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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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The handsome downtown walkway, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will need further work.
05/02/2025

The handsome downtown walkway, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will need further work.

The handsome downtown walkway, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will need further work.

Avelo leaders say they ran similar charter operations for the Biden administration.
05/01/2025

Avelo leaders say they ran similar charter operations for the Biden administration.

Lakeland's The Well will celebrate Black businesses in an expo and hold the gala this year.
04/30/2025

Lakeland's The Well will celebrate Black businesses in an expo and hold the gala this year.

Lakeland's The Well will celebrate Black businesses in an expo and hold the gala this year.

Rising prices are driving more people to Polk County food pantries.
04/30/2025

Rising prices are driving more people to Polk County food pantries.

Rising prices are driving more people to Polk County food pantries.

04/30/2025

Parents are urged to contact legislators now over proposed cuts to early learning funding.

Parents are urged to contact legislators now over proposed cuts to early learning funding.
04/29/2025

Parents are urged to contact legislators now over proposed cuts to early learning funding.

Parents are urged to contact legislators now over proposed cuts to early learning funding.

04/29/2025



Until further notice US Highway 98 North is closed northbound from Tucker Street to Griffin Road. Please find an alternative route.

Can you teach dance? Fencing? More? Parks and Rec might have an opening for you.
04/29/2025

Can you teach dance? Fencing? More? Parks and Rec might have an opening for you.

Can you teach dance? Fencing? More? Parks and Rec might have an opening for you.

Life expectancy in Polk County is more than two years shorter than the statewide average — 76.2 years, compared with 78....
04/25/2025

Life expectancy in Polk County is more than two years shorter than the statewide average — 76.2 years, compared with 78.6 for Florida as a whole.

Life expectancy in Polk County is more than two years shorter than the statewide average — 76.2 years, compared with 78.6 for Florida as a whole.

Polk County has half as many doctors and dentists per 100,000 residents as the state average, data shows.
04/25/2025

Polk County has half as many doctors and dentists per 100,000 residents as the state average, data shows.

Polk County has half as many doctors and dentists per 100,000 residents as the state average, data shows.

Citrus Connection is getting ready to debut the first biophilic office in Lakeland and beyond
04/25/2025

Citrus Connection is getting ready to debut the first biophilic office in Lakeland and beyond

Citrus Connection is getting ready to debut the first biophilic office in Lakeland and beyond

City commission set to vote to rename park after Lakeland Civil Rights activist
04/24/2025

City commission set to vote to rename park after Lakeland Civil Rights activist

City commission set to vote to rename park after Lakeland Civil Rights activist

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