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What you need to know about flying out of Lakeland Linder International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
September 03, 2025 12:23 PM
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Travel and Outdoors
A Lakelander’s travel guide to New Haven, CT
Find out what to do and where to stay in the first destination city Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
April 9, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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City
More funding required to take South Florida Avenue road diet to the finish line
We’re breaking down the key updates on one of Lakeland’s most notable roadway projects.
April 2, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
An airplane flies in the sky. It is white and purple with Avelo printed across it.
City
Avelo announces first route from Lakeland Linder International Airport
The announcement Lakelanders have been waiting for has finally come.
March 27, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
A sign on a streetlight post reads "The Squeeze, board here" with a scannable QR code to see the schedule. A tree-covered downtown Lakeland street is in the background.
City
Hitch a ride on The Squeeze, Citrus Connection’s free downtown service
Hop on a golf cart for a ride that’s “Fast, Frequent, and Fun.”
March 26, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
An Avelo Aircraft sits on the tarmac with the word "Avelo" painted on its side
City
Planes, trains, and automobiles: The state of transportation in Lakeland
Catch up on the progress of Lakeland’s transportation projects, from airport updates to possible future railways and road improvements.
March 6, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Heads up, drivers: Street resurfacing begins Jan. 18
The resurfacing will impact five Lakeland streets — read on to learn about when and where to expect possible delays during your commute.
January 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An Avelo Aircraft sits on the tarmac with the word "Avelo" painted on its side
City
Lakeland Linder International Airport will offer commercial passenger flights
The airport will ink a deal with Avelo Airlines to offer passenger service from Lakeland Linder as early as summer of 2024.
December 18, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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6 tips to make flying through MCO a breeze this summer
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