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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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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Phase 3 reopening
September 25, 2020
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Lakeland’s swan story: The origin of the swan in Lakeland, FL
September 25, 2020
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Tracking the 2020 election results
September 18, 2020
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How well do you know Lakeland, Florida?
September 17, 2020
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Lakeland-produced “Fly Like A Girl” is coming to theaters
September 16, 2020
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The 411 on FL’s status as a swing state
September 9, 2020
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Mayor Mutz’s monthly moment – It is time for “Us” to Lift Lakeland
September 3, 2020
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Polk County Public School students return to school today
August 24, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Here’s how LALtoday is planning to cover the upcoming election
August 21, 2020
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10 huge things coming to Polk County this fall
August 20, 2020
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The Lakeland City Commission Chamber as seen from the audience seats. It features a large semicircular desk with name placards for commission members, and a podium with a microphone for speakers. Behind the desk are a US flag, State of Florida flag, and the City of Lakeland logo on the wall.
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Planes, trains, and automobiles: The state of transportation in Lakeland
Catch up on the progress of Lakeland’s transportation projects, from airport updates to possible future railways and road improvements.
March 6, 2024
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A new lit sign for Southwest Middle School sits in front of its newly built, two-story administrative building. A US flag pole sits a few feet away from the sign.
Development
Southwest Middle School is getting a new campus
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