2025: A Year Without Murders in Lakeland — Until Tuesday
1 day ago · 2-minute read. Lakeland had its first murder of 2025 on Tuesday evening. According to Lakeland Police officials, Jermaine Harrison, 40, shot his brother-in-law, 49-year-old Joseph Gray, in a home off New Tampa Highway, which shut the major east-west roadway down for hours during rush hour and ended in the early morning hours Wednesday, when Harrison …
Police to Replace China-Made Drones with American Gear
4 days ago · The analysis will take place at the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida. Contract: The drone contract with Axon/Skydio is $25,000 per drone for three years. Assistant Chief of Police Hans Lehman told commissioners that they are beginning to look into funding to update the drones’ software or replace the drones after three years.
Griffin Lofts Is About to Welcome Formerly Homeless Residents
2 days ago · Half of its units are “permanent supportive housing” for people coming out of homelessness or living with a disabling condition. The other half are affordable housing for people earning less than 60% of the area median income, said Sandra Newson, Carrfour’s vice president of resident services.
Lakeland City Manager Aces Job Review - LkldNow
3 days ago · Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse got high marks in his performance evaluation by city commissioners during a meeting Monday afternoon, with his average score increasing from a 3.7 out of 5 in October 2023 to a 4.31 out of 5 this year. The score means that Sherrouse “consistently demonstrates ...
Geneva Michele Hammond, 54 - LkldNow
3 days ago · Geneva Michele Hammond, 54, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on May 7, 1970, she brought joy and light to those around her throughout her life.
Charlie Edward McMullen III, 46 - LkldNow
3 days ago · Charlie Edward McMullen III passed away at home on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, at the age of 46. He was born July 21, 1978, in Lakeland, Florida to Charlie Jr. and Susie (Mahaffey) McMullen.
Thomas E. Kent, 68 - LkldNow
3 days ago · Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom Kent, a ...