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City Celebrates World Environment Day
Lakeland recommends its Learn & Grow workshops to get greener.
We Fix Big Planes: Company to Bring 250-300 Jobs to Lakeland Airport
Arcade Aviation plans to build a nearly $100 million maintenance and repair facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Lakeland to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride In June — and Faith, Families
The city’s 10th annual Pride Month proclamation was followed by the inaugural declaration of Faith and Family Month.
Coming Soon: Speed Cameras in School Zones
Lakeland hopes to have 14 cameras outside nine schools by Oct. 1.
Transit: Why Are Our Bus Stops Bare?
Shelter, shade — and the policy that prevents them.
Lakeland Native Takes The Helm at Growing YMCA
TJ Wright began in the Y’s First Tee children’s golf program and never left the organization.
Book Shop’s Move to Dixieland Heralds Changes
Inklings Book Shoppe is set to move from Lakeland’s downtown to Dixieland, joining a burst of renovation.
‘Super Cool’ Project Turns Lake Bonnet’s Algae into Jet Fuel
City officials hope innovative tech will help clean Lakeland’s lakes.
LAKELAND NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES
Animal advocates press Polk commission for changes in neutering and euthanasia policies | Fox 13 News
Budget split: State house proposes $10.8 million to expand Florida Poly; Senate plan has $0 | Florida Politics
As hurricane season starts, Estates at Carpenter still awaits pickup of Milton debris | News Channel 8
LPD, volunteer groups search for south Lakeland man, 71, missing for three weeks | News Channel 8
LRH opens large new behavioral health clinic downtown in former Peoples Bank headquarters | The Ledger
Protesters in Lakeland, 25 other cities target Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights | First Coast News
Lakeland Electric offered grant to begin planning for potential future nuclear power | The Ledger
Health Department tests water near Lake Crago dock for possible blue-green algae | Fox 13 News
Florida Poly’s iconic louvered roof remains closed as school leaders ponder repairs or upgrade | The Ledger
Celebrate Black entrepreneurship with the The Legacy Bus Tour | Friday | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | The Well
The Legacy Bus Tour is part of the 2nd Annual Black Business Expo celebrating Black entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and community collaboration. The tour explores local Black businesses and historical landmarks in Lakeland, connecting attendees to the rich history and impact of Black entrepreneurship. Tickets for the Expo range from $19.10 to $70
Get back to nature with Summer Naturalist | Saturday | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Join us for the BSP Summer Naturalist Program at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center. Enjoy hands-on activities and live animal interactions with special guests from Gatorland. This event is open to guests of all ages with adult supervision. Free
Swan City Piano Festival, Sean Kennard Solo Recital | Sunday | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland
The final concert of the 2025 Swan City Piano Festival presents Sean Kennard. Free event.
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