The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) has announced that Tasty Tuesday is officially taking a “summer…
Category: Community
Saddle Creek Campground Closed July and August For Renovation
The campground at Saddle Creek Park, located at 3716 Morgan Combee Road, Lakeland, will be closed from…
Grace City Church Set to Open New Worship Campus
Grace City Church is counting down the days to a massive milestone. After five years of…
Florida Poly raises fees for non-resident students to meet state rule
Florida Polytechnic University is moving forward with a 15% increase in out-of-state tuition and fees, a…
Red, White & KABOOM!
The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the Frances…
Families Struggle to Find Affordable Adult Day Care
The reality facing many families right now is incredibly tough. As the population in Polk County…
In Full Bloom at Notta
For one evening, Swan City Ballet transformed the gallery into something living. Between the color, texture,…
Mayfaire Award Winners:
A special recognition for Olga Nenazhivina of Bradenton, Florida, who took home Best of Show and the festival’s top honor…
Lakeland CRA advisory board signals a significant pivot for Dixieland
The 113-page “Restore the Core” plan, presented to the Lakeland CRA advisory board on May 7,…
New Wedgewood Offer Cuts in Homes, Adds Roads, and Reawakens Doubts
The latest chapter in the four-year saga to redevelop the former Wedgewood Golf Course in north…
Mayfaire by-the-Lake returns to the banks of Lake Morton this Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10
The 54th Annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake returns to the shores of Lake Morton this weekend, carrying on…
For the first time ever, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market is heading to the ballpark!
Join us on Saturday, May 9th, at Joker Marchant Stadium (Publix Field) for a unique evening that brings…
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) is officially opening “Folklore & Fairytales: The Fantastical World of Andrea Dezsö” on Saturday, May 2
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) is officially opening “Folklore & Fairytales: The…
Florida Children’s Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2, 2026
Florida Children’s Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2, 2026. This…
Festival del Sanguich is set to take place tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
The Festival del Sanguich is set to take place tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Publix…
This Lakeland Playground Is a Colorful, All-Abilities Space Where Every Kid Can Play Together
The Joe L. and Karen L. Ruthven Playground at Veterans Park. It really is a standout…
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Celebration is May 9, 2026, at Bonnet Springs Park
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Celebration is indeed scheduled for Saturday, May 9,…
Florida Southern College gathered in Annie Pfeiffer Chapel to honor Major Cody A. Khork
Yesterday, we gathered in Annie Pfeiffer Chapel to honor Major Cody A. Khork ’14, a proud…
5th Annual Lakeland Book Crawl April 23rd-25th
It’s that time again, Lakeland book lovers! Your indie bookstores are hosting the fifth annual Lakeland…
The inaugural Fuego Festival successfully transformed downtown Lakeland into a vibrant hub of Latin culture.
The inaugural Fuego Festival successfully transformed downtown Lakeland into a vibrant hub of Latin culture. If…
FDOT has several significant nighttime detours scheduled for the I-4 and SR 33 interchange in Lakeland starting this Monday
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has several significant nighttime detours scheduled for the I-4 and…
Lakeland CRA Launches Mural Passport to Celebrate Local Art and Drive Community Engagement
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce the launch of the Lakeland CRA…
A Portion of Azalea Court Scheduled to Close April 27
A portion of Azalea Court in Lakeland will close at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27,…
Bloom at BSP Showcases
Bloom at BSP! This event has become a standout for Lakeland because it transforms the traditional…
2026 Annual Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Set for May 7
The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial…
2026 Swan City Jazz Festival
The energy, the music, and the atmosphere were something special. From incredible live performances to great…
Polk Pride 2026
Across the country, the forecast for Pride has felt uncertain. Support has shifted. Visibility has wavered.…
Lakeland No Kings Rally Photos 3/28/2026
Photos by Elrod Images Over 400 people attended the North Lakeland Rally The “No Kings” movement has…
The 21st Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour is indeed returning this Saturday, March 28, 2026
The 21st Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour is indeed returning this Saturday, March 28, 2026.…
Reports from the NXT live event at the Lakeland Armory this past Friday, March 20, 2026, confirm that a multi-man tag team match was abruptly stopped following a scary situation involving two prominent stars
Reports from the NXT live event at the Lakeland Armory this past Friday, March 20, 2026,…
Forever Elvis ’73
An Elvis Presley Tribute featuring Dwight IcenhowerJoin us at the historic Polk Theatre where Elvis himself performed…
The appointment of a former school principal to lead a Lakeland art museum has created a domino effect for Polk County Public Schools
Kevin LeVine, the principal at Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland since 2020, has shifted…
The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service senior center
The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service…
7 Polk County restaurants that stand the test of time – and taste
Polk County’s culinary identity is built on deep roots, with many institutions serving the community for…