History

Has anyone seen Frosty? He was around here somewhere...
Miss Florida has changed a lot over 90 years, including finding a new home in Swan City.
It’s been four years since the last time we had a 29th day in February. Take a peek into what was going on in Lakeland last Leap Day.
Keep reading for our favorite local love story.
Dive into the history behind the Lakeland Country Club and learn how you can become a future member.
Do you remember the time Publix made a huge birthday cake for an entire Lakeland neighborhood? Read on for the story.
You probably recognize some of these silhouettes from Lakeland tea towels and keychains, but do you know the history of how they came to be?
We’ve brought you Lakeland’s top stories all year long, but which articles were you most interested in? See what took the top spot in categories like development, food + drink, real estate, and more.
From historic homes to a flourishing small business scene, there’s something for residents and visitors alike to explore in Dixieland.
Did you know that Lakeland once hosted the largest music festival in the state? Learn the history of 1977’s Florida Sunfest, plus a reader’s own story of how it all went down.
Did you know that not only is I-4 known for accidents and bumper-to-bumper hold-ups, but it’s also home to a myriad of graves? Keep reading to learn about America’s most haunted highway.
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Millions of years ago, marine animals, mammals, and reptiles called Florida home. Learn about five whose fossils have been found in the Bone Valley area of Polk County.
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