Avelo Airlines Adds Seven New Non-Stop Destinations from Lakeland
The airline’s ‘largest-ever’ expansion will bring convenience and economic benefits to Lakeland.
Polk Installs Cameras to Cite Drivers Passing Stopped School Buses
All 511 buses are being equipped with cameras that start recording when the stop arm has been extended.
Philanthropists Step In to Help Polk Arts Groups After Governor’s Veto
Local benefactors have contributed $200,000, but it won’t make up the $1.27 million shortfall countywide.
Volunteers Needed to Read With Kindergarteners
Lakeland schools need nearly 50 more ‘Reading Pals’ for the coming school year.
Polk County Elections Office Sees Surge of Last-Minute Voter Registrations
Sample ballots for the Aug. 20 election are different for Republicans, Democrats and those with no party affiliation.
Indoor Play Cafes Help Lakeland Families Beat the Heat
Kid Cafe and Little Lake Play offer welcoming spaces for kids and their parents.
Lakeland’s VA Clinic Moves Into Its New Home
The new facility is nearly five times larger than the old clinic. It will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 26.
Polk County Couple Catapults to Fame on ‘The Great Food Truck Race’
The Lakeland-based business is among nine teams competing for a $50,000 grand prize on the Food Network television show.
Lakeland Girl Faces Man Accused of Murdering Her Family
The girl testified in a hearing about whether statements she made to police can be used during Bryan James Riley’s trial.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Deputy City Manager Emily Colón resigns because of family-related move to Orlando | The Ledger
Shop for vintage finds | Friday-Saturday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | RP Funding Center
The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market returns to Lakeland, offering antiques, home decor, women’s wear and more. $7 admission (under 7 free). Free parking.
Check emerging visual artists | Friday | 6-10 p.m. | ART-ifact Studios
The “Breaking in!” exhibition showcases local emerging artists at ART-ifact, 820 N. Massachusetts Ave., No. 2. Also: live music from TV Extra, Movie Props and Spirit And The Cosmic Heart. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Learn swing dance | Friday | 7-10 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
LKLD Lindy Hop presents an evening of dance and instruction outside The Depot at the park. Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Cocktails: 7 p.m. | Dance instruction: 7:30 p.m. | Social dance: 8:15-9. Free admission.
Rock again to ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ | Friday-Sunday | Harrison School for the Arts
With Love Productions presents the musical about a fictional late-1950s rock singer on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20.
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