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History

If you’ve ever felt a chill in your spine when frequenting these locales around Lakeland, there’s likely a good reason.
Your home could have been built by a Lakelander of the past — and ordered from a catalog.
If you’ve ever stepped foot inside the Polk Theatre, chances are you were simultaneously taking a ghost tour — and didn’t even know it.
Get to know the history behind the unincorporated communities that make up a significant portion of the north Lakeland area.
Tell us you’re from Lakeland without telling us you’re from Lakeland.
Lakeland’s hottest day on record was June 4, 1985 when Swan City hit 105°.
With the help of the Save America’s Treasures grant, Bok Tower Gardens is planning to undergo a multimillion-dollar restoration project — here’s how you can help.
This classic Florida menu item was created just down the road in Ybor City — since then, it’s become a favorite for Lakelanders on lunch.
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lakeland’s past — plus hope for the future.
Mitchell’s Coffee Shop has been serving up coffee and gourmet food since 1998. See what inspired the coffee shop’s founder to open the first shop of its kind in Lakeland 25 years ago.
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Lakeland nod there — these craft beers found around Swan City take local pride seriously.
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Insurance representatives will be available to assist with filing claims daily at the RP Funding Center until further notice.
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Whether you’re able to volunteer or need assistance, check out these resources available around Lakeland for those who need help recovering from the storm.
Lakeland Linder International Airport recently ranked above several airports in major cities when it came to cargo shipping volume.
In the aftermath of Milton, the power is out for tens of thousands, trees are down, and lakes + canals are overflowing. Take a closer look at the storm’s impact on Lakeland and Polk County.