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09/18/2026

This Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., Grievous Angel will host a “Dolly Parton Night Market," benefitting the Imagination Library. https://www.lkldnow.com/grievous-angel-hosts-dolly-parton-night-market-saturday-sept-19/

09/18/2026

Florida Poly spent its first decade building an identity around STEM. Now, as the university enters its next stage of growth, it’s adding intercollegiate athletics. https://www.lkldnow.com/florida-poly-takes-the-field-expanding-campus-life-beyond-stem/

09/18/2026

This Saturday, Sept. 19, through Wednesday, Sept. 23, marks the opening for fall’s duck hunting season. During this first window, hunters are limited to wood and teal ducks. https://www.lkldnow.com/first-window-for-duck-hunting-opens-this-weekend/

09/17/2026

Candid Conversations: Behind the Game wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our community sponsors!

We only have one week left until the big event. Haven't grabbed your tickets yet? Time is running out!

Get your tickets today: https://www.lkldnow.com/behind-the-game/

09/17/2026

The Just Between Friends Consignment Sale will be held Sept. 25 to 27 at RP Funding Center, giving families a way to save money on children’s items and earn money by selling them. https://www.lkldnow.com/major-childrens-resale-event-coming-sept-25-27-to-lakeland/

09/17/2026

: In honor of LkldNow's birthday week, we're throwing it back to last year's milestone anniversary.

For 11 years, we’ve been filling the gap for city-level news in Lakeland — and making sure everyone can read it for free.

That’s more than 9,500 stories about the decisions made at the City Commission, the new restaurant opening around the corner, elections, schools, development, community leaders, and the people and ideas shaping Lakeland.

Read more about how a vision for free local news launched our organization more than a decade ago in our story from last year:

From a “crazy dream” to a trusted local news source, LkldNow celebrates 10 years of informing, engaging, and empowering the Lakeland community.

09/17/2026

The Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes spending on personnel, water and wastewater projects, and new radios for Lakeland police and fire. https://www.lkldnow.com/by-the-numbers-lakelands-872-million-budget-faces-final-vote-sept-24/

09/16/2026

Florida has suspended the collection of sales tax on hunting, fishing, and camping supplies from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. https://www.lkldnow.com/hunting-fishing-and-camping-sales-tax-holiday-now-through-dec-31/

09/15/2026

With nearly 100 cases of dengue fever reported in Hillsborough County, Polk County Mosquito Control recommends three steps to reduce contact with mosquitoes and prevent infection: spray, cover and drain. https://www.lkldnow.com/polk-encourages-residents-to-protect-themselves-and-help-manage-mosquitos/

09/15/2026

The new organization pairs traditional business networking with mentorship, mental health resources, professional clothing and a monthly market. https://www.lkldnow.com/polk-county-women-mean-business-builds-a-community-around-women-entrepreneurs/