As demand increases at Lakeland Linder International Airport, the airport team plans to add an additional passenger waiting area, three airplane holding bays, and improve parking.
Category: Transportation
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s Trail Network Grows, But CSX Crossing Remains Key Barrier
As construction begins on two west Lakeland paths, city leaders say a railroad bottleneck still blocks safe access to Bonnet Springs Park.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland’s Squeeze Shuttle Is Going Uber-Style
The free downtown circulator will shift to app-based, on-demand rides Oct. 1, including long-awaited Dixieland service.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
New Wedgewood Proposal Cuts Homes, Adds Roads, and Rekindles Doubts
The developer’s latest rewrite would reduce density and improve traffic flow around Carpenter’s Way, but residents say trust remains the bigger issue.
Posted inInsight Polk
For Lakeland Residents Without a Car, Getting Around Can Be a Daily Struggle
For about 1 in 13 Lakeland households, getting to work, groceries, school, and doctor visits can mean long walks in heat or rain, missed buses, and costly workarounds.
Posted inEvents
Citrus Connection Offers Free Express Service to Sun ‘n Fun
Citrus Connection and Sun ‘n Fun have partnered to offer free transportation to the aerospace expo in 2026.
Posted inEvents
Big Crowds, Bigger Payoff: Sun ’n Fun’s Impact Goes Far Beyond the Runway
Lakeland’s signature airshow boosts local businesses while funding year-round education and career programs for Polk County students.
Posted inTransportation
Traffic Delays Expected on I-4 and U.S. 98 This Week
Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, FDOT urges drivers to use caution, be aware of surroundings in construction zones, and plan for additional travel time.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Bicyclist Dies After Morning Crash On U.S. 98 North
The 67-year-old cyclist was struck by a van near Pyramid Parkway; the driver stayed at the scene.
Posted inTransportation
Avelo makes Lakeland a Main Hub with More Flights and More Planes
Avelo’s local expansion triggers airport’s new safety requirements and added staff.
