Shadrach’s Coffee to Open First Lakeland Location
After two years of delays, Shadrach’s Coffee is set to open its highly anticipated Lakeland location next week. The drive-thru coffee shop did a...
Lakeland Board of Commissioners Meeting Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum
The regular meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners (BOC), scheduled for Thursday, September 5th, has been cancelled due to a confirmed lack of...
Former Channel 5 News Reporter, Andy Wise, Addresses Lakeland Chamber
A sizable crowd gathered at the Lakeland Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon to hear Andy Wise, a well-known figure in the Memphis area, speak...
City of Lakeland Appoints New Members to Community Advisory Board
At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting the BOC unanimously approved the appointments of new members to the Lakeland Community Advisory Board (CAB). The...
Ashmont Development Progresses, But Significant Work Remains, Says Developer
Developer Vince Smith recently updated the Lakeland Industrial Development Board (IDB) on the progress of Ashmont, a mixed-use development situated at the intersection of...
City Discusses Restoring Lost Trees From Development
Lakeland, known for its scenic beauty, has long engaged in a battle to balance conservation with growth. As the city continues to expand, the...
House Fire Devastates Home, but Community Comes Together in Support
On the afternoon of August 6, 2024, a devastating house fire required the intervention of five different fire companies in the Oakwood Subdivision. The...
Lakeland Considers Roundabout for Seed Tick Road and Memphis Arlington Road
The possibility of installing a roundabout at the intersection of Seed Tick Road and Memphis Arlington Road is sparking considerable discussion among residents and...