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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Lakeland’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LAL, cities across the world await.
September 16, 2025 09:24 AM
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Patrick Sidwell
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What should fill 719 E. Palmetto St. this May?
December 3, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
Entrance to the Lakeland History Cultural Center
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A glimpse into Lakeland’s new History & Culture Center
Whether you’re hoping to learn about Lakeland’s origins, ask a local historian questions about your home, or digitize old media, you can benefit from a trip to Lakeland’s History and Culture Center.
November 18, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
An eight-seat golf cart used by Citrus Connection for The Squeeze service.
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“The Squeeze” launches this month in Lakeland, FL
November 16, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
The sun setting over Lake Hunter with palm trees silhouetted in the foreground
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Lake Hunter’s proposed multi-purpose trail
November 11, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
Renderings of The Shed addition to The Joinery
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Meet The Shed — an expansion of The Joinery
November 1, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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Waco Kitchen is coming to Lakeland Linder International Airport this June
October 29, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Former Lakeland singer competes on NBC’s “The Voice”
October 27, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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The 23rd annual Lakeland Hispanic Festival
October 22, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Shipping containers approved in Lakeland, FL
October 20, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Polk County Public Schools’ $202,300,000 budget
October 12, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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What should come next to the former Yard on Mass space?
The City of Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency is on the hunt for the next tenant to take over the space on North Massachusetts Avenue.
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Amelia Grooms
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Food
Eat down the street: Combee Road restaurants
Discover a hidden gem or try a local favorite restaurant for the first time in this series.
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Connor Jacobson
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Business
Drink coffee + support foster care at ECHO Coffee House in Winter Haven
Learn how this coffee shop is helping a Lakeland-based nonprofit in its mission to support children in foster care.
August 28, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
Lakelanders share their “random acts of kindness” stories
We already knew that Lakeland was one of the best places to live, but these stories just prove it even more.
August 28, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up Lakeland’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
August 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
The exterior of the former Sears store entrance. The Sears logo is faded into the building, and a "For Lease" sign is up.
Real Estate
What do you want to see in the former Sears building?
After plans for apartments fell to the back burner, owners are on the hunt for businesses interested in leasing the space.
August 23, 2024
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Breaking down Lakeland’s 2024 Demographic Guide, by the numbers
Learn about the city’s demographic guide + why it’s a valuable resource for Lakelanders.
August 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
An aerial shot of Southeastern University's football field and stands. SEU is painted in the center of the field, and the Fire logo is in the endzones.
Sports
Go, fight, win: A rookie’s guide to supporting Lakeland sports teams
Supporting a student athlete in your family or just taking yourself out to the ballgame? We’ll tell you what to wear and who to cheer for.
August 21, 2024
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Connor Jacobson