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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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Get to know Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, the winner of our Give-back Giveaway
December 1, 2020
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Asked: What brought you to Lakeland, FL
We want to hear from you + highlight all of the awesome things that make our city such a great place to live.
November 17, 2020
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Mayor Mutz’s Monthly Moment – A character-building opportunity
November 6, 2020
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The 2020 election results in Polk County, FL
November 3, 2020
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LALtoday Editor Kaylee learning how to save some dough (and the planet) thanks to the pros at Lakeland Electric through their new Virtual Energy Audit offering | Photo by @thelaltoda
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Kathleen High is Polk’s first in USF’s Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Program
October 28, 2020
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Katelyn Lewis
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Two affordable housing developments coming to Lakeland, Florida
October 22, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Support Polk County’s local theatres
October 22, 2020
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Katelyn Lewis
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Coming Soon – Se7en Wetlands Education + Welcome Center
October 20, 2020
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Early voting in Polk County
October 19, 2020
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Lakeland’s oldest businesses
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