Lakeland FL

Lazaros Kosmas is among the newest Greek restaurant owners in Polk County, and he's determined to keep the beloved dishes of his childhood on the menu. Kosmas recently purchased The Egg Factory of South Lakeland from Bill and Rosa Gergatsoulis and spent more than two weeks transforming into the Lakeland Diner , at...

The development would be located on Two Rivers Ranch, which is owned by the Thomas Family, across from Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa. Neighbors are concerned about the area's water supply, wildlife, traffic and infrastructure. There will be an upcoming Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners...

This past weekend, Raymond cemented himself in GJHS and Polk County Athletic history by winning his SECOND consecutive wrestling State Championship! Raymond is the first wrestler in Polk County history to win back-to-back state titles in Class 3A. Raymond capped off his phenomenal high school wrestling career with a...

​​You might have heard SEU Worship on our chart recently with their song “What a God” and now we’ve got an amazing story from their home campus in Lakeland, Florida!. What started as a regular campus conference has turned into a spontaneous revival, with students gathering for hours of worship, prayer, and seeking...

The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service senior center. While the search for a permanent, long-term home continues, the organization has shifted its focus to active programming and has recently secured a transitional physical space. Current...

Foundry Commercial recently completed the acquisition of five newer built assisted living and memory care communities located across Georgia and Florida, the Orlando, FL-based commercial real estate services and investment company announced Monday. Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisor represented the seller, a...

Kevin LeVine, the principal at Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland since 2020, has shifted to become the district’s senior director of fine arts. Gian Monacelli, currently principal at Lakeland Highlands Middle School, will take over as Harrison’s principal starting March 30. Why the moves? It all...

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A few showers are possible in the morning as the front to our south lifts northward across the area. Skies will be partly cloudy. High temperatures...

The Florida Strawberry Festival is an event held in Plant City, Florida, created to promote local strawberry crops and bring communities together through the celebration of their harvests. Every spring, the festival welcomes visitors from the Sunshine State and throughout the world. It has been celebrated for almost...

TAMPA, Fla. - An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country. Jewish leaders say threats against synagogues and community centers have been top of mind in recent years. Some say they have been especially vigilant since the start of the war in Iran,...