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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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New laws on texting and driving in Florida
July 2, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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From fiscal stability to health care — Florida ranked
June 26, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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Lakeland’s Instagram-worthy murals
June 21, 2019
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Kandace Crosby
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#Answered: What you would change about Lakeland
June 12, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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Envisioning a better downtown
June 6, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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An all-female coworking space in Lakeland, Fla.
June 5, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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Will Polk County save the Florida citrus industry?
May 28, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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A trip to the Queen City: American Airlines flights from Lakeland to Charlotte
May 24, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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The future of 313 + 321 N. Massachusetts Ave.
May 23, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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Amazon’s plans for a massive air cargo center in Lakeland
May 20, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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Florida Polytechnic University to add another academic building
This STEM-focused college continues to grow. See what’s next for Florida Polytechnic University’s campus and student body.
October 2, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Business
Go treasure hunting at the Lakeland Antique Mall
Search through over 40,000 sqft of vintage collectibles and antiques at one of Lakeland’s largest antique malls.
September 28, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Lakeland’s 2024 fiscal year budget by the numbers
The City of Lakeland has finalized its budget for the upcoming fiscal year — let’s take a look at the $746.9 million bottom line.
September 25, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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From snow days to Elvis to ‘cloud scrapers:' A look back at the most important historic Lakeland events
Lakeland history is the gift that keeps on giving. Read on for key moments in Swan City history.
September 22, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Food
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We’re fishing for Lakeland’s favorite sushi spot.
September 19, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Real Estate
What’s in store at Lakeland’s 15th Historic Home Workshop
Learn from local and statewide experts in historic home preservation at this free event at Florida Southern College.
September 19, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Swan City meets the big screen: Movies filmed in and around Lakeland
Our town has become a regular star on the silver screen — how many of these movies have you seen that were filmed on location in Lakeland?
September 14, 2023
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Victoria Bardega
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Experience
Get those legs pumping: Here’s what you need to know about running in Lakeland
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or trying to launch a new habit, check out this guide for running gear, planning your routes, finding a pack, and more.
September 13, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Real Estate
Looking into the future of Lakeland’s upcoming developments
We’re breaking out our crystal ball and looking ahead towards the future of these developments underway around Lakeland.
September 8, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Sports
The sports fan’s guide to Lakeland’s college teams
Fall means the return of college sports in Lakeland. Never miss a game with our guide to local teams.
September 6, 2023
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Connor Jacobson