Half Marathon Guide • December 2022

The Best Houston Half Marathons – Half Marathon Guide

Calling all Hustlers (or Houstonian wannabees). You can’t spell Houston without “Half Marathon.” Okay, maybe you can… but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s one of the go-to places to get your run on.

Half Marathon Guide • December 2022

The Best Half Marathons Around America's Natural Wonders

From the edge of a volcano to the site where Charles Lindbergh made his first nighttime flight, read on for highlights of 10 half marathons (13.1 miles) with spectacular views, along with locations, dates, how to register, and more

LkldNow • November 2022

Lakeland Regional Health to Build a Free-standing ER in Christina Area

Lakeland Regional Health plans to build a new free-standing emergency department next year on 2.2 acres along South Florida Avenue in the Christina area.

LALtoday • January 2021

The state of the economy in Lakeland + Polk County in 2021

Now, we all know 2020 brought a lot of uncertainties, both globally and closer to home – one of them being what the state of the local economy will look like going into 2021.

LALtoday • January 2021

A new walking food tour in Winter Haven, FL

Foodies, rejoice. A new food tour company is launching this March in Winter Haven, called Winter Haven Food Tours LLC.

LALtoday • January 2021

When will Polk County receive COVID-19 vaccines?

According to The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, there is currently a limited inventory of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines in the county.

LALtoday • January 2021

136 historical events that happened in Lakeland, Florida

DYK Lakeland was established all the way back in 1885?

LALtoday • December 2020

Seven strange FL laws

Turns out that the state of Florida has a laundry list of quirky laws. But don’t start sweating– someone came to their senses, and some laws have already been repealed.

LALtoday • December 2020

Snowtable facts about snow days in Florida

ICYMI (or were just a wee little snowflake at the time), here’s what happened: On Jan. 19, 1977, Floridians woke up to snowfall, bringing in two inches of snow in some spots.

LALtoday • December 2020

A look at Lakeland: 1920 vs. 2020

A look at Lakeland, FL in 1920 vs. 2020.

LALtoday • December 2020

Christmas traditions only Floridians would get

Whoever said Florida isn’t Christmas-y has obviously never experienced the pure magic of a Sunshine State “winter” season.

LALtoday • December 2020

#TryThis: Ordering a Publix Deli Holiday for the holidays

Ready to feast? Order a Holiday Dinner from Publix + all this (plus other goodies) can be yours.

LALtoday • December 2020

This weekend you can see Santa in a Stearman at SUN ‘n FUN

The father of Christmas will be making an appearance at SUN ‘n FUN’s Holiday Flying Festival + Car Show.

LALtoday • December 2020

The taste of water in Florida: Drippin’ or H2(n)0?

Is it bananas to think FL’s water has a taste?

LALtoday • November 2020

Lakeland ranks as one of the best cities to start a home-based business

Lakeland ranked no. 5 on a national list of The 15 Best Cities to Start a Home-Based Business.

LALtoday • November 2020

Here’s where you can find free Thanksgiving meals in Polk County, FL

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for feasting the day away on mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey, and more.

LALtoday • November 2020

#TryThis: Free Virtual Home Energy Audit with Lakeland Electric

This may sound pretty *shocking,* but DYK that in just 30-min., you could save $100+ a year on your electric bill and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time? Say *watt?*

LALtoday • October 2020

Two affordable housing developments coming to Lakeland, Florida

There’s dancing in Swan Lake, and then there’s living in it.

LALtoday • October 2020

#TryThis: Take a cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School

We recently attended one of Publix Aprons Cooking Schools’ classes at the Lake Miriam Square Publix. Here’s the scoop.

LALtoday • October 2020

Asked: Lakeland Paranormal Activity Edition

DYK the tradition of celebrating All Hallows Eve dates back over 2,000 years?