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Bye-bye to the 85-year-old Florida Citrus Mutual building, Publix demolishing it for a parking lot
Crews have begun demolishing the 85-year-old Florida Citrus Mutual building in downtown Lakeland to make room…
Students and staff at Central Florida Aerospace Academy gathered to remember Jaxon Crabtree
Crabtree, 15, tragically passed away on Dec. 5 following a traffic accident while biking to school.…
Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College has received three bronze pieces from one of the world’s most revered sculptors Auguste Rodin
Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College has received three bronze pieces from one of…
SANTA came to visit Lakeland a little early this year
SANTA came to visit Lakeland a little early this year. LPD officers enjoyed being elves for…
WATSON CLINIC PARTNERS WITH BONNET SPRINGS PARK
Watson Clinic is a proud sponsor of the Watson Clinic Gallery located at the Hollis Family…
North Chestnut Road Closure Postponed Until After Christmas
A Polk County sidewalk project scheduled to close North Chestnut Road in Lakeland this week has…
LAKELAND CITIZENS ACADEMY TAKING APPLICANTS
Hands-on Interactive Program Highlighting Lakeland Municipal Government The City of Lakeland is now taking applicants for…
C.S. LEWIS IS COMING TO LAKELAND IN A DAZZLING, NEW, MULTIMEDIA THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
From Fellowship for Performing Arts, the producers of The Screwtape Letters, and starring award-winning actor Max…
North Chestnut Road in Lakeland Closing for Three Months
A new Polk County sidewalk project requiring extensive drainage installations will close North Chestnut Road in…
‘The Squeeze’ helps shuttle people into downtown Lakeland at lunchtime
With stops scattered along a strategic route, ‘The Squeeze’ is free to ride and with pickups…
‘You were there for me’: Lakeland girl reunites with cardiac surgeon who saved her life
As she waited in the lobby at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Bella Sanchez’s heart was…
Is Avelo Airlines coming to Lakeland Linder Airport?
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials hope to offer commercial passenger flights operated by Avelo Airlines by…
Bezos Academy will open a tuition-free full-day preschool in Lakeland in 2025
Polk County Public Schools announced a step Wednesday toward filling a local need for free, voluntary…
Courtyard by Marriott in Lakeland, Florida Completes Renovation
LBA Hospitality today announced that the Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland hotel in Lakeland, Florida has completed…
2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade Winners
The 2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade judges announced the winners of this year’s parade, held on Dec.…
Polk HealthCare Plan: A Potential Health Coverage Option for Polk County Residents
As the year-end approaches, individuals might be considering health coverage options for the next year. These…
2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade Update
Thursday evening for the display of the annual Christmas parade and fireworks. What: 42nd Lakeland Christmas Parade When: 7…
Step Back in Time at the Old Fashioned Cigars Event
Get ready for an evening of suave sophistication and old-world charm at the Old Fashioned Cigars event! On Thu,…
Jalina Anglin’s family wants Auburndale police sergeant fired following fatal crash
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last…
Lakeland’s Annual Santa-Themed Pub Crawl Is Back This Weekend
LKLD SantaCon, Lakeland’s annual Santa-themed pub crawl, is back this weekend and it’s all for a…
2024 ReEnergize Lakeland calendar contest
Imagine a world where creativity and sustainability collide. That’s exactly what happened at our 2024 ReEnergize…
Kitty Cat Lounge is making a difference in our community
Kitty Cat Lounge is located at 946 E Orange St., in Downtown Lakeland. This local business…
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Lakeland?
Send us your favorite light display in Lakeland. For many of us, taking in our neighbors’…
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree where is the Christmas Tree at Munn Park? Resident starts up a petition for a Christmas Tree
Lakeland city staff threw the switch on Thanksgiving evening. Holiday lights instantly lit up archways, candy canes,…
Helping Reduce Child Car Deaths During the Holidays
Safe Kids Florida Suncoast and State Farm® Team Up to Keep Kids Safe on the Road…
SELFIES WITH SANTA IN HOLLIS GARDEN
Take your photo with Santa in the beautiful Hollis Garden. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Hollis…
HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG LAKELAND’S FESTIVE 5K RACE ALONG THREE PARKS TRAIL
The City of Lakeland is hosting the 9th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December…
Lakeland Fire New Bunker Gear
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Interfaith Coalition of Polk County to hold service in Lakeland on Nov. 26
The Interfaith Coalition of Polk County will hold its first annual “Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service” on…
Polk County approves contract to build pathway along Wabash Avenue in Lakeland
The Polk County Commission voted Tuesday to spend $1.8 million to build a multiuse pathway along Wabash Avenue…
Do you believe in Miracles? A Thanksgiving Miracle has happened: The community is rallying behind a food pantry destroyed by an arsonist
A fire-gutted food pantry is getting restocked by the community. A week before Thanksgiving, the New…
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus: A Festive Free Event at Lakeside Village
Get ready to kick off your holiday season with a jolly good time! This Saturday, Sat, Nov…
Thanksgiving Adventure Day
Mon, Nov 20, 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm Add to Calendar Location Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd Lakeland…
FREE PLAY FLORIDA
Photos by Tom Hagerty For More photos click here CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF FREE PLAY FLORIDA…
GREAT AMERICAN TEACH-IN
EDUCATE…..MOTIVATE…..INSPIRE LPD loves to invest in the most important things in life…OUR KIDS! It was our…