Crossroads Automotive Group is excited to announce its Florida debut with theacquisition of Bartow Ford. Recognized…
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The Fancy Flea
Shop indoors at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Amazing vintage vendors, antiques, furniture, art, home…
Trimak Building Systems Moves HQ to Lakeland, Adding 50 Jobs
Trimak Building Systems Inc. relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 4350 County Line Rd…
Wendy’s may be heading toward a private takeover.
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is reportedly assembling investors for a potential deal to take Wendy’s…
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Brasswater launches hospitality platform after buying Lakeland Hotel, Georgia retail property
Montreal-based real estate investor Brasswater has expanded its cross-border portfolio by completing two back-to-back U.S. property…
Publix Ends 10-Item Express Lane Limit to Cut Wait Times
Publix has officially done away with its long-standing 10-item limit in express checkout lanes. Rather than…
Orlando Health is holding a hiring event on Saturday, August 22, 2026
Orlando Health is holding a hiring event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its new Orlando…
Lamp Repair and Shade Studio Keeps Fading Craft Burning Bright
In an era dominated by disposable home goods and quick-ship fixtures, one local workshop is holding…
How Publix Defends Its Market Share Against Discounters
Publix is navigating a shift across the Southeastern grocery landscape. Despite growing price sensitivity among consumers,…
Amped Fitness Expands Across Florida with New Lakeland Club
Amped Fitness®, an immersive Florida-founded fitness brand redefining the modern gym experience, today announced its plans…
A second Miniso could be coming to Lakeland
We found a building permit filed with the City of Lakeland for a $450,000 remodel at…
First State Bank to Redevelop Lakeland Ale House Site
First State Bank of the Florida Keys (headquartered in Key West) acquired the former Miller’s Ale…
Publix Cuts Stock Price as Q2 Sales Growth Slows
Publix Super Markets announced a reduction in its internal stock price alongside its second-quarter financial results,…
Atlanta Investor Drops $67.7 Million on Lakeland Warehouse Trio
Atlanta-based MDH Partners has scooped up three newly built industrial buildings at Lakeland Commerce Center for…
AT&T to end Florida landline service
Yes, AT&T is actively executing a nationwide plan to phase out its traditional, copper-wire “Plain Old…
Publix Super Markets Charities Donates $250,000 for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Venezuela
Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $250,000 to the Global Empowerment Mission to help support relief efforts…
Saddle Creek Logistics Services Names Grady Martin Chief Executive Officer
Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering warehousing, fulfillment and transportation solutions, today named Grady Martin Chief…
Fast-growing hot-chicken chain eyes its first Lakeland location
It sounds like the Nashville hot chicken craze is finally knocking on Lakeland’s door with a…
The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland location of Fred’s Market
The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland…
Winn-Dixie celebrates Independence Day by donating $100,000 to the USO
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, The Winn-Dixie Company (TWDC) is donating $100,000…
Waters Car Wash Marks America’s 250th Birthday with Statewide Customer Appreciation Initiative
Customers can register July 3-5 for the special offer, which is redeemable through July 31 Customer…
Wild Greg’s Reopens as City Limits Under New Local Ownership
This is massive news for North Lakeland’s nightlife. After two decades of various country dance halls…
Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Location in Lakeland
Mavis Tires and Brakes, a leading automotive service and tire retailer, is excited to announce the…
Fresh Monkee to Open Lakeland Location
That is a big win for the South Lakeland food scene! The Fresh Monkee, a popular…
D1 Training South Lakeland Now Open, Hosts Grand Opening Celebration June 27
That’s a big win for the South Lakeland fitness scene! The new facility is located at…
Publix Super Markets has elected Jill Livesay to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026
Livesay, 58, currently serves as the chief accounting officer and controller at CarMax—a position she has…
Employee-owned Harrell’s adds 11 to sales team
In a broad and sweeping move, Harrell’s recently named a total of 11 new U.S. territory managers to…
Velvet Swan Celebrates Soft Opening June 10
That is exciting news for the downtown social scene! The Velvet Swan is opening at 125…
Lakeland Computers Store Opening on Hwy 98 N
A new name will appear on the storefront, but the story behind it carries decades of…
The Peach Cobbler Factory, Lakeland
Peach Cobbler Factory Lakeland is located at 5261 US Hwy 98 S #8C, Lakeland, FL 33812.…
A second developer recently filed with the City of Lakeland to redevelop the former Hooters restaurant
According to a recent filing with the City of Lakeland, a developer is proposing to redevelop…
Keep the change. Pennies have been ‘discontinued’ in Florida
You’re right on the money—literally! It’s wild to think about, but the U.S. Mint did officially…
The Winn-Dixie Company celebrated two new Winn-Dixie stores in Lakeland
The transition from Harveys Supermarket marks another step in the Winn-Dixie Company’s ongoing transformation and continued…
New Donut Shop Looks to Be Opening in Lakeland
It looks like the local food scene is buzzing! Public plan-review documents were just submitted for…
Riverside Seafood sets sights on Lakeland
Riverside Seafood is continuing its expansion into Lakeland. While the brand already has a strong presence…
International Market World marks four decades
It is an impressive milestone for the International Market World in Auburndale. Since opening its doors…
Third Lakeland Firestone Store is under construction
A third Lakeland Firestone Store is under construction off of Lakeland Highlands Road in front of…
Winn-Dixie with a grand opening scheduled for May 16
The former Ariana Harvey’s store has now been converted back to a Winn-Dixie with a grand…
Wingnutz Opens in Dixieland Thursday, May 14
That’s a big move for the Dixieland food scene! After much anticipation, the Buffalo-born wing spot…
More than 40 Wendy’s restaurants closed in Florida
While there have been widespread reports of Wendy’s closing locations nationwide, no official confirmation or reliable…