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Whether you’re an annual customer or looking for the first time, check out these pies you can bring to Thanksgiving made fresh by local bakers.
We’re on a mission to map out Lakeland’s top destinations for foodies, art lovers, and pet parents. Learn how you can help.
Where are you hoping to visit this fall? Let us know what you’re planning to see and do as we prepare our fall travel guides.
Take our 5-minute quiz to test your local street smarts.
Let out your inner ghosts and ghouls as a scare actor at these Central Florida Halloween events.
How one woman transformed a community, put Lake Wales on the map, and sent her soup to the moon.
The first round of intersection transformations took place in January 2023, and it looks like more could be on the way — here’s how our readers feel about the changes to driving downtown.
Heading out on a beach trip? Fill your bag with our favorite items from Six & Main to bring Lakeland with you wherever you go.
Throughout the month of July, LALtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in the Lakeland community.
This mystical Mann Road mammoth has an interesting history — learn more about its lore and how you can see it for yourself below.
Swing, batta — we’re looking at the rest of the Lakeland Flying Tigers’ season and the special events that make it a can’t-miss addition to your summer schedule.
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No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.
Whether you have students at Polk County Public Schools or you’re just planning around school breaks, keep these dates in mind.
Head east to the newly opened River Country Water Park for fun in the sun at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo.
Your home could have been built by a Lakelander of the past — and ordered from a catalog.
Pro tip: Leave the ugly sweater at home and opt for flip flops instead.
Get an exclusive look inside this downtown high-rise to see a collection of murals by seven Lakeland artists.
A new online tool shows the most notable celebrity from each birthplace on earth — these are the four highest-ranking stars from Polk County.
Check out the list of participating eateries to find a Burger Week deal near you July 18-27.
Check out these 13 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Lakeland, Florida for outdoor adventures.