Bus shelters and city elections are heating up

Transit: City Says Bus Shelters Are… Complicated

Advertisers could provide needed shelters for free. City leaders say, not so fast.

Lkld Lore: Century-Old Pipe Organ Gets TLC

Volunteers seek the next generation to care for the Polk Theatre’s giant instrument.

Park Changes Name, Honors Activist

The former Webster Park is now Nellie Madalynne Brooks Park.

Odisho Bids for Commission Again

Construction manager wants to see Lakeland pursue ‘smart growth.’

Mental Health Access Expands with New Clinic

Lakelanders will have another option for care at LRH’s Missouri Avenue satellite facility.

‘Under the Sea’ theme park opens at LEGOLAND

The new attraction in Winter Haven gets kids close to marine life for thrills and education.

Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Challenger

Cedrick Valrie, a theology professor, has entered the 2025 race to head the City of Lakeland.

Game-Changing Frank Lloyd Wright Show Previews at AGB Museum

The exhibit includes drawings and models of Wright’s designs for Florida Southern College’s campus.

LAKELAND NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

Lake Bonny residents, hit by Milton, brace for hurricane season | Spectrum News 9

68-year-old pedestrian killed crossing Bartow Road | 10 Tampa Bay

Former hurricane specialist: Cuts in Lakeland NOAA staff will hinder storm forecasting | ABC Action News

Polk State College faculty leader alleges ‘toxic’ environment for staff | The Ledger

Several Polk State College trustees affirm support for Falconetti after Faculty Senate attemps no-confidence vote | The Ledger

Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” opens at Lakeland Community Theatre| Friday | 6:30 p.m. |
This 60 minute adaption of the Broadway Musical and 1992 film tells the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. The show runs Friday through Sunday this week and next. Tickets: $12-$15

Father’s Day Rod Run | Saturday| 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Christina Park
Enjoy this free car show in the shade of Christina Park at the intersection of 540A and South Florida Avenue. Activities at the show include a live DJ, games, a 50/50, a silent auction and door prizes. Free admission.

Nellie Madalynne Brooks Park Dedication| Saturday | 9 a.m. | 1235 North Webster Avenue.
The City of Lakeland will host a special dedication ceremony to rename a local park in honor of a pioneering civil rights leader and community advocate.| Free.

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