If you were not one of the thousands who flocked to downtown Lakeland last night to view the 41st annual Lakeland Christmas Parade — of it you were there and want to live it — here is the city of Lakeland’s video coverage of the entire parade. Hosts are Kevin Cook with the city Communications Department and Beth Sherling with Parks and Recreation: More
Thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Lakeland on Thursday evening for the spectacle of the annual Christmas parade and fireworks. Read on for a parade map and a look at festivity basics: More
Nerf guns and virtual reality games will be the focus of a family-friendly business coming to downtown Lakeland and adding to the growing roster of entertainment-oriented venues in the city core. More
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed after he pointed a gun and possibly fired at two Lakeland police officers who approached his vehicle parked in a construction zone on Interstate 4 early this morning, police said. More
Lakeland’s Phillip Walker is serving as president of the Florida League of Cities during the year the organization prepares to celebrate its 100th year of advocating for the needs of municipalities. More
A new café in south Lakeland offers a healthy twist on the coffee shop/juice bar with a menu specializing in protein-enhanced shakes, refreshers, acai bowls, waffles, and donuts with a focus on “guilt-free, healthy shakes.” More
An urban-style community of 630 apartments with restaurants and shops will be built on the abandoned Florida Tile site west of Lake Wire, under plans unveiled today at a meeting of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority. The conceptual design by Atlanta developers Carter & Associates and architects The Preston Partnership received an enthusiastic approval from the LDDA board. More
Lakeland city commissioners on Monday chose not to act on repeated requests made during their last three meetings to declare Lakeland a “sanctuary city for the unborn” and to shut down the one abortion clinic in town. More
Lakeland Regional Health’s quest to become a teaching hospital will soon become a reality with the first students expected to start on July 1, 2023, hospital CEO Danielle Drummond announced at today’s Lakeland City Commission meeting. More
Lakeland High School was eliminated from the football playoffs in the first round Friday, losing to Lake Gibson 24-20, the Dreadnaughts’ second loss to the Braves this year. Next week, Lake Gibson faces Edgewater in Orlando in the semifinals. | Ledger article (subscribers only)
Among other Lakeland teams, Tenoroc was eliminated in a 42-6 loss to Clewiston. Victory Christian routed Foundation Academy 24-7, and move on to play at Zephyrhills Christian next week. Tonight, Santa Fe Catholic faces St. Edwards.
