A Lakeland man who spent most of his adult life on the street will finally get…
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Lakeland’s oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland’s oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements…
Florida United Methodist Conference has a new bishop from Virginia
Bishop Tom Berlin has taken leadership of the United Methodist Church in Florida at a time…
Substitute school crossing guards are needed across the county
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire…
Lakeland Antique Mall Monthly Antique & Craft Fair
Lakeland Antique Mall Monthly Antique & Craft Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday, January 21st, 2023,…
New 4-way stops with flashing lights
Public Notice: As of today, seven intersections near Munn Park have been converted into 4-way stops…
Lakeland PD Sergeant Travis Miller End of Watch
Travis you were simply the best. It was an honor to serve alongside you. Thank you…
Polk Department of Health has a new program to reduce disparities
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has partnered with the League of Women Voters…
Are you interested in learning more about your local government?
We have 10 remaining spots, so don’t delay! The City of Lakeland offers a free, interactive…
Happy New Year from your volunteer team at the Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show
With 2022 behind us, I want to report the Lake Mirror Classic was able to raise…
Central Florida Comic Con
WHAT IS CENTRAL FLORIDA COMIC CON? Central Florida Comic Con is a celebration of comics, toys,…
Dining with Diabetes and Healthy for Life classes
Hi! My name is Andrea Nikolai, and I am a registered dietitian nutritionist. I teach classes…
LAKELAND CITY COMMISSIONER SARA ROBERTS MCCARLEY NAMED PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLAR
Sara Roberts McCarley, Lakeland City Commissioner has been named one of 60 Scholars who will form…
Lakeland Fire Engine 21 visits Beacon Hill Preschool
The weather held out for Engine 21 this morning while the crew visited Beacon Hill Preschool.…
2023 Lakeland’s Martin Luther King Day celebration festivities will span 10 days
MLK Inaugural Leadership Forum: “Living, Learning and Leading Lakeland – Friday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. –…
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 Add to Calendar Additional Dates Sat, Jan 21, 2023 Sat, Jan 28,…
Dream Fest Kids Edition: Day of Caring
Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm Add to Calendar Location Florida Children’s Museum 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd. Lakeland,…
Controlled Explosive Demolition at Lakeland’s McIntosh Power Plant Closing East Lake Parker Drive
Specialty contractors demolishing structures at the McIntosh Power Plant in Lakeland on Saturday morning January 14…
New Restaurant in Lakeland – Jamaican Delights
Lakeland Square Mall food court called Jamaican Delights. Really good food and a great price. They…
Floridians are Encouraged to Submit Internet Access Data by Friday Jan. 13
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity needs PCPS parents to verify their access to broadband internet…
A Lakeland film company has landed the rights to produce a documentary on infamous Lake County Sheriff Willis McCall
Indie Atlantic Studios has optioned the rights to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King’s books “Devil In The…
GUN FOUND AT LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BROUGHT BY 13 YR OLD
A Lakeland Police school resource officer assigned to Lakeland Highlands Middle School was contacted shortly before…
A Central Florida novel
Local author, Lord P.S. Meehan, has published his first fictional novel which happens to be set…
Lakeland Electric offers a customer rebate program
Lakeland Electric offers customers a variety of programs to encourage customers to reduce their energy usage…
Lakeland Community Theatre is pleased to introduce you to our new Education Director Jordyn Jones
Jordyn is thrilled to work with the youth at LCT! She moved back home to Lakeland,…
President Joe Biden signs bill naming Post Office in Lakeland for Marine killed in Afghanistan in 2004
President Joe Biden has signed a bill designating a U.S. Postal Service building in Lakeland for…
Plans are in the works for a new monument in Veterans Park
Plans are in the works for a new monument in Veterans Park illuminating a lesser-known woman…
Just Cares Inc presents Three Kings on First Friday January 6th
Downtown Lakeland puts on a First Friday celebration every First Friday of every month and on…
Lakeland nurse practitioner wanted to be a good example for her patients and loses 90 lbs. to inspire others to transform their lives
While many people will make a New Year’s resolution to shed pounds, one Lakeland woman recently…
Silver Moon Drive-In has installed new laser projection equipment
Silver Moon Drive-In, 1 of 4 remaining Florida drive-in theatres in operation, has upgraded its projection…
Lakeland Fire Station 2 had a furry rescue on Christmas Eve
Lakeland Fire Station 2 had a furry rescue Christmas Eve – Firefighter Clark rescued “Doodles,” the…
“Hate Crime” To Be Staged At Lakeland’s Stage Room
Vince Scarsella’s hard-edged, timely play about race relations in the context of a legal thriller will…
The City of Lakeland wants to remind you to protect the pipes
The holiday season brings with it lots of cooking in the kitchen! Beware of dumping fats,…