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Get involved with Lakeland’s upcoming changes
With so many updates on the horizon, how can you be active in your community?
January 3, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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15 fun facts about Lakeland
What makes Lakeland the Swan City, and who built all of that Frank Lloyd Wright architecture? If you want to sound like a local or just brush up on your knowledge of Lakeland’s iconic and quirky history, this is for you.
December 22, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Government
Lakeland’s migration patterns
Where are Lakelanders moving to and from in young adulthood?
December 20, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Oak Street’s new development
Plans have been released for a multi-use residential and retail space on the former Oak Street lot.
December 14, 2022
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Katelyn Lewis
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Coming soon to downtown Lakeland: bodega Market
December 5, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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History
Looking back on Lakeland’s city commissioners
Meet some of the Lakeland citizens who left a mark on Swan City’s government.
December 5, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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Lakeland youngster’s diaper drive mission
Diapers are probably not such a distant memory for this young philanthropist.
November 17, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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Tropical Storm Nicole’s path through Polk County
We’re no strangers to wind and rain.
November 11, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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Preparing for Hurricane Nicole in Lakeland, Florida
From live updates to re-upping your hurricane kit, keep reading for how you can prepare for this storm.
November 9, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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5 questions with Commissioner Phillip Walker
With his term coming to a close, Phillip Walker sat down with us to answer some of our burning questions.
November 3, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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Hot homes: Own a piece of Lakeland history
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Catapult signs high-level strategic partnership with Florida Polytechnic University
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January 31, 2025
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Park, ride, and eat at the Florida State Fair
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From the Groves: Lakeland History & Culture Center’s new citrus exhibit
Take a peek inside this newly refreshed, citrus-themed exhibit that’s now open daily inside the Lakeland Public Library.
January 30, 2025
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Celebrate Black History Month with these events around Lakeland
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January 29, 2025
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Full speed ahead: Prepare for Lakeland road projects
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January 28, 2025
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