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We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive winter memories from years gone by.
Could this be the real estate deal of the century? Learn how Publix is buying two downtown buildings for $10 each — and what you could get for that same price.
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Due to the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, new I-4 express lanes are coming nine years in advance between I-75 and County Line Road.
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Students can now can now get immersive classroom experiences through Florida Southern College’s School of Education starting in their freshmen year of high school.
Lakeland’s municipal election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 4. These are the dates, positions, and resources you need to know before you vote.
Starting Oct. 13, daily parking will cost you if you’re flying out of LAL. Here’s what you need to know.
Hit the courts and grab a bite at this development, helmed by local entrepreneurs and pickleball fanatics.
The City of Lakeland has finalized its 2026 budget before the next fiscal year begins — let’s take a look at the $815 million bottom line.
Directly north, east, south, and west of LAL, cities across the world await.
Polk Vision published the assessment in June 2025 after 18 months of data collection.

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