Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve celebration, on the shores of Lake Mirror, starts with music at 6 p.m., then fireworks at 9 p.m.

More than 80 athletes and coaches and six teams were recognized at the 2026 Polk County All Sports Awards and Hall of Fame ...

Access to Circle B Bar Reserve via Discovery Drive and Windmill Whisper will be limited from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, for a special event. Polk County staff and the Polk County ...

After more than six years of preparation and construction, the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is ...

Lakeland has a growing community of tabletop gamers and an increasing number of hosted game nights at community centers, ...

While the federal holiday is observed June 19, Lakeland's Juneteenth celebrations are spread two weekends through the end of ...

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Construction is beginning this summer on two trail projects designed to improve bicycle and pedestrian access around Bonnet Springs Park and west Lakeland.

City officials hope a federally funded study will reveal what's happening beneath one of Lakeland's most treasured landmarks.

Fresh Monkee, promising “Truly Healthy Shakes,” is opening soon in Lakeland at 5257 US Hwy 98 S. in Highland City Town Center.

Patrons line dance on new refinished floors at City Limits. | Courtesy City Limits Full size 1086 × 864 Published inLocal Owners Open City Limits Dance Hall in Former Wild Greg’s Space ...