Airports and Transportation

Major Joshua Burress of the US Air Force Thunderbirds smiles next to his red, white, and blue aircraft wearing a blue flight suit
Events
US Air Force Thunderbirds have landed at SUN ‘n FUN
See this expert team of pilots at their airshow performances in Lakeland.
April 15, 2026 12:08 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Lakeland Linder International Airport drives $1 billion economic impact
Dive into the airport’s contributions to the economy by the numbers — and could passenger service be on the horizon?
July 11, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
A partial map of The Squeeze route near Lake Morton.
Airports and Transportation
Lakeland bus, train, and airport updates
April 21, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The sun setting over Lake Hunter with palm trees silhouetted in the foreground
City
Lake Hunter’s proposed multi-purpose trail
November 11, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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City
Will Lakeland ever get a high-speed rail?
January 17, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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City
A new transportation hub planned for Lakeland
December 18, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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Sports
How to throw the best Super Bowl watch party in Lakeland
Whether you’re hosting at home or bringing your team to a sports bar, we’ve got a game plan that will have your guests naming you the MVP.
February 3, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
A smiling young man and woman stand together at an outdoor "Cupid's Flower Bar," holding a fresh bouquet of roses.
Events
Top Valentine’s Day events in Lakeland
Grab your boo or your bestie to celebrate love, friendship, and everything in between at these Valentine’s Day events around Swan City.
February 2, 2026
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Amelia Grooms
Three people judge archery results at the Polk Senior Games. They stand around a large target pointing at the arrows around the bullseye.
Sports
Bowl, dance, run, and volunteer at the Polk Senior Games
The Polk Senior Games will draw 2,000 competitors and 700 volunteers to this year’s events. Learn how you can compete, help, or cheer people on.
January 29, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Look back on winter in Lakeland’s photo archives
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive winter memories from years gone by.
January 29, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
A large crowd sits at round tables in an industrial-style event space for the Catapult Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards.
Local businesses honored at the 2026 Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards
Several familiar names were nominated for Catapult’s biggest night of the year. See who won big at the Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards.
January 28, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
A map from the National Weather Service showing winter weather advisories in counties across the southeast US.
City
Lakeland’s winter weather headline roundup
The rest of the country is feeling the effects of Winter Storm Fern, but Central Florida won’t get off that easily. Stay up to date — and warm — with Lakeland’s top winter weather stories.
January 26, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
A metal baking tray is filled with rows of assorted gourmet pastries, including cinnamon rolls and strawberry-topped buns.
Food
Born & Bread Bakehouse named James Beard Awards semifinalist
Born & Bread made the shortlist for the Outstanding Bakery category, becoming the first in the Lakeland area to be recognized by the prestigious James Beard Awards.
January 22, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
Three men in black polos stand on a stage in front of a "Screen Skinz" logo, pitching their product on the show "Shark Tank."
Business
Lakeland-based Screen Skinz lands a “Shark Tank” deal
This Catapult member business has gone nationwide. Find out what happened when its owners appeared on “Shark Tank.”
January 22, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
A black-and-white photo of the multistory New Florida Hotel at a street corner, with vintage cars and a church visible in the background.
City
Lakeland in 1926: Look back on a century of history
What did Lakeland look like in 1926? We’re firing up the time machine for a 100-year trip to the past.
January 21, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
A crowd sits in camping chairs watching fireworks over Lake Mirror during Red, White & Kaboom Lakeland event. Trees and street lights block part of the view.
Events
Don’t miss these top Lakeland events happening all year long
We’ve got the ultimate list of Lakeland events you don’t want to miss out on each year. Mark your calendar for these community celebrations.
January 16, 2026
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Connor Jacobson