You’ve heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm,” and in a summer camp offered…
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Enter Lakeland Gazette’s 2024 Photo of the Year contest
The rules and details: You are allowed to submit up to five photos, but each must…
Red, White, and Kaboom draws nearly 50,000
Nearly 50,000 people showed up to Mirror Lake in Lakeland on July 3 to start the Fourth of July holiday…
Red, White & Kaboom 2024
Photos by Chris Elrod Photos By Stephanie Gavric Photo and video by Bob Donahay
Lake Mirror Classic: Even bigger and better for 2024
More than 50,000 attended last year’s Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show, and this year’s 25th-anniversary edition is set…
One Liners Lakeland Area
► Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded a…
Lakeland, Florida – Do you know what Swan City has to offer?
With a population of 114,404 people as of 2024, Lakeland is the 4th fastest-growing place in…
The votes have been tallied! And Lakeland’s “Live LARGE”!!
Congratulations to Lakeland sculptor Keith Williams and his sculpture Live LARGE on winning the People’s Choice…
Lakeland Regional Health Celebrates Second Incoming Graduate Medical Education Class With White Coat Ceremony
Last Friday afternoon on June 21st, Lakeland Regional Health welcomed the second class of graduate medical education…
CARING FOR OUR HEROES
Thank you so much to Heroes’ Heart and MISSION BBQ for providing breakfast to local law…
88TH ANNUAL MISS FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION AT THE RP CENTER
Miss Florida 2023 Juliette Valle Miss Florida’s Teen 2023 Anna-Katherine Risalvato
Lakeland Whiskey Society New Product
We were approached to give them a shout-out to promote local a business and products. The…
Breaking New Ground
In 1991, Lighthouse Ministries received a donation of two duplexes, which became transitional homes. Steve and…
Free Women’s Day Returns to the RP Funding Center on June 23rd!
Hey there, fabulous ladies. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 23rd because Women’s Day returns to the…
Florida’s AG commissioner will speak at the Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland luncheon
The Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on June 26 at…
Red White and Kaboom is right around the corner; here are some highlights from last year!
Join us on July 3 from 6-9 p.m. for a night of food, fireworks, and live…
HAPPY JUNETEENTH 2024!
Seniors In Action On the Move Attended The 32nd Annual Juneteenth Program At Coleman Bush, Along…
2024 Pride in the Park Festival in Lakeland in Photos
Nearly 2500 people came out to this event — People of all ages!!!!
MULTIPLE WATSON CLINIC SPECIALTIES OFFER WEEKEND AVAILABILITY
For new and established patients who are unable to schedule healthcare services during a busy work…
JUNETEENTH
06/15/2024 10:00 AM – 06/15/2024 3:00 PM JACKSON PARK | 1130 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue,…
Polk Pride 2024
Polk Pride began in 2015 and has continued to grow year after year by bringing multiple…
One of Downtown Lakeland’s favorite outdoor dining spots is getting new life
The Peach House will take over the historic home formerly occupied by Red Door Wine Market…
Husband and wife open bakery in Lakeland makes zombie-inspired cakes
If you’re looking for a truly unique and special cake for your next birthday party or…
Lakeland’s Grace City Church will build a new campus on a 50-acre site
In February, the church bought roughly 50 acres that borders Banana Lake. Signs appeared along Bartow…
Grand Finale: Members Closing Reception at Polk Museum of Art with Special Guest Abigail Rockwell
? Art aficionados and culture vultures, mark your calendars for a swan song celebration at the…
#PCFR special operation members are always working on keeping their skills sharp and Polk County safe!
The special operations teams recently spent time conducting propane flaring training. This scenario simulates a propane…
RED, WHITE & KABOOM INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JULY 3, 2024 – LAKE MIRROR
T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror…
PURPLE ALERT ISSUED FOR DUANE CUSTER
UPDATE: PURPLE ALERT CANCELLED. DUANE CUSTER LOCATED SAFE. A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for…
A growing number of minority entrepreneurs are coming to Lakeland
More people are moving to Lakeland and bringing along their business ideas. In 2022 Venny Smith,…
The swans remain a source of pride for the City of Lakeland
Throughout Lakeland, you’ll see artwork reflecting its mascot, the Swan. Living on Lake Morton, the swans…
Mayfaire by the Lake Fine Art Festival brings out huge crowds
Mayfaire by the Lake launched in 1971 as a small craft fair on the lawn of…
Lakeland woman known for her Best Blue Velvet Cupcakes
Lakeland is home to The Best Blue Velvet Cupcakes. Owner Chequita Blake learned how to bake many…
Black bear spotted just blocks away from North Lakeland Publix
A black bear was spotted just blocks away from a North Lakeland Publix on Thursday evening…
Silver Moon Drive-In keeping the tradition alive for more than 75 years
There are only four drive-ins left in Florida, and one of them is located in Lakeland.…
Antique shop in Lakeland has been a part of the community for 50 years
Lloyds of Lakeland has been serving the Lakeland community through its unique antique shop. Now owned…
Lakeland’s newest mixed-use development is opening soon
Prospect Lake Wire is nearing completion at 380 Wire Dr., west of Lake Wire. Since the groundbreaking in February…
Hot Dog with a Hero
THIS FRIDAY (May 10th)! Join the PCSO deputies of the Southwest District and our Crime Prevention…
2024 Watermelon Festival @ The Florida Children’s Museum
Photos By Chris Elrod Click here to see more pictures of the event
Caffeine & Gasoline @ Bonnet Springs Park
Photos by Chris Elrod Click here to see more pictures of the event