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WATSON CLINIC HOSTS FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR MARCH OF DIMES
Watson Clinic is pleased to host an upcoming event designed to raise funds for the March…
This Lakeland Is the Secret Home of the World’s Largest Collection of Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
[p’A lesser-known architectural road trip that’s well worth the drive Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is almost…
New Bridgewater substation
Lakeland Electric hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bridgewater substation. Substations are…
Emergency Gas Line Repairs Close East Lake Parker Drive for Up to Three Days
Emergency repairs are underway to repair a Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) pipeline along East Lake Parker…
CCDF meeting April 7th, 2022
April Meeting – Thursday, April 7 at 5 PM Where: Believers’ Fellowship Church 5240 N. Socrum…
World War II Veteran, Corporal Herman Jenkins 103rd birthday
What an honor and privilege it was to share World War II Veteran, Corporal Herman Jenkins,…
A Medical manufacturer continues layoffs in Lakeland as the facility prepares to shut down
Medical equipment manufacturer Stryker is laying off 88 people in the coming weeks, as part of…
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert… this Sunday, April 3. Join the LSO for this fun, entertaining…
Lakefront Friday
Did you know that volunteers from the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary have been keeping a keen eye…
FIRST LIGHT YOGA – MORNING YOGA SERIES AT HOLLIS GARDEN
The City of Lakeland invites you to join us for First Light Yoga in Hollis Garden.…
LAKELAND PARK DRIVE CONNECTOR AWARDED ASCE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
The Lakeland Park Drive Connector roadway project was recently awarded the American Society of Civil Engineers…
PUBLIX FIELD AT JOKER MARCHANT STADIUM WELCOMES DETROIT TIGERS FOR SPRING TRAINING
Full workouts began today for the Detroit Tigers, and it makes the 86th season for Spring Training…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo coming April 5-10
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will take place in Lakeland from Tuesday to Sunday, April…
Kathleen Middle School Recognized With Official Historical Marker
A special thanks to all who joined us today for the official unveiling of Kathleen Middle…
Strawberry Festival 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720297149583
College Internship Opportunities Are Now Available For Summer 2022!
The City of Lakeland is looking for eligible college students to fill the following internship opportunities…
Happy Birthday Grady C. Judd, Jr
For today’s #ThrowbackThursday we go way back in the day to March 10th, 19something, when Grady…
SE7EN WETLANDS RECEIVES 2022 COMMUNITY WATER CHAMPION AWARD FROM THE WATEREUSE ASSOCIATION
Se7en Wetlands recently received the 2022 Community Water Champion Award at the 37th Annual WateReuse Symposium. This…
LDDA & CITY OF LAKELAND BRING FREE LIVE MUSIC TO MUNN PARK
The City of Lakeland in partnership with the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) are now bringing…
Virtual Reality Classical Charter School, Optima Classical Academy, to Host Demo and Showcase in Lakeland
Optima Classical Academy, the world’s first and only virtual reality (VR) charter school, is heading to…
South Florida Ave road diet failure any other options????
Lakeland commissioners aren’t thrilled with the South Florida Avenue “road diet” as the pilot study comes to an end.…
Lakeland Firefighter SPCA Rescued Pets Calendar Returns
After a brief hiatus, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) and SPCA Florida are teaming back up…
Polk County African American Trailblazers
We are pleased to honor the following twenty Polk County African American Trailblazers during African American…
Lakeland Winter Collector Car Show 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720296958669/with/51903969581/
Polk Museum of Art announces $6 million expansion
Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College announced a $6 million expansion on Tuesday that…
Miracle Toyota establishes endowed scholarship at Polk State College in honor of Black History Month
Miracle Toyota has established an endowed scholarship fund to provide support for Black students at Polk…
A fast, fun Nerf battle has just broken out in the heart of downtown Lakeland
Dart World Gaming Arena (201 E. Main St., Lakeland; 863-937-9463) features an arsenal of super-cool Nerf…
Detroit Tigers is opening minor-league minicamps to fans
The Detroit Tigers announced Friday night fans can attend minor-league minicamp beginning Monday. There’s no cost to attend.…
Miss Polk County 2022 has been crowned
Eryn Grace LaLonde was crowned Miss Polk County during its competition at the Polk Theater in…
Neighborhood Storytime Kicks Off New Year
Activities at the Medulla Community Center are ramping up in 2022 with the addition of Neighborhood…
Hotly Contested Apartment Plan Approved and Heads to City Commissioners
The Lakeland Planning & Zoning Board today approved a hotly contested zoning change that will allow…
Harrison School for the Arts Muscal Theatre Department presents Once Upon A Mattress
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her…
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro turns 16
Did you know that tomorrow is the 16 year anniversary of the day our downtown cafe…
The Force is Strong With This One
K-9 Blizzard is having a ball hosting a few out-of-town guests from a galaxy far far…
Lakeland History & Culture Center: Lakeland’s First Black Hospital
In 1914, the Morrell Hospital opened as Lakeland’s first community hospital. At that time, Lakeland was…
Commission bans ducks on Lake Parker to relieve tension between hunters and residents
Wrtten by Swan City News – Satire Daphne Bell enjoys spending quiet mornings sitting on the…
Silver Moon Drive-In, Lakeland, Florida, 25 years ago
Alex Ojeda visits the Silver Moon Drive-In in Lakeland, Florida, several times during 1997. Features interviews…