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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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Connor Jacobson
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The deal on the Mirrorton project
November 19, 2019
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Winter Haven’s new Cypress Landing development
November 15, 2019
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The Florida Strawberry Festival 2020 headline entertainment lineup
November 14, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
An aerial view of the South Lake Morton neighborhood, featuring a large lake surrounded by a street, homes, and a church
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How you can help with a new docuseries in Lakeland
November 12, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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Happy Veterans Day, Lakeland
November 11, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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2019 Lakeland election results + runoff info
November 6, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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Your guide to the 2019 Polk County elections
October 25, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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The EF-2 tornado that blew through Polk County
October 20, 2019
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Where have you spotted a Lakeland name drop?
October 11, 2019
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