A small Lakeland community is celebrating a big win after they stopped a development project coming…
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Following Polk, restaurants failed to meet standards Feb. 13-19
Five restaurants were handed administrative complaints, typically an indication of repeat offenses. Many, but not all,…
Polk County Road Closures Notice
Countywide construction projects continue to impact Polk County traffic. The following Polk County road closures will detour…
South Lakeland residents are upset after learning a 250-gallon gas-fueled generator will be placed in their neighborhood
After Hurricane Irma, Polk County applied for a FEMA grant that would provide permanent standby power…
Is Lakeland’s status as a top ‘Boomtown’ Pro and Con
While being a ‘boomtown’ has its perks, it can also have its challenges. A study released by…
Lakeland artist adds mural for senior facility residents with sprawling lakeshore image
David Collins, one of Lakeland’s best-known artists, has been toiling for months to create a watery…
LAKELANDPD HOSTING TWO CAREER FAIRS IN MARCH
The Lakeland Police Department will host two career fairs during the month of March for anyone…
See the new Unfiltered Lakeland
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee shop and artisan marketplace before it opens. Step inside…
Pigapalooza!
Join us for a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned BBQ competition! Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and a…
PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
HOLLIS GARDEN FEBRUARY 25TH The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis…
Roller Derby Recruit Night – Swan City Roller Derby
WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 PM Skate World Lakeland Wanna be a part of the most badass sport…
DOWNTOWN LAKELAND PARKING SURVEY
PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED TO IDENTIFY DOWNTOWN LAKELAND PARKING NEEDS The City of Lakeland needs the public’s…
Lakeland Commissioners what to draft an ordinance to limit feeding the homeless in Munn Park
Lakeland City Attorney Palmer Davis has been instructed to draft a new city ordinance aimed at…
Scott Lake advisory of algae blooms issued by Health department
Blue-green algae has been detected in Scott Lake, prompting a warning from health officials to avoid…
Lakeland PD to relax tattoo policy to aid in recruitment
Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said he intends to loosen the department’s current policies on tattoos…
25th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs … Legends Havin’ Fun 2023 Car Show
Save the date for the 25th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs … Legends Havin’ Fun 2023 Car…
Searstown Mosaic Mural
According to published reports the John Garth mural was painted over five and a half years…
Bodega Market set to open Saturday in downtown
The storefront at 106 N. Tennessee Ave. has been transformed from the Silver Ring Cafe into…
Affordable housing complex in Lakeland for at-risk residents approved
The homeless coalition of Polk County reports a growing population of people experiencing homelessness in the county. Shelters…
City Commission’s Munn Park Discussions Range from Homeless Issues and Recreation at Munn Park
Plans to revitalize Munn Park were on the minds of city commissioners during a two-day planning…
Help the Kitty Cat Lounge
Please help support our friend, Cindy Skop, the owner of the Kitty Cat Lounge in Lakeland.…
Milestone anniversaries at LFD
It’s anniversary time! Congratulations to Battalion Chief Jim Thompson for 25 years, Lieutenant Heath Seeber for…
South Florida Ave Aldi set to open Feb 16
The opening date for the new low-cost Aldi grocery store in South Lakeland has been set…
Movie on the Lawn: Black Panther & Black Artisan Market
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 AT 5 PM – 9 PM Bonnet Springs Park To close out…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND HOSTS THE ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL Saturday February 18th
All are invited to celebrate Black History Month at the annual Black History Festival at Jackson…
How Queen Elizabeth’s Gift Turned Lakeland Into Swan City
In 1954, Lakeland had its swan song with the death of the city’s last swan. But…
Make Plans Now to Participate on Feb. 8 Tornado Drill
Polk County’s Emergency Management Division is encouraging residents to participate in a statewide tornado drill that…
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AND PROVIDE INPUT ON THE DOWNTOWN WEST DEVELOPMENT
The City of Lakeland will host a public workshop on the Downtown West Action Plan on…
Swan Debates for Charity at The Well
Swan Forums Inc. will be hosting its first Swan Debates for Charity at The Well, in Lakeland,…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Join us on Saturday, February 4th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, as the City of…
Taxi Way paving at Lakeland Linder
Progress continues on Taxi Way P! Crews performed the final lift of asphalt and wrapped up…
STEM+ Fly-In
Coming up next week is the STEM+ Fly-In with Polk County Schools and Captain Barrington Irving’s…
J Burns Pizza Offical GRAND OPENING
Attention South Lakeland! today (Jan 27th) is our official GRAND OPENING Please be patient with us…
Congratulations to our newest Lakeland Firefighters
Congratulations to our newest #firefighters — Kaitlyn Biecker & Chelsea Mercer. They complete their #LFD new…
PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 25th from 9…
Activists rally in Lakeland to criticize DeSantis for blocking African-American AP studies
Terry Coney, president of the NAACP’s Lakeland Branch, considered going to Tallahassee on Wednesday to join…
Guest Commentary: HB991: Bad for Florida, bad for America
Written by Bobby Block Imagine a world in which newspapers have been bankrupted and shuttered. Imagine…