The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority is considering adding additional security cameras across the Downtown area, citing…
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Harrison School for the Arts Red Carpet – February 7, 2025
Harrison School for the Arts is proud to present Roll out the Red Carpet for Harrison…
Lakeland Pigfest
The 28th Annual Lakeland Pigfest will feature more than 150 competition barbecue teams during a weekend…
Addition to AGB Museum of Art Dr. Anne B. Kerr gets a wing in the Museum named for her
Anne B. Kerr, president emerita of Florida Southern College, first learned Thursday evening that a day…
Gospel Inc. will be receiving $685,000 from the City of Lakeland for its 72-unit affordable housing development
Gospel Inc. will receive $685,000 from the City of Lakeland as construction is underway to expand…
Wedgwood Golf Course redevelopment moves forward but code enforcement violations are stacking up
As redevelopment of the former Wedgewood Golf Course takes a step forward, residents are seeking to hold developers…
Eric Michaels And Mike Lee Out At Max 98.3 Lakeland FL
Variety Hits “Max 98.3” WWRZ, Lakeland, FL , has parted ways with Program Director, morning host Eric Michaels,…
The Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Returns In February
Carlisle Auctions is excited to announce the return of the Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction. This will…
LAL Airport Director Kris Hallstrand Named to Tampa Bay Business Journal Watchlist
Lakeland Linder International (LAL) Airport Director Kris Hallstrand is the only Polk County person named to…
‘Express Yourself’ works of art on display
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by…
Lakeland Punk Flea Market
Can you believe this is the 10th Lakeland Punk Flea?!?!?! March 30, 12-6 pm Over 70…
Lakeland Antique Mall is moving in early 2025
Lakeland Antique Mall will be moving about two miles north to 4985 U.S. 98 North. The…
First United Methodist Church of Lakeland will present a free handbell concert on Jan. 5
Handbell musicians from throughout the United States will perform a free concert Jan. 5 at First…
Every child deserves a new toy during the holiday season!
Polk County Fire Rescue tries to make it a possibility through our annual Toys for Tots…
Lakeland couple creates Godzilla house to spread holiday cheer despite hurricane damage
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Jeff and Jen Cayer’s house in Lakeland.…
First Friday, Three Kings Celebration Fri, Jan 03, 2025, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Downtown Lakeland
Our next First Friday event will take place on January 3, 2025, from 6 pm to…
Oh, what a beautiful sight!
Oh, what a beautiful sight! That’s a wrap on this year’s #PolkCounty #TaxCollector office toy drive…
Local church will host celebration for first night of Kwanzaa on Dec. 26
St. Mark United Methodist Church in Lakeland will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration. The event kicks…
Hundreds walk in Lakeland on 3-year anniversary of Publix heiress death due to Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, residents from across Polk County gathered at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland for Walk…
Publix Honors 12 Employees With Company’s Highest Awards
George W. Jenkins Award winners Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has named the recipients of its…
BayCare and Gospel, Inc. Transform Lives of Chronically Homeless in Polk County
In the heart of Lakeland stands a beacon of hope and transformation for individuals experiencing chronic…
The 43rd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade – “Christmas At Swan Lake”
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 43rd annual…
Neighborhood Christmas Store in Lakeland allows parents in need to shop for gifts with dignity
Time is running out to make donations to the Parker Street Christmas Store which offers families…
Central Florida Health Care to open new facility encompassing more health services
Central Florida Health Care is expanding its services in Lakeland. The medical group Wednesday morning broke ground…
THE SHERIFF GRADY JUDD COLORING BOOK: A coloring activity book featuring Sheriff Grady Judd
Grady Judd began his career at the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office in Florida way back in…
Snowfest 2024 Celebrating 44 years of Snow in Lakeland
The magic of the holiday season returns as the City of Lakeland presents the 44th Annual…
HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG LAKELAND’S HOLIDAY 5K RACE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
The City of Lakeland is excited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Holly Jolly Jingle…
RP FUNDING CENTER ANNOUNCES CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE 2025
The RP Funding Center announces the performances of its 2025 Classic Albums Live concerts series. Class…
New Mural Alert ……… at the Lakeside Village
Muralist Gillian Fazio just debuted her magnificent new mural, “Bloom,” at the Lakeside Village courtyard behind Books-A-Million. The…
Lakeland Fire Dept Toy Drive
Our toy drive boxes are alarmingly empty, and we need your help to spread some holiday…
Lakeland-Winter Haven sees surge in new business applications
A new report by Simply Business shows among the nation’s midsize metros, Lakeland-Winter Haven saw the 5th largest…
The Wiz update created by a Lakeland High grad is coming to Polk Theatre
“The Wiz 2.0,” written and directed by Lakeland native and Lakeland High graduate Demetrius Haynes, will…
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S POLK COUNTY
On Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 8 a.m., the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Polk County will…
Lakeland Transit District Fast-Tracks Procurement Efficiency With Opengov
Faced with challenges of outdated scopes of work and manual evaluation processes, leadership at the Lakeland…
“Greater Lakeland” Silver Moon on the small screen
At the Silver Moon, anyone can be part of cinematic history — just ask Allen Kucera,…
Weekend Squeeze adds service to Florida Southern College
The Squeeze is going to college. Starting Friday, Nov. 15, the weekend Squeeze service will serve…