Travel and Outdoors

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.
Prepare for spring weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
See how Lakeland’s running trails and local support earned made it a Runner Friendly Community for the next five years.
This local plant nursery will offer deals on all native trees during Florida Arbor Day weekend, so you can beautify your space.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about this micro-city’s extensive history or hoping to try the perfect Cuban sandwich, here’s what you need to know about taking a day trip to Ybor City.
Tell us what you’re hoping to do, see, and experience for the first time this year. We’ll share the best responses in our Lakeland bucket list.
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.
Hop in your car and grab your hot cocoa. We’re driving around looking for the shiniest, brightest holiday lights in Lakeland and beyond.
The airport will ink a deal with Avelo Airlines to offer passenger service from Lakeland Linder as early as summer of 2024.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Lakeland compares.
Bonnet Springs Park will host a Birthday Bash to celebrate its first year of operations. See what’s on the schedule and what milestones the park has achieved this year.
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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.