Support Us Button Widget

Travel and Outdoors

A swan glides near lily pads on a lake in Lakeland, Florida, with city buildings and trees visible in the background.
Culture
What we “unfortunately do love” in Lakeland
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
September 18, 2025 02:29 PM
 · 
Maria Adnado
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Electric vehicle charging station in Lakeland, FL
Travel and Outdoors
Charge up at these electric vehicle charging stations
Never run out of juice again with these nine charging stations around Lakeland.
March 22, 2023
 · 
Connor Jacobson
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
 · 
Dayten Rose
Two black bugs with red heads connected by the ends cling to a white flower.
Travel and Outdoors
Lakeland, city of love… bugs
Get ready for lovebug season in the spring and fall.
March 10, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A cardinal perched on a seed feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed Lakeland birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
March 9, 2023
 · 
Dayten Rose
A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Lakeland, FL
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
spring-equinox-custom-section.jpg
Culture
Spring equinox in Lakeland, FL
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
tsa-precheck-custom-section.jpg
Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Lakeland
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
277569694_361550775876281_1893931028282438183_n
City
$635 million for I-4 lanes in Polk
From possible new interstate lanes to local road repavings, check out this quick breakdown of recent traffic news in Lakeland, FL.
February 1, 2023
 · 
Rilee Delgado
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from LALtoday
Entrance to IFF Citrus Innovation Center with colorful signage, citrus displays, and ribbon for grand opening under a sunny sky.
Business
IFF’s Citrus Innovation Center now open at Florida Polytechnic University
Find out what’s inside this high-tech facility that’s bringing Lakeland’s years of experience with citrus to the forefront of the flavor + fragrance industry.
April 10, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson
A large pink trumpet tree blooms across a yard and street in Lakeland.
Culture
How to spend a spring day like “The Golden Girls” in Lakeland
Forget hot girl summer — it’s time for a “Golden Girls” spring.
April 9, 2025
 · 
Amelia Grooms
Vinyl records categorized by genre at Jesse Carl Vinyl in Lakeland, FL
Business
Celebrate Record Store Day with Jesse Carl Vinyl
Owner Jessi Zilka shared how you can support this local shop during the international Record Store Day event.
April 9, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson
A new ALDI store in Lakeland with a "Coming Soon" banner displayed at the entrance under a cloudy sky.
Business
ALDI opening two Lakeland locations in former Winn-Dixie stores
The new ALDI stores are part of the grocery chain’s goal to open 800 locations across the US in the next three years. See what’s planned for opening day.
April 8, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson
Lake Hollingsworth under gray skies and choppy waters during Hurricane Milton, with palm trees swaying and a dock partially submerged.
City
What Lakelanders should know about the 2025 hurricane season
With forecasters predicting more activity than normal in the Atlantic this year, here’s how you can start preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland.
April 8, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson
Colorful butterfly sculpture with activity icons outside a brick building on a grassy area with trees.
City
What’s the deal with Lakeland’s butterfly sculptures?
Flutter through the history of these iconic art pieces displayed around Lakeland.
April 7, 2025
 · 
Amelia Grooms
Exterior of Depot 303 food hall in Mulberry, featuring a modern white building with black metal framework and patio seating.
Food
Depot 303, Mulberry’s first food hall, to open this month
We took a look around Depot 303 before its soft opening to see what foodies can expect soon.
April 4, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson
Muralist Samara Ash spray paints a large mural featuring the profile of a Florida panther on a wall using a lift.
Culture
Wild new mural to be unveiled at the RP Funding Center
The mural is a collaboration between the Lakeland CRA and the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.
April 4, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson
Screen Shot 2022-04-04 at 12.56.20 PM
Culture
Easter festivities happening around Lakeland in April
Make your month egg-cellent by taking in one of these Easter-themed events.
April 3, 2025
 · 
Rilee Delgado
An LALtoday city editor steps into a passenger plane wearing an LAL hat.
Events
What not to miss at SUN ‘n FUN
Take our word for it — these are the activities, exhibits, and stops we wouldn’t miss at Florida’s largest aerospace expo.
April 2, 2025
 · 
Connor Jacobson