Rachel Saintfort, who was inspired to lose weight to make her daughter proud, was one of five women who were featured by People magazine for losing more than 100 pounds each. Saintfort tracked her progress on Instagram. Source: People magazine
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 inPublic Safety
Jack-Knifed Truck Backing Up Eastbound I-4
Jack-knifed tractor-trailer on I-4 near the western end of the Polk Parkway has eastbound traffic backed up. https://t.co/0qXaLg2Lxg pic.twitter.com/SxHULHlwBX — Lkld Now (@LkldNow) May 30, 2018 Careful! Tractor trailer jackknifed on I-4 W between exits 27 & 28 pic.twitter.com/zSWrmiKr75 — Steve Andrews (@WFLASteveA) May 30, 2018
Posted inNews Roundup
Read It in the Morning Paper
MEMORIAL DAY: Around 200 people gathered at Lakeland Funeral Home Monday for the annual Memorial Day Tribute conducted on behalf of the Polk Veterans Council. ALSO: Calvary Baptist Church observance IMPEACH: An “attack dog” political action committee chose I-4 near Lakeland for an “Impeachment Now” billboard because “The I-4 corridor is critical to either party’s success.” […]
Posted inActivism
50-Mile Walk Aims to Raise Funds for Cancer Center
Rafael Martin, a teacher and prostate cancer patient, is walking from Lakeland to Orlando today to raise funds for the Hollis Cancer Center at Lakeland Regional Health | GoFundMe page Source: News Channel 8
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
How Should Red-Light Camera Funds Be Spent?
Retired productivity consultant Michael Maguire started a discussion at City Hall last week when he suggested that the city’s proceeds from red-light camera fines be spent to bolster established arts organizations through grants. City commissioners then shared their own ideas for how to spend the fine money now that the Florida Supreme Court has upheld red-light […]
Posted inHealth
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Planned for Lakeland
Lindsey Jones, who grew up in Lakeland, plans to open Polk County’s first medical marijuana dispensary in the strip shopping at U.S. 98 North and Griffin Road in mid-July. Source: The Ledger
Posted inConsumer
Publix Brings Curbside Pickup to Southgate, Lake Miriam
“Customers place their order online, and select the curbside carryout location. The system generates available pickup times based on volume at the moment for that location, and they pay for the order,” Publix spokesman Brian West said. Two other area Publix stores — Highland City Town Center and the Lake Gibson Shopping Center — already have […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Tampa Bay Times Visits Swan Brewing: ‘The Scene … Was Impressive’
Justin Grant, a correspondent with The Times’ entertainment-oriented tbt.com, visited Swan Brewing on a Friday night, was impressed by the size of the crowd, and concluded, “What Lakeland lacks in number of breweries, it makes up for in character and scope. Swan Brewing has a large audience to look forward to, and based on early […]
Posted inNews Roundup
Read It in the Morning Paper
TOP DOGS: LPD K-9s and their handlers were honored this week for big wins in regional competitions. TRUCKING: Old Dominion Freight Line dedicated a $10 million, 52-bay service center on North Combee Road Thursday. R.I.P.: Gayle McKinzie, retired Polk schools superintendent, 71 Source: The Ledger
Posted inNeighborhoods
Improvements Coming to Lake Hollingsworth and Ingraham; But First, Detours
The intersection of Lake Hollingsworth Drive and Ingraham Avenue is about to get some bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements; during construction, drivers going around the lake can expect to detour around the intersection for up to 2 1/2 weeks.