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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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The state of the economy in Lakeland + Polk County in 2021
January 13, 2021
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Sheriff Grady Judd swore in for a historic fifth term
January 5, 2021
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When will Polk County receive COVID-19 vaccines?
January 5, 2021
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A timeline of 130+ historical events that happened in Lakeland, Florida
January 1, 2021
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Top LALtoday articles from Lakeland, FL in 2020
December 23, 2020
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Polk County Public Schools suspends athletic programs
December 15, 2020
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How would you describe Lakeland (without using the name)?
December 15, 2020
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Florida Southern College was ranked among the best business colleges by Princeton Review
December 11, 2020
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Shane Hartline’s new movie was filmed in Polk County, FL
December 9, 2020
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Mayor Mutz’s Monthly Moment – Embracing both hurting + thriving
December 8, 2020
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