Retired Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland reminisced about the last time he saw Hall of Famer Al Kaline, who died Monday at age 85; it was about a month ago over dinner at the Terrace Grille in Lakeland during Spring Training. “He said, ‘Thanks for being my friend all these years. It felt like he was saying goodbye.’ “
Lakeland Parks & Recreation crews were busy today posting signs and fencing in the many public parks that were closed as part of the city’s efforts to promote social distancing as a way to prevent spread of the coronavirus. More
Following the City Commission decision on Monday to reopen some of the city parks that were closed last week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the city has released a list of facilities that will be open starting Thursday. More
One week after closing most city parks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Lakeland City Commissioners today moved to reopen some by Thursday. Parks that will reopen include open-air facilities that commissioners feel can accommodate social distancing: trails, tennis courts, dog parks, boat ramps and the Cleveland Heights Golf Course. More
Neighborhoods around Lakeland are entertaining children through social-distancing-friendly hunts for stuffed bears, hearts or rainbows, and LakelandMom.com has created a map to show where to play. More
In an effort to help contain the spread of coronavirus, the Lakeland City Commission today voted 5-2 to temporarily close many city parks and reduce public access to city buildings. More
The city of Lakeland has taken to Facebook to counter rumors. Parks facilities will NOT be open for public daycare or camp while public schools are closed the next two weeks, according to a Facebook post. City staff does not have the capacity to handle unsupervised children, the post said. Any updates on city facilities will be posted to the city’s coronavirus info page.
With Spring Training suspended and the start of the Major League Baseball season delayed because of coronavirus concerns, Detroit Tigers players voted to stay in Lakeland to continue working out starting Monday.
This story is so uncommon that you might one day see it on TV — or a bigger screen. It’s a most unusual combination: 15 or 20 homeless men running for miles on the streets of Lakeland.
Begun about three years ago, it was the hope and prayer of Matt Nipper, a 40-year old young adult coordinator at Lakes Church, formerly Church at the Mall. More
The George Jenkins High School hockey team went from a string of losses in previous years to winning their district this year. They credit the turn-around in part to having a local venue, the Lakeland Ice Arena, to call home.
