Lakeland FL

We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive autumn memories from years gone by.

The PPA Lakeland Open took place at the Beerman Family Tennis Center from November 19 - 23, 2025. Anna Leigh Waters earned three gold medals and Roscoe Bellamy won his first gold.

Thanksgiving reminds us of the power of gratitude and offers a meaningful opportunity to pause and reflect on the generosity of those who continue to invest in the lives of Polk State’s students. For 61 years, Polk State College has thrived as a driver of opportunity and workforce development, anchoring the region’s...

Photojournalist Dave Decker arrested at ICE protest. Dave Decker was arrested Saturday while covering an ICE protest outside Miami’s Krome detention facility. Creative Loafing reports that the photojournalist was released early today. Florida judges say a lawsuit can challenge the constitutionality of four districts....

More than 10 acres of land south of Grove Avenue East and west of Hamlin Street have been annexed into the city with zoning and future land use designation changes. At their regular meeting on Tues. Nov. 18, 2025, Lake Wales city commissioners voted unanimously on the second reading of three ordinances regarding 10...

LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales Charter School Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday afternoon to fill two vacant seats during its monthly meeting. In unanimous votes, the Board appointed Dr. T.J. McKeon to Seat 7 and Gail Quam to Seat 8. McKeon, a well-known and respected member of the Lake Wales community, replaced...

There's ample Tampa Bay waterways, and we break down some of best ways to explore them with kayaks, kayak tours, mangroves, manatees, dolphins, paddleboarding, and more.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near lakeland.

This afternoon, Kitty Cat Lounge stepped out into the community with @travisdoodles and Worth and Purpose at their beautiful new Main Street location — and together, with other community members, we helped serve lunch to over 100 folks and families. Our son, amazing KCL volunteers, and I spent the...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County man is devoting a lot of his time to appearing as “The Incredible Hulk” at local events. Most of the appearances are for charities. Underneath that huge Hulk outfit is a man with a big heart for kids. Marc Rimes has a couple of reasons for that big heart.