Airports and Transportation

From airport news to real estate, these are the top stories our readers loved most this year.
Take our word for it — these are the activities, exhibits, and stops we wouldn’t miss at Florida’s largest aerospace expo.
This annual festival celebrates all things aviation. Save this guide to admission, activities, and aviation fun.
As Lakeland’s high-tech sector continues to grow, check out a few advancements in technology that are being used and developed in the local health, agriculture, and transportation fields.
Find out what to do and where to stay in one of the next destinations Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
City officials gave the greenlight to several new parking lot changes. The biggest? Parking will soon no longer be free.
Here’s what the City of Lakeland will be responsible for and when Lakelanders can expect the next steps in the process to reconstruct part of South Florida Avenue.
Never get caught in an unexpected detour again with these city, county, and state resources detailing local road projects + closures.
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Eyeing your next big adventure? We’ve rounded up seven of 2025’s must-visit spots to help you get started — all accessible non-stop from Orlando International Airport.
Learn more about the biz that will be taking over the spot formerly held by WACO Kitchen.
Hit the road and head to St. Augustine — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
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See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2026.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive autumn memories from years gone by.
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events designed to keep Lakeland laughing.
You won’t find an official Turkey Trot in Lakeland, but there are plenty of fun runs and nearby races to break a seasonal sweat.
Here’s a list of local restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
The rebuilt store includes 55,701 sqft of space for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Scroll through photos from opening day.
Take a look inside the Ludd M. Spivey House, formerly home to Florida Southern College’s president who made a historic impact on the campus.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
The Lakeland Margarita Society hosts the Margarita Ball every November to raise money to provide Christmas gifts for local children.