Political Commentator Bill Rufty Gets a New Platform
Political junkies will soon be able to read reporting from retired Ledger political editor Bill Rufty again. He has agreed to write occasionally for Florida Politics and SaintPetersBlog.More
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Oasis Service Will Let Teens Grieve for Pastor’s Daughter
As members grieve over the death of a 16-year-old pastor’s daughter, Oasis Community Church is giving teen members a chance to express themselves tonight through a teen service.More
Nicki Minaj’ Cosmo Cover Brings Attention to Lakeland Designer
Many people in Lakeland already know about Altrichia Cook and her swimsuit company, Allusions by A. LeKay. But thanks to Nicki Minaj and a Cosmo cover, the world is learning about the 28-year-old Lakelander.More
From Rodeo to Opera: ‘That’s Lakeland’
Amy Wiggins has moved from promoting the Chamber of Commerce` to leading the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, but she’s still hawking Lakeland as a place of entertainment options ranging from rodeo to opera.
The People of Pigfest
Thousands are attending PigFest at Tigertown this weekend, and hundreds of them are posting photos on social media. Here is a selection of people enjoying PigFest. More
Amy Wiggins’ Symphony Move Strikes a Happy Note
Friends are congratulating Amy Wiggins on her move from vice president of communications at the Lakeland Chamber to executive director of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra. More