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A white Starship delivery robot with six wheels sits on a campus sidewalk in front of a modern, ribbed white building.
City
Robots now delivering meals on Florida Polytechnic University’s campus
Students can now order food online, and an AI-powered food delivery robot will bring it directly to their location. Would you like to see this tech in another part of Lakeland?
April 06, 2026 11:50 AM
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
A look at Lakeland’s spring real estate market
Get the scoop on what’s happening in Lakeland’s real estate scene — from average home prices to overall market conditions.
May 2, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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City
Lakeland City Commission adopts Downtown West Action Plan
Here’s what Lakelanders need to know about the upcoming developments for the Downtown West area.
April 16, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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City
More funding required to take South Florida Avenue road diet to the finish line
We’re breaking down the key updates on one of Lakeland’s most notable roadway projects.
April 2, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
An airplane flies in the sky. It is white and purple with Avelo printed across it.
City
Avelo announces first route from Lakeland Linder International Airport
The announcement Lakelanders have been waiting for has finally come.
March 27, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
A sign on a streetlight post reads "The Squeeze, board here" with a scannable QR code to see the schedule. A tree-covered downtown Lakeland street is in the background.
City
Hitch a ride on The Squeeze, Citrus Connection’s free downtown service
Hop on a golf cart for a ride that’s “Fast, Frequent, and Fun.”
March 26, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
The Lakeland City Commission Chamber as seen from the audience seats. It features a large semicircular desk with name placards for commission members, and a podium with a microphone for speakers. Behind the desk are a US flag, State of Florida flag, and the City of Lakeland logo on the wall.
City
Mayor Bill Mutz will not run for reelection in 2025
Come December 2025, Lakeland will enter a new mayoral era.
March 21, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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A guide to Lakeland’s streets + the history behind them
Learn about the historic places and faces that influenced the streets you drive every day here in Lakeland, FL.
March 19, 2024
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Katelyn Lewis
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The exterior of the Lakeland Fishing Outfitters Tackle Shop which was the original location of Red Lobster, viewed from the parking lot.
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Headed to Mayfaire by-the-Lake? Save these pro tips.
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