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Lkldnow.com was founded by Barry Friedman, who has spent most of his career curating news for residents of Lakeland and Polk County. Barry founded theledger.com and guided its growth for 19 years. In various editing positions, he oversaw every department in The Ledger newsroom except Sports. His current passion is figuring out how to preserve engaging and impactful community journalism in the age of social media. WHERE TO FIND US

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Families can apply for magnet schools, career academies, IB and Cambridge programs for the 2026–27 school year.
01/09/2026

Families can apply for magnet schools, career academies, IB and Cambridge programs for the 2026–27 school year.

The Polk County School Choice application window opens Jan. 12, allowing families to apply for magnet schools, career academies, and IB and Cambridge programs.

Registration is open for the 2026 Polk Senior Games where men and women aged 50 and over compete for gold in 97 Olympic-...
01/09/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Polk Senior Games where men and women aged 50 and over compete for gold in 97 Olympic-style events.

Registration is open for the 2026 Polk Senior Games where men and women aged 50 and over compete for gold in 97 Olympic-style events.

A family-style microschool model designed around childhood earns a $250,000 Yass Prize and looks to expand its reach in ...
01/08/2026

A family-style microschool model designed around childhood earns a $250,000 Yass Prize and looks to expand its reach in Polk County.

A Lakeland-based microschool, WonderHere, wins a national Yass Prize for its child-centered learning model and plans expansion in Polk County.

The fourth Lakeland location opened Jan. 2, just in time to celebrate 20 years in business.
01/07/2026

The fourth Lakeland location opened Jan. 2, just in time to celebrate 20 years in business.

Black & Brew opened its fourth location at Lakeland Regional Health on Jan. 2, just in time to celebrate 20 years in business.

Lakeland drivers should be ready to slow down when school resumes Wednesday, Jan. 7. A new camera program designed to en...
01/06/2026

Lakeland drivers should be ready to slow down when school resumes Wednesday, Jan. 7. A new camera program designed to enforce school-zone speed limits is now active.

Lakeland drivers should be ready to slow down when school resumes Wednesday, Jan. 7. A new camera program designed to enforce school-zone speed limits is now active.

The decision comes more than five years after the brutal murders of Edie and David Henderson shocked the Lakeland commun...
01/06/2026

The decision comes more than five years after the brutal murders of Edie and David Henderson shocked the Lakeland community.

A judge sentenced Marcelle Waldon to death for the 2020 murders of Edith and David Henderson, citing multiple aggravating factors.

Sara Roberts McCarley took the oath of office Monday to become Lakeland’s first elected female mayor. She was sworn in a...
01/06/2026

Sara Roberts McCarley took the oath of office Monday to become Lakeland’s first elected female mayor.

She was sworn in alongside returning commissioners Stephanie Madden and Mike Musick and newly elected commissioners Ashley Troutman and Terry Coney.

Sara Roberts McCarley took the oath of office Monday to become Lakeland’s first elected female mayor. She was sworn in alongside returning commissioners Stephanie Madden and Mike Musick and newly elected commissioners Ashley Troutman and Terry Coney.

Lakeland may soon use artificial intelligence and real-time sensor data — instead of periodic surveys — to keep tabs on ...
01/05/2026

Lakeland may soon use artificial intelligence and real-time sensor data — instead of periodic surveys — to keep tabs on road conditions, potholes and cracks across the city.

Lakeland may soon use artificial intelligence and real-time sensor data — instead of periodic surveys — to monitor road conditions, potholes and cracks across the city.

Lakeland's Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 on Dec. 16 to block Talbot House Ministries' bid to relocate its homeless...
12/31/2025

Lakeland's Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 on Dec. 16 to block Talbot House Ministries' bid to relocate its homeless shelter to Memorial Boulevard, despite warnings from the organization's attorney that the decision could violate federal civil rights laws.

Lakeland's Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 on Dec. 16 to block Talbot House Ministries' bid to relocate its homeless shelter to Memorial Boulevard, despite warnings from the organization's attorney that the decision could violate federal civil rights laws.

Planning to celebrate the new year with fireworks at home? Polk County and Lakeland fire officials say not this time.Bec...
12/30/2025

Planning to celebrate the new year with fireworks at home? Polk County and Lakeland fire officials say not this time.

Because of unusually dry weather, a countywide burn ban remains in effect.

Planning to celebrate the new year with fireworks at home? Polk County and Lakeland fire officials say not this time.Because of unusually dry weather, a countywide burn ban remains in effect.

Citrus Connection's Squeeze will offer rides in all-electric and enclosed GEM e6 shuttles until 2 a.m. on New Years Eve.
12/29/2025

Citrus Connection's Squeeze will offer rides in all-electric and enclosed GEM e6 shuttles until 2 a.m. on New Years Eve.

Citrus Connection's Squeeze will offer rides in all-electric and enclosed GEM e6 shuttles until 2 a.m. on New Years Eve.

After eight years as Lakeland’s mayor, Bill Mutz is packing up his office — and stepping into unfamiliar territory.
12/29/2025

After eight years as Lakeland’s mayor, Bill Mutz is packing up his office — and stepping into unfamiliar territory.

After eight years as Lakeland’s mayor, Bill Mutz is packing up his office — and stepping into unfamiliar territory.

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