Lakeland Movie Theaters Offer Up Halloween Frights on the Big Screen
Halloween is around the corner, and Lakeland movie theaters have plenty of film frights for horror fans.
Four Major Events Could Bring Big Crowds to Central Lakeland Saturday
With four major events happening within miles of each other, residents and visitors should expect a bustling Saturday in central Lakeland.
Historic Wilsonian Apartment Building Near Downtown Lakeland Sold
A local developer has purchased the century-old apartment building overlooking Lake Morton.
Lake Mirror Classic Brings Classic Cars to Downtown Lakeland This Weekend
The 27th annual Lake Mirror Classic will bring hundreds of classic, exotic, and specialty vehicles to downtown Lakeland Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.
Despite Recent Rain, Water Restrictions To Last Through March
The Lakeland-area will remain under once-a-week watering restrictions through March 31, 2027, as Southwest Florida continues to face drought conditions despite recent rainfall.
Voters Can Meet 13 Candidates at Free Event at The Well on Thursday
Thirteen candidates running in the November election will attend a free meet-and-greet event Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St. in Lakeland. Two additional candidates will send representatives.
Predawn ‘Space Jellyfish’ Lights Up Lakeland Sky
A predawn SpaceX launch delivered a spectacular sight for morning commuters and early risers across Central Florida on Tuesday.
150-Mph Powerboats Return to Lake Hollingsworth for Orange Cup Regatta
Some of the fastest racing boats in the country will roar across Lake Hollingsworth this weekend as the Orange Cup Regatta returns Oct. 16–18, bringing two days of high-speed competition and a Friday evening kickoff party to Lakeland.
Bob Dylan’s Legendary 1976 Lakeland Civic Center Concert Gets Official Release
Columbia Records to release a recording of the opening night of the second leg of the Rolling Thunder Revue, 50 years after the concert.
Florida Election Myths, Debunked: Who Can Vote?
From voter eligibility to election rules, we separate fact from fiction in the first installment of a series examining common misconceptions about Florida elections.
Four Hours, Four Portraits: Florida Art Masters Live Portrait Competition Kicks Off Oct. 10 in Lakeland
Sixteen artists will compete in a bracket-style portrait showdown for a $5,000 commission, painting to honor local breast cancer survivors.
Homemade Cardboard Boats To Race on Lake Hollingsworth Saturday, Oct. 10
Teams will race homemade vessels around Lake Hollingsworth while highlighting the importance of protecting local waterways.
Pressure Builds to Remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck from Lakeland Housing Board
On Tuesday, Polk County removed Campbell-Domineck as CEO of CareerSource Polk. Her future with Lakeland’s housing authority board is uncertain.
Lakeland Completes 46th Annual Swan Health Checkup
The annual health checkup brings Lakeland’s swans together for exams and vaccinations — and marks the final roundup for longtime parks director Bob Donahay.
Polk County Local Will Kiss the Pig to Raise Funds for Adult Literacy on Oct. 9
Ten locals are competing for the chance to kiss the pig on Friday, Oct. 9, in support of READ Lakeland and free adult literacy programs in Polk County.
CareerSource Polk CEO, Board Removed in Sweeping Reset
Polk County commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct. 6, to permanently remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck as CareerSource Polk’s president and CEO, complicating Lakeland commissioners’ debate over the Lakeland Housing Authority board.
Lakeland Regional Health Parkview Opens in Former Badcock Showroom
Lakeland Regional Health Parkview, offering heart care, heart and lung rehab, and testing before surgery, has opened at 1409 N. Florida Ave.
LkldNow’s November 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide Goes Live
The November 2026 Midterm Election is only four weeks away, and mail-in ballots are already going out. LkldNow’s Voter Guide to local candidates is live and online.
Florida Senate, District 12
Teacher Alfred Reynolds is the democratic challenger to Republican incumbent, Colleen Burton in the race for Florida Senate District 12
Florida House, District 51
Teacher Octavio Hernandez is the democratic challenger to Republican incumbent, Hilary Holley in the race for Florida House District 51.
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