A federal appeals court rejected an attempt by a group of Southern heritage groups to have a Confederate monument returned to Munn Park, saying the groups provided no evidence that moving the statue to another park caused them “concrete injury,” Courthouse News Service reports | Judicial ruling Source: Courthouse News Service
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 inRecreation
Signs Point to Tigers Resuming Spring Training in Lakeland
Multiple news outlets are reporting that when MLB Spring Training resumes, the Detroit Tigers will be at Tigertown in Lakeland, not Comerica Park in Detroit, according to the Detroit Free Press. Source: Detroit Free Press
Posted inFood & Dining
The Joinery Asks Guests, Team Members to Wear Masks
The Joinery, Lakeland’s first food hall, is asking guests and team members to wear masks inside, beginning today, ABC Action News reports. In an email, the venue asks that masks be worn “when you come inside + that you keep it on until you’ve received your order + found a seat. Please put it back […]
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Commission Declines to Vote on Mandatory Masks
For now, there is no mandate to wear masks in public places in Lakeland. After hearing the leaders of the city’s two largest health organizations say requiring face masks would help them preserve lives in Lakeland by preventing the spread of COVID-19, city commissioners today declined to take a vote on the issue.
Posted inFood & Dining
Landmark Mister Fish Sign Gets an Update
Despite heat and a stolen ladder, artist A.H. Taylor has completed a refresh of the Mister Fish sign that has marked the Palmetto Street takeout restaurant for 52 years. Source: Facebook: A.H. Taylor
Posted inActivism
Community Conversation About Race Resumes Tonight
Mayor Bill Mutz and former Mayor Gow Fields are among six panelists tonight in the second installment of a series of community conversations about race relations in Lakeland.
Posted inPolitics
Democratic U.S. House Candidates Reflect Party Split
The two leading Democratic candidates running for the U.S. House seat that represents most of Lakeland both call themselves moderates, but each accuses the other of shifting too left or too right, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Source: Tampa Bay Times
Posted inSchools
MLB Decision Moves Last Three Polk Graduations
Major League Baseball’s closing of spring training sites for deep cleaning has forced Polk County Public Schools to move its last three graduation ceremonies, all scheduled for Monday, from Joker Marchant Stadium to Lake Gibson High School. Lakeland schools affected are Fresh Start Lakeland and Traviss Technical College. Source: News Channel 8
Posted inActivism
Juneteenth Observance Draws 200 to Munn Park
Lakeland’s 28th annual Juneteenth observance drew around 200 people to Munn Park Saturday afternoon to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States 155 years ago.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Commission to Consider Mandatory Masks for Lakeland
On a day when Florida broke a record for new COVID-19 cases and Polk County reported 100-plus cases for a second day in a row, Mayor Bill Mutz today called a special meeting of the City Commission for Monday to discuss mandating face masks in public places.