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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 inCrime / Justice
Grand Jury Indicts Dunn on 2nd-Degree Murder Charge
City Commissioner Michael Dunn has been indicted by a grand jury on a 2nd-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man attempting to shoplift a hatchet from Dunn’s store. The first-degree felony charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. It is expected that Gov. Scott will suspend him from office. Video: […]
Posted inNews Roundup
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TEEN HERO: Keshaun Smith, 18, didn’t hesitate when he heard about a fire in a neighbor’s house on Crystal Lake Acres Drive. He grabbed two extinguishers, ran to put out the kitchen fire, and made sure the people and pets in the house got out safely. ROBBERIES: LPD says two violent, late-night robberies on Wednesday […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Some music events of interest this weekend: Fresh from a featured article by Aaron Marsh in The Lakelander‘s new music issue, the intense and soulful Hannah Dobson will play solo and with Dark Heaven tonight at Hillcrest Coffee. The Broke, a new collaboration between local musical stalwarts David Brimer, Marcus McCants and Mike Richards, debuts […]
Posted inPolitics
Carlson’s Fundraising Doubles Spano’s for Congress
Contributions to Democrat Kristen Carlson of Lakeland are more than double those of Republican opponent Ross Spano of Dover in the race for U.S. House, District 15, according to latest filings. A quick look: Carlson: $905,567 total, including $92,115 in personal contributions and loans; latest report includes $571k from individuals and $13k from PACs. Spano: […]
Posted inFood & Dining
Sneak Peek: Black & Brew Lake Morton at Lkld Library
The Lakeland Public Library offered a Facebook sneak peek into the Black & Brew Lake Morton coffee shop that’s about to open at its main branch. The shop, which will serve beverages and light bites, is tentatively scheduled to open Tuesday. Hours: Mon-Fri: 7-9, Sat: 8-9, Sun: 10-5.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Arms Advocate: Dunn Should Not Have Pulled Gun
10 News talked with several associates of City Commissioner Michael Dunn about the video released Monday that shows him shooting and killing a shoplifter at his store: Gun rights advocate Ryan Thomas, owner of Tampa Carry, said, “Just because you’re a nice person doesn’t mean that you don’t make a mistake in the heat of the […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Returning Lkld Firefighters Discuss Panhandle Devastation
Six Lakeland firefighters returned from Mexico Beach Wednesday night, and six more left Wednesday morning to replace them. Source: 10 News
Posted inConsumer
Polk Solar Co-op Has Attracted 41 Members
The organization, which aims to use the power of group purchasing to get its members good deals on solar power installation, has scheduled an information session for 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the main Lakeland Library. The group has 225 slots; sign-ups go through Christmas | Solar United website Source: Bay News 9
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THREAT: Police are investigating a threat to City Commissioner Michael Dunn and his son that was received via email at City Hall on Tuesday, a day surveillance video of Dunn shooting and killing a shoplifter at his surplus store was getting national attention. FEDERAL BAR: Dining critic Eric Pera awards 3 1/2 stars to the newer […]