Madalynne Brooks was a leader in Lakeland's NAACP branch, spurred to action by a hanging outside her father's church.

Lakeland commissioners approved a $2.65 million change order to vastly expand the cleanup in an undeveloped area north of the ...

Former Florida Sen. Lauren Book came to Lakeland on Tuesday for a segment of her nonprofit’s monthlong Walk in My Shoes event ...

Bonnet Springs Park won the publication's 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for "Best City Park" for 2025. The backstory. Bonnet ...

A Florida park is an “urban oasis” — and ranks No. 1 in the United States, a new report finds. Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland tops a list of the nation’s most-beloved public parks for relaxing and ...

After 9 months, Lakeland hires new assistant city manager, completing administrative staff (theledger.com) — Lakeland welcomes Ashley Stathatos as the new assistant city manager, filling a crucial ...

Bonnet Springs Park has been named USA Today's “Best City Park” of 2025. It’s a major milestone for a park that has only been open for two years.

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” That quote sums up what Nicole Aldahonda-Ramirez is feeling six months ...

Bonnet Springs was transformed from a railyard into an expansive park featuring trails, botanical gardens and even a museum.

Progressive and Allstate offer usage-based programs or safe-driving discounts in Florida. Car insurance rates are fairly similar in most Lakeland neighborhoods. The North Lakeland ZIP code of 33805 ...