seventh member is the mayor, who chairs the commission. Read on to learn about the three candidates and their views on […]
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
2023 Voting: When, Where, How
Sample ballot, early voting, find your polling place
Posted inPublic Safety
Hurricane Idalia: Latest Updates as Lakeland Prepares for Strong Winds and Rain
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the Big Bend area north of Tampa Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm.
Posted inFrom a LkldNow Sponsor
Preparing for Hurricanes as a Dementia Caregiver
A guide prepared by the Alzheimer’s Association and USF helps caregivers prepare for weather emergencies.
Posted inCity Hall, Politics
City Elections: Simmons Draws Two Challengers; Two Commissioners Remain Unopposed
Incumbents Chad McLeod and Bill Read have drawn no opponents yet; candidates have until Sept. 22 to file.
Posted inEvents, Family
Your Guide to Monday’s ‘Red White & Kaboom’
Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve event starts at 6 p.m. with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.
Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Consumer
Lakeland Streamlines Permit Process As More Homeowners Invest in Rooftop Solar Panels
City looks to technology to help review a surging number of solar permit applications without adding staff or compromising standards.
Posted inNews, People
Introducing Cindy Glover, LkldNow’s New Editor
Glover will oversee our news operation. Founder Barry Friedman will remain actively involved as editor-at-large.
Posted inDowntown, Transportation
Final Update: Florida Avenue Reopened After Only One Commuter Cycle
Work had been expected to disrupt downtown traffic for much of the week, but it was completed in less than a day.
Posted inPublic Safety, Transportation
Harden Boulevard Reopens Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident
Lakeland resident, 69, dies after he lost control of his vehicle and he was ejected when it rolled over.