Coming up: Blast Off to the Holidays Camp on the Lakeland Patch calendar
Be sure to catch Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles on the Lakeland Patch calendar
And check out Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles on the Lakeland Patch calendar
Also, don’t miss Very Merry Christmas Sip & Paint Party on the Lakeland Patch calendar
Coming up: "Very Merry Christmas" Sip & Paint Party on the Lakeland Patch calendar
Spotted on the Lakeland calendar: "Very Merry Christmas" Sip & Paint Party
Be sure to catch "Very Merry Christmas" Sip & Paint Party on the Lakeland Patch calendar
Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of adventurer.
Register now for the 5K, 10K or Kids Dash to take place Saturday, December 21; event proceeds will benefit “Give Kids The World Village.”
A couple on the way to the hospital welcomed their newborn daughter in a Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s substation parking lot.
The Hungarian Liberty Club is a celebration of the cultural, culinary, spiritual, and political values that make the Magyars unique.
It’s a common misconception that acquiring new information in an educational setting is limited to rote memorization and recitation.
The tournament is proud to announce a new charity partner - The American Red Cross.
The Publix ice cream truck will tour Florida again this summer with its premium ice cream and limited-edition flavors.
Smash into action with the ultimate tournament open for all skill levels!
The Winter Haven man claimed his prize after purchasing the winning $20 Gold Rush Limited scratch ticket at Haines City Food Mart.
The Salvation Army of Lakeland George Jenkins Community of Hope will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.
During the annual Swan Roundup, the graceful water birds received wellness checkups.
Lakeland's nonprofits serve the homeless, give out prom dresses to teens, provide sports and after-care for kids, and hand out free bikes.
The peanut butter will go to food pantries and the books and stuffed animals will be given out to children going through a traumatic event.
Tournament organizers are currently seeking a charity beneficiary to partner with them on this event!
Despite the actions of the Polk County Commission, Polk Pride leaders are going ahead with the annual Pride in the Park event Saturday.
Lakeland's Florida Air Museum is committed to preserving the history of flight as well as inspiring new generations to look to the skies.
The tournament, with social events, is open to ages 14 and up with all skill levels including professionals and beginners.
In addition to being bright, his grandmother said, "He is a great kid who cares about his family."
Polk County sheriff's deputies paid tribute to fallen deputies during ceremonies at Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in Lakeland.
Famed 20th century architect Frank Lloyd Wright left his permanent stamp on Florida Southern College and the city of Lakeland.
Four-year-old leukemia patient Cooper Wingate will be the 7,000th recipient of a wish from Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd is determined to collect more boxes of cereal than any other organization in Tampa Bay for Feeding Tampa Bay.
Concerned when a caller accidentally dialed 911 and hung up, a Polk deputy showed up at the man's house and joined him in a game of hoops.
Star student Cadance loves reading, musicals, golfing, dirt bike-riding, she is smart beyond her years.
Families struggling to find affordable housing received some hope from NFL legend Tim Tebow during The Salvation Army's annual dinner.
Patch is telling the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.
Recipients are Everyday Christians Helping Orphans; Top Buttons Inc.; Bikes for Christ; Dream Center of Lakeland and Take a Kid Fishing.
In 1954, Lakeland had its swan song with the death of the city's last swan. But a royal gift restored the city's iconic bird population.
The Libertore Fund for Children purchased a suicide prevention awareness bench from Josh's Benches for Awareness to get people talking.
There were more than 3,900 domestic violence injunctions filed in Polk County in 2021, with 566 being repeat violence cases.
Rahmeka Hopkins is among more than 300 wounded veterans to receive a home courtesy of the national nonprofit, Building Homes For Heroes.
Lakeland came in as one of the top 20 best places to retire in the United States.
For her 35-plus years serving the youth of Polk County, Judy Raymond was inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame.