A typical homeowner would pay $20 less for the fuel charge starting in March and $1.60 more for the base rate in April, under two proposals expected to be approved.
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 inNewsletters
When News Breaks
The night that Lakeland learned news of a violent event that resulted in the kind of national attention the community never wants.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Police Say They Recovered Car Used in Shooting of 11 Men
Detectives have identified at least one suspect among the four men in the car that shots were fired from, the chief says.
Posted inCity Hall
Lakeland Electric Implodes Power Plant with Blasts Heard Throughout the City
Three of the utility’s McIntosh units are being removed to make way for a natural-gas reciprocating engine plant.
Posted inCity Hall
RP Funding Center Name Would Remain, Under More Lucrative Agreement
The city of Lakeland would receive $1.25 million over the next five years for naming rights, a $500,000 increase.
Posted inNewsletters
Back When the Web Was New
Our publisher shares memories of the early days of digital news publishing
Posted inNews
In 2022, LkldNow Readers Flocked to Coverage of Hurricane Ian, Silver Ring, School Library Books
Catching up: What’s the latest on this year’s 10 most-viewed stories in Lakeland?
Posted inDowntown
Downtown Board Approves Design of 7-Story Oak Street Complex
The developers plan 200 apartments and townhomes surrounding a 420-space, three-level parking structure.
Posted inTransportation
City Commission Recommends Three Lanes for South Florida Avenue in Dixieland
Commissioner Samuel Simmons dissented in the 4-1 vote, saying opponents’ arguments were compelling.
Posted inTransportation
Commission Set to Vote on South Florida Avenue Recommendations Monday
Planners say three lanes and wide sidewalks in Dixieland will improve safety and economic development opportunities.