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If you’re feeling eager to clean out those closets, garages, and storage sheds, consider donating your gently used items to these community organizations making a difference in our city.
Get the inside scoop on Bright Ice’s fifth location before it opens its doors in Dixieland on Friday, March 28.
Find out how students can get free formal wear by signing the Project Prom pledge to stay sober.
As Lakeland’s high-tech sector continues to grow, check out a few advancements in technology that are being used and developed in the local health, agriculture, and transportation fields.
When visiting Reececliff Diner, you simply can’t forget the pie.
Go on, get crafty — these locally owned shops are here to help with supplies + materials.
Learn about the upcoming retailers that will soon call this Lakeland shopping center home.
Learn how this experiential learning program inside Lakeland Christian School is empowering middle and high school students to discover their passions in a safe + supportive environment.
Commercial music major Aaron Taher was surprised with the award by Chick-fil-A’s CEO, Andrew T. Cathy.
Join us at LALtoday in celebrating the heart of our community: small businesses.
If you can’t stand the heat, get into the kitchen at these forthcoming spots just for playing pickleball.
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See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2026.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive autumn memories from years gone by.
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events designed to keep Lakeland laughing.
You won’t find an official Turkey Trot in Lakeland, but there are plenty of fun runs and nearby races to break a seasonal sweat.
Here’s a list of local restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
The rebuilt store includes 55,701 sqft of space for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Scroll through photos from opening day.
Take a look inside the Ludd M. Spivey House, formerly home to Florida Southern College’s president who made a historic impact on the campus.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.