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Polk Senior Games Registration Officially Open
Provided by Polk Senior Games Registration is officially open for the Polk Senior Games! Polk Senior…
The 20 most competitive housing markets in Florida: Lakeland #17
Across much of the U.S., people are struggling to buy and sell homes. Homebuyers are scared off by…
Pigfest Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24
Ready to rock out? Check out the official live music lineup for the 29th annual Pigfest!…
Thank you to Walmart and Target for supporting our Cops for Kids Shopping Day!
Our LakelandPD team had a great time teaming up with the Northside Lakeland Walmart and Target…
Polk County Fire Rescue Members Aid in Spreading Holiday Cheer with Annual Toys For Tots Donation
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members brought some holiday cheer to local children with their annual…
Enchanting evening of holiday cheer at our outdoor concert at Lakeside Village
Join us for an enchanting evening of holiday cheer at our outdoor concert! December 20, 20255:00…
The Grinch was spotted at Lakeside Village!
You never know what (or who) you’ll see at Lakeside during the holidays — Santa, the…
Toy Drives In Lakeland: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone
Donate toys and gifts to children in need to Toys for Tots and other Polk County…
2025 Ariana Village Christmas Lights Drive Thru Event
Dates: December 15 – 23, 2025, from 6-9 pm nightlyLocation: 1625 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803Directions: Take Harden Blvd…
Lakeland nonprofit helping seniors stay fed among increasing food insecurity
Imagine having to make the tough decision to pay your bills or buy groceries. Advocates say…
FREE WATER SKI SHOW
Great way to spend Sunday afternoon! Dec 7, 2 pm – 3 pm Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland…
The Lakeland Christmas Parade 2025
The 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown with this year’s theme, “Rockin’ Around Lakeland.” Floats,…
Lakeland Prepares for Massive ‘Baptize Lakeland’ Event on December 13
As the calendar turns to the final month of the year, a palpable sense of anticipation…
Talbot House Ministries proposes new location, but some community members remain opposed
Talbot House Ministries, which serves people who are homeless in Polk County, has submitted new plans…
2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S COMING TO POLK COUNTY THIS SATURDAY
WHAT: Polk County residents will join together for Walk to End Alzheimer’s—the world’s largest event to raise…
Lakeland muralist says changes to city art Art Infusion program hurts artists and businesses
A Lakeland mural artist says recent changes to a city program are shutting down opportunities for…
New housing development coming to north Lakeland
Fulton Meadows is bringing 210 single-family homes to Polk County and officially opens Nov. 22. A…
Swan City Improv opening a comedy club
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events.…
Motocross Exclusive Track to Open At Bone Valley ATV Park
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division and Bone Valley ATV Park staff are excited to…
City of Lakeland Invites Community to Dedication of Morehead Community Plaza Ribbon-cutting ceremony will honor the legacy of Lakeland’s first Black neighborhood
The Morehead Community was Lakeland’s first Black neighborhood, founded in the 1880s by Black railroad workers…
Construction Begins on Central Florida Attraction
Construction Begins on Central Florida Attraction: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Development of Fantasy Of Flight into Major…
Food pantries feel impact amid SNAP benefit delays
While two federal judges ruled Friday that the federal government must use emergency funding to partially…
Honoring local Veterans with free meals at Keel Farms: 11/11
Keel Farms Plant City, will be giving thanks to all active military, veterans, Reserves and National Guard…
Polk district recommends four as potential replacements for Rick Nolte on the School Board
Polk County Public Schools has recommended four candidates for a vacancy created by the August death…
Polk County food charities brace for surge in demand if SNAP benefits stall
About one in seven Polk County residents received food stamps in September to avoid hunger, according…
A thin loop of white plastic twine hospitalizes a swan amid the annual Lakeland swan checkup.
A thin loop of white plastic twine served as a stark reminder that Lakelanders’ careless behavior…
Today’s Swan Roundup was a success!
As we continue to care for our beloved royal swans, let’s also remember to do our…
SHREDFEST 2025 COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT
WHO: City of Lakeland Division of Solid Waste WHAT: Shredfest 2025 – Community shredding event WHERE: 605 Evelyn Avenue,…
2025 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony celebrating all veterans…
FREE ACE Event – Aviation & STEM Activities
Saturday, November 1st, 2025 10 am – 2 pm Skylight Hangar at the SUN ‘n FUN…
Lakeland Police Department Hosting 2025 Police Athletic League Gala November 13th, 2025
The Lakeland Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) is thrilled to host the 2025 PAL Gala.…
Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Launches “Restore the Core” Redevelopment Plan Updates – Open House Event on November 6 Kicks Off Public Engagement for CRA Districts
The City of Lakeland is proud to announce the launch of Restore the Core, a comprehensive…
Lakeland Commission Approves Six-Story Marriott Hotel in Lakeside Village
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved plans for a six-story, 130-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Lakeside Village on Monday, adding another…
Citrus Connection announces partnership with LVIM
A newly formed Universal Access Program partnership between Citrus Connection and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine will…
Harrison School for the Arts Fall Piano Concert – 10/30/25 at 7:00 p.m
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present the Fall Piano Concert on Thursday, October…
Just Between Friends of Lakeland
Save big THIS WEEKEND at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland at the HUGE JBF kid’s…
Orange Cup Regatta Returns Oct. 17-19
The Orange Cup Regatta returns to Lake Hollingsworth Oct. 17 – 19, with races on Saturday and Sunday.…
Lakeland-Winter Haven area leads the nation in foreclosure activity
Foreclosure is often a stressful and emotional experience. It is something real estate broker Bob Miller…