Gilbert King’s new book dives deeper into the 1987 murder case of Michelle Schofield and a decades-long fight for her husband’s exoneration.
Author Archives: Anna Toms
Anna Toms was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., where she cultivated a love for writing and eventually earned her Ph.D. in literature and the humanities. She is an experienced educator who has taught students from middle school to college to think critically and express themselves clearly. Anna moved to Lakeland in June of 2020.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland ‘Island Breeze Tiki Bar’ Now Set for 2026 Opening
Beachy décor and island cocktails — downtown’s next hot spot aims to bring a splash of paradise to Main Street.
Posted inDowntown
Lkld Lore: Wilda, a 39-Year-Old, Lives in a Lakeland Antique Store
She squawks, she dances, she bites toes — meet the sassy parrot who’s been ruling Lloyd’s of Lakeland since the ’90s.
Posted inPolitics
NAACP’s Terry Coney Runs for Lakeland City Commission
A lifelong Lakelander, Terry Coney enters the Commission District B race with a focus on youth engagement, infrastructure and inclusive growth.
Posted inSports
PPA Pickleball Tour Coming to Lakeland This November for First-Ever Veolia Lakeland Open
Lakeland’s Beerman Family Tennis Center will host pros and amateurs at the six-day PPA tournament, expected to draw 1,000 visitors and $800K in economic impact.
Posted inBusiness
Picture This: Lakeland Film Lab’s Analog Revival
Nick Buttrey is bringing old-school photography back to life at Lakeland Film Lab, a new downtown hub for film lovers and curious locals.
Posted inFamily
Lkld Lore: Family-Run Fabric Store Stitches Together a Legacy
Lakeland’s Fabric Warehouse has evolved into a creative hub offering supplies, classes, repairs and connection.
Posted inFamily
Lkld Lore: Ladies of The Lakes Sew for a Cause
At Fabric Warehouse, guild members bond over stitching and compassion, donating handmade quilts and memory bears.
Posted inPolitics
Don Burns Runs for Lakeland City Commission Promising Blue-Collar Perspective
From podcast host to city commission candidate, Don Burns says he’s ready to bring transparency, infrastructure focus and everyday insight to local government.
Posted inInsight Polk
Polk County Boys & Girls Clubs Face Funding Crisis
With federal grants delayed, youth programs and hands-on learning experiences hang in the balance for 600-plus kids.