The Lakeland Public Library is bringing dinosaurs to life this summer with a series of themed programs for children, teens, and adults at both its main library and the Larry R. Jackson Branch.
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Velvet Swan Celebrates Soft Opening June 10
The Velvet Swan, in the works since fall 2025, will open its doors for the first time on Wednesday, June 10, at 4 p.m.
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Polk County Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Now
June 1 is the official start of the 2026 hurricane season, and Polk County is encouraging residents to be prepared.
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Lakeland’s June 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Colonial Square Properties and Debra Funkhouse and John McCutheon’s home on Penny Lane were recognized by the Lakeland Beautification committee.
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PokeKon-Fest Comes to Lakeland Saturday, May 30
PokéKon is coming to the RP Funding Center this Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lakeside Village Celebrates VIVID Spring with Laser Show on May 30
Lakeside Village will host VIVID Spring this Saturday, May 30.
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Gas Leak Causes Temporary Evacuation on East Main Street
Businesses along East Main Street downtown were asked to evacuate for a little over 30 minutes on Thursday morning, May 28, due to a reported gas leak.
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Prepare for Hurricane Season at a Free Expo on Saturday, May 30
The family-friendly Hurricane Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 30, at the RP Funding Center.
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Honoring Memorial Day in Lakeland
Learn more about 2026 Memorial Day events being hosted in Lakeland this Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25.
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Florida Southern College Women’s Lacrosse Advance to NCAA Finals
Florida Southern’s women’s lacrosse team will advance to the NCAA Division II finals after a 12-5 victory over Pace University in Rochester, N.Y., on Thursday, May 21.
