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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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Mayor Mutz’s monthly moment – Living with new alignments
May 19, 2020
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Abby Dell
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Florida “fully moving into Phase One” on Monday
May 15, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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What Lakeland could look like with social distancing street cafes
May 11, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Choose your adventure: Where will you take a virtual vacation?
May 7, 2020
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Abby Dell
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Stormwater 101: How runoff damages Lakeland’s water sources and how we can help
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Welcome to Lakeland, FL
May 5, 2020
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Abby Dell
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COVID-19’s impact on travel and tourism in Central Florida
May 4, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces a reopening plan
April 29, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Meet 3 Lakeland Christian School alumni doing big things
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5 ways to keep Lakeland’s lakes healthy
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New to Lakeland
Find your ideal Lakeland neighborhood
While you really can’t go wrong in Swan City, this quiz will guide you to the perfect Lakeland neighborhood just for you.
January 18, 2024
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Kaylee Holland
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Business
Meet Lakeland’s titans of industry: The winners of the 5th Annual Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards
The annual award ceremony hosted by Catapult celebrates four individuals or businesses in the Lakeland community that have made an impact — keep reading to see who won at the Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards.
January 17, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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City
Heads up, drivers: Street resurfacing begins Jan. 18
The resurfacing will impact five Lakeland streets — read on to learn about when and where to expect possible delays during your commute.
January 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Pig out, LAL: Pigfest returns Jan. 26-27
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A woman in a dress points to a large cake made by Publix for the fourth anniversary of Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood.
Culture
A slice of Lakeland history: The Dixieland anniversary cake of 1952
Do you remember the time Publix made a huge birthday cake for an entire Lakeland neighborhood? Read on for the story.
January 16, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
An exterior shot of the Kress Building in downtown Lakeland. A sign on the stone facade reads "S.H. Kress & Co." and a sign on the business below reads "Explorations V Children's Museum."
Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
January 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the Road: A 30-mile getaway to Ybor City
Whether you’re looking to learn more about this micro-city’s extensive history or hoping to try the perfect Cuban sandwich, here’s what you need to know about taking a day trip to Ybor City.
January 12, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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This inaugural Florida Triple Crown of BBQ competition is smokin’ hot
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Food
Where you can find buzz-free beverages, or mocktails, in Lakeland
Shaken or stirred? Either one works, as long as it’s zero-proof. Check out this list of alcohol-free cocktails — mocktails — in Swan City.
January 10, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Check these activities off your Lakeland bucket list
Tell us what you’re hoping to do, see, and experience for the first time this year. We’ll share the best responses in our Lakeland bucket list.
January 8, 2024
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Connor Jacobson