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City
Lakeland CRA begins Restore the Core initiative
Help the Community Redevelopment Agency update the plans for its three core areas by sharing your feedback.
November 05, 2025 02:46 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Oak Street’s new development
Plans have been released for a multi-use residential and retail space on the former Oak Street lot.
December 14, 2022
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Katelyn Lewis
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Culture
Florida Children’s Museum Grand Opening Weekend
Get ready for the new museum to open by reading up on its features, resources, and membership details.
October 31, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Business
New storefronts coming to Unfiltered Lakeland
Check out these local small businesses opening storefronts at the new coffee shop and artisan marketplace.
October 27, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
Fall predictions for Lakeland real estate
Real estate experts explain what Lakeland home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2022.
October 13, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
Outdoor SunTrax automated car testing site in the Lakeland, FL innovation district
City
The autonomous vehicle test track in Polk County, FL
Phase Two of the SunTrax vehicle testing site completed in June 2023.
October 11, 2022
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Staff
Exterior of Terminal C at Orlando International Airport
Sponsored
Orlando International Airport (MCO)’s new Terminal C opens on Mon., Sept. 19
One of the largest terminal projects to debut in the US in recent years opens on Mon., Sept. 19. Here’s what Orlando International Airport’s exciting new expansion means for Floridians.
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Culture
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month at Lakeland, FL’s local libraries.
September 2, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Two new housing developments in Lakeland, FL
July 8, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
City
8 questions with Director of Community & Economic Development Brian Rewis
June 27, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Lake Wire’s newest luxury apartment complex
March 29, 2022
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Katelyn Lewis
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Food
Celebration-worthy Lakeland restaurants
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Culture
Polk County’s historic theatres: Smelling bananas, Wayne Brady, and 35 cents
Look back on the first places to catch a movie on the big screen or see a live performance at these historic theatres around Polk County.
May 29, 2025
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Kaylee Holland
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Culture
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Take our interactive quiz to test your local news knowledge, and keep reading LALtoday to up your score.
May 28, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Sports
“Strike Out Hunger” at a Lakeland Flying Tigers game
The Mosaic Company has partnered with the Flying Tigers to help end hunger this season. Here’s how you can watch the initiative in action.
May 28, 2025
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Connor Jacobson