Culture

City

Your roadmap to the Polk County Citrus Label Tour

Take a bite out of the local citrus industry’s history with a self-guided tour of labels found around Polk County.

March 18, 2026 12:25 PM

Kaylee Holland

Culture

A day in the life of an LALtoday City Editor

I asked you to choose my fate, and you did. Here’s how it turned out.

December 20, 2023

Rilee Delgado

The Crenshaw Canopy Walk at Bonnet Springs Park decorated with Christmas lights

Travel and Outdoors

Where to find the best holiday lights in Lakeland — according to our readers

Hop in your car and grab your hot cocoa. We’re driving around looking for the shiniest, brightest holiday lights in Lakeland and beyond.

December 19, 2023

Connor Jacobson

A photo of Lake Mirror and the loggia on a cloudy day

Culture

Choose your own LALtoday adventure

Choose my fate — if you dare.

December 8, 2023

Danielle Johnson

Two hands hold boba drinks from Hana Tea House

Food

You can’t beat these boba shops in Lakeland

Here’s a pearl of wisdom: You can find delicious boba tea at these locally owned shops around Lakeland.

December 7, 2023

Connor Jacobson

A wide shot of the Crenshaw Canopy Walk at Bonnet Springs Park.

Culture

Walking trends in Lakeland

Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Lakeland compares.

December 6, 2023

Emily Shea-Owen

Real Estate

Edgewood Drive’s first residence is up for sale

This 1925 cottage has only had a few owners — will you be the next one to hold the keys?

December 4, 2023

Rilee Delgado

Shiny silver photo backdrop with silver Christmas trees and hanging disco balls

Culture

Lakeland holiday activities based on your Enneagram

Find an activity perfect for your personality.

December 4, 2023

Connor Jacobson

A graphic of a large gold bow around a floral green backround.

Retail

Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season

See what Editors Connor and Rilee are shopping this year.

November 30, 2023

Sarah Leonhardt

LALtoday Lakeland Symphony Orchestra 11.29.23

More from LALtoday

A mint julep served in a metal glass topped with a lime and mint

Food

Sip on these 6 drink trends around Lakeland

How trendy are your tastebuds? Put them to the test with these drinks that are sure to take off in 2025.

January 24, 2025

Connor Jacobson

Chef Marcos Fernandez of Nineteen61 carefully crafts a plate in the restaurant's kitchen. Next to him on the counter are prep containers and ingredients.

Food

Take a foodie road trip to these James Beard-nominated spots around Lakeland

Lakeland might not have made the list for 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists — but that doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the fun.

January 23, 2025

Amelia Grooms

City

How to run for office in Lakeland

Are you eligible to run for office in Lakeland? Learn how you can get started, as well as what positions are available this year, here.

January 23, 2025

Rilee Delgado

Real Estate

Hot homes: 5 Lakeland properties ahead of the 2025 trends

This year, Zillow reports that homebuyers are getting cozy, feeling nostalgic, and looking for resilient homes.

January 22, 2025

Connor Jacobson

A bowl of chicken tortellini soup sits in a white bowl on a white plate

Food

Soup for the soul: Try these top-rated soups in Lakeland

Take a slurp of some of the best soups in Swan City.

January 21, 2025

Amelia Grooms

Runners take off at a starting line in a road race.

Wellness

Pound the pavement with Lakeland’s running and walking clubs

Lace up your most comfortable sneakers to go running or walking — plus, meet new friends.

January 17, 2025

Connor Jacobson

Welcome to our flock: A snowbird’s guide to Lakeland, FL

Between October and April, roughly one million adults move from northern states to temporary residences in Florida — are you one of them?

January 17, 2025

Rilee Delgado

A large mural with two swans, their reflections, plants, and the name "Lakeland"

Culture

Our readers’ 2025 predictions for Lakeland

Look into your crystal ball — what do you think will happen in Lakeland this year?

January 16, 2025

Connor Jacobson

A screenshot of the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and North Florida Avenue.

City

Potential improvements on the way for Memorial Boulevard

From strategic economic developments to street enhancements, here’s what we could see on Memorial Boulevard in the future.

January 15, 2025

Amelia Grooms

The exterior of the AGB Museum of Art's new expansion wing, which features high glass walls and a stone facade

Business

8 additions you can’t miss at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

The AGB will reveal its new expansion to the public on Jan. 18. Here’s what Museum Director Dr. Alexander Rich says you can’t miss — plus a few editors’ picks.

January 14, 2025

Connor Jacobson