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A green historical marker from the State of Florida detailing the history of the Acton Community on a grass lawn
City
Here’s your sign: Learn about Lakeland’s historical markers
Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
September 11, 2025 02:20 PM
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Connor Jacobson
A man sits inside a car as a woman reads a sign about the legend of Spook Hill
Culture
Experience Spook Hill in Lake Wales
October 30, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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History
TigerTown: Why the Detroit Tigers are in Lakeland
March 12, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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ICYMI: February 2019
February 28, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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An introvert’s guide to Lakeland
Want to be more social, but hate the idea of chatting up a stranger? Try these activities for introverts in Lakeland.
April 15, 2025
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A bright blue, frame vernacular-style house in the Lake Morton neighborhood shaded by a tall tree under a blue sky.
Real Estate
Create your own Lake Morton Historic Home + Garden Tour
This year’s tour may have been canceled, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore one of Lakeland’s oldest neighborhoods on your own.
April 14, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Plates of barbecue meat with sides on trays
Food
Goodbye gluten: Lakeland restaurants with gluten-free options
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find new eats without gluten here.
April 14, 2025
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Kaylee Holland
A photo of West Pipkin Road closed with barricades and cones due to construction.
City
What Lakelanders should know about the West Pipkin widening project
We’re breaking down the who, what, when, and why behind this major road construction project in southwest Lakeland.
April 11, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
flower fridge at Bloom Shakalaka flower shop in Lakeland, FL
Culture
Lakeland plant shops and florists to brighten up your day
Find floral arrangements, Florida natives, and houseplants at these local shops.
April 11, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Entrance to IFF Citrus Innovation Center with colorful signage, citrus displays, and ribbon for grand opening under a sunny sky.
Business
IFF’s Citrus Innovation Center now open at Florida Polytechnic University
Find out what’s inside this high-tech facility that’s bringing Lakeland’s years of experience with citrus to the forefront of the flavor + fragrance industry.
April 10, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
A large pink trumpet tree blooms across a yard and street in Lakeland.
Culture
How to spend a spring day like “The Golden Girls” in Lakeland
Forget hot girl summer — it’s time for a “Golden Girls” spring.
April 9, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
Vinyl records categorized by genre at Jesse Carl Vinyl in Lakeland, FL
Business
Celebrate Record Store Day with Jesse Carl Vinyl
Owner Jessi Zilka shared how you can support this local shop during the international Record Store Day event.
April 9, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
A new ALDI store in Lakeland with a "Coming Soon" banner displayed at the entrance under a cloudy sky.
Business
ALDI opening two Lakeland locations in former Winn-Dixie stores
The new ALDI stores are part of the grocery chain’s goal to open 800 locations across the US in the next three years. See what’s planned for opening day.
April 8, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Lake Hollingsworth under gray skies and choppy waters during Hurricane Milton, with palm trees swaying and a dock partially submerged.
City
What Lakelanders should know about the 2025 hurricane season
With forecasters predicting more activity than normal in the Atlantic this year, here’s how you can start preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland.
April 8, 2025
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Connor Jacobson