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After a historic game that came down to inches, seven Dreadnaughts would go on to become “Gatornaughts,” and four made it to the NFL.
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Lakeland Community Theater Names Interim Leader; Alan Reynolds Out
Originally hired by Reynolds in 2010, Maureen McGowan has returned to guide the theater through the transition as interim producing director.
Bank of Central Florida Personalizes Client Banking Relationships
Discover how Bank of Central Florida’s Treasury Management team provides personalized banking solutions to help small businesses grow.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds Makes Campaign Stop in Lakeland
Donalds will face Democratic candidate David Jolly and No Party Affiliate Frank Russo on the November ballot.
Southeastern University’s Record Growth Bucks Private College Enrollment Trends
Leaders attribute SEU’s growth to expansion strategies, local industry partnerships, and its conservative Christian identity.
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Local Law Enforcement Responds to FDOT Order To Remove License Plate Readers from State Highways
All cameras must be removed by Sept. 30, 2026. PSCO says they will continue to use the cameras in non-state roads.
Code Brew: Concord Coffee Brings Craft Drinks to New Hospital
Concord Coffee’s latest location brings locally roasted coffee and seasonal drinks to Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.
Lkld Lore: The Parrot Has Been Home to Lakeland’s LGBTQ+ Community Since 1969
The gay bar, possibly the oldest continually operating in Florida, continues to be a gathering place for LGBTQ+ people in Central Florida.
Trimak Brings Headquarters, Jobs to Lakeland
After moving to their headquarters in August, the metal building construction company will hire engineers, detailers, and machine operators.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Ensures Legacy of Literacy in Polk
Founded to honor Parton’s father, the program distributed nearly 30,000 books to children in Central Florida in 2025, championing literacy while instilling a love of books and reading from an early age.
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