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Lakeland Completes 46th Annual Swan Health Checkup
The annual health checkup brings Lakeland’s swans together for exams and vaccinations — and marks the final roundup for longtime parks director Bob Donahay.
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Lakeland’s October 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Lakeland’s October beautification awards recognize new residential landscaping on Beacon Road and HJH Leasing at 1901 S. Florida Avenue.
Coffee, Pumpkins, and a Haunted House Planned for North Lakeland Market on Sunday
Heritage Harvest Market has a full day of events planned at Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park on Sunday, Oct. 4., with activities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Vance, Donalds Rally GOP Base Amid Narrowing Florida Midterm
The vice president joined Byron Donalds and other Republican candidates in Lakeland as the gubernatorial race draws national attention.
United Grid League Championship Brings Heart-Pounding Competition and Family Fun to RP Funding Center This Weekend
You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the excitement of this unique sport where teams of men and women complete extreme challenges in a race for $20,000.
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Rainbow Roots Festival Brings AIDS Memorial Quilt to Lakeland on Oct. 4
For the first time in more than 20 years, the tribute returns to Polk County along with entertainment, vendors, and fun to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
What to Expect This Flu Season in Polk County
Healthcare providers say late September and October are the ideal months to get vaccinated before flu season hits.
Polk Teen Creates Online Hub to Help Students Find Volunteer Opportunities in Their Community
Diora Franqui-Marchand knows what it is like to be a student trying to figure out what local opportunities are available for teens. Now, she wants to make that process easier with her website, Astraea.
470 Crashes in 5 Years: FDOT Proposes Memorial Blvd. Redesign
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing major changes to Lakeland’s high-injury Memorial Boulevard, including reducing a stretch from six lanes to four to improve pedestrian and driver safety.
Florida Southern’s Miller Planetarium Reopens to the Public
Florida Southern’s restored planetarium combines Frank Lloyd Wright’s original design with the latest technology and new programming for students and the public.
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