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Look back on winter in Lakeland’s photo archives
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive winter memories from years gone by.
January 29, 2026 11:59 AM
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How to get a job helping with 2020 Census
March 16, 2020
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Here’s what Floridians need to know about the Coronavirus outbreak
March 3, 2020
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Welcome to Ax-Caliber, Lakeland’s first axe-throwing venue
March 2, 2020
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My Indi Kitchen: Lakeland’s newest Indian restaurant
February 28, 2020
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History
Air Force One has landed: Presidential visits to Polk County, FL
Take a walk down Pennsylvania Avenue memory lane.
February 17, 2020
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Answered: Your thoughts on a high-speed rail in LAL
February 11, 2020
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How would you rate your quality of life in Lakeland?
January 30, 2020
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What’s the deal with the Florida Avenue Road Diet Test?
January 23, 2020
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Will Lakeland ever get a high-speed rail?
January 17, 2020
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