IKEA Opens Kitchen, Laundry Planning Centers At Select FL, TX Best Buy Stores

Global home furnishings brand IKEA has opened shop-in-shop experiences focused on kitchens, laundry at select Best Buy stores in FL and TX.

Tampa Bay-Area Book Bus Forms Nonprofit, Seeks Donations

Lakeland’s Little Bus Books has become a nonprofit organization and changed its name to No Covers Free Mobile Bookshop.

New Aldi Grocery Store Sets Opening Date In Lakeland

Aldi, a discount grocer, has set the opening date for its third store in Lakeland.

Visual Capitalist Shows Top 15 Artificial Intelligence-AI-Online Tools

Interest in AI skyrocketed in recent years and World Bank research “Who on Earth is Using Generative AI?” reveals the trends in what's hot.

Investor purchases top-performing Starbucks and Five Guys locations in

An entrepreneur and real estate investor has purchased top-performing Starbucks and Five Guys locations at 4660 and 4670 N. Socrum Road.

Attorneys Cite Blue Orca, Warn Sun Communities CEO Should Be in Prison

Blue Orca: attorney provided sworn statement that DHS agent involved in investigation said Gary Shiffman-Sun (SUI) CEO "Should Be in Prison"

Caution! Equity LifeStyle Properties Dweller-Investor-Biz-Legal Alerts

Affordable housing seekers and investors in-beyond the manufactured housing industry are arguably harmed by predatory-problematic companies.

Babies 'R' Us Reborn In Florida In Partnership With Kohl's

Several Kohl's locations in Florida will host baby product retailer Babies 'R' Us, which had shut down with parent company Toys 'R' Us.

Bookstore Crawl Celebrates Lakeland As ‘Book Destination': Organizers

The Lakeland Book Crawl​ featuring author and reader events, plus shopper discounts, leads up to national Independent Bookstore Day​.

Lakeland Track Coach Sexually Battered Student, 16: Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the Lakeland High School coach, who is HIV positive, performed oral sex on a student last month.

$15M Winning FL Scratch-Off Ticket Sold

A Haines City man won the $15 million top prize in the Florida Lottery's $30 Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme ​​Scratch-Off game.

Belk Outlet Opens New Store In Land O' Lakes As Part Of Expansion Plan

Customers will have access to a wide range of items, including high-end and designer brands, said Belk Outlet Store Manager Carrie Zadina.

Jenny Craig, With 25 FL Locations, Tells Workers It's Closing: Report

The Jenny Craig weight loss chain, with 25 locations across Florida, reportedly told employees it will close its doors.

Tuesday Morning Closing Last 16 Florida Stores

The last 16 Florida locations of Tuesday Morning stores are closing. Going out of business sales have begun.

FL Publix Sold Smoked Salmon Recalled Over Listeria Risk: FDA

Listeria can cause listeriosis, a serious infection with symptoms including fever, muscle aches, headache and more.

Walmart Cuts 400 Jobs At Polk County Distribution Facility

This is the third time this year​ Walmart executives have notified Florida officials about planned job cuts in the state, a report said.

Publix Founder's Dream Becomes Nation's Largest Employee-Owned Company

From cashiers and baggers to top executives, all 240,000 Publix employees have a stake in the company's success.

36th Florida BJ's Wholesale Club Opens In Davenport

To celebrate, the newest club for the retailer presented a donation to the Polk County Boys & Girls Club.

Lakeland’s Newest Retail, Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground

Lake Wire is intended to be the next step in the revitalization of Lakeland's Downtown West corridor.

Former Pro Baseball Player Takes Swing At Veteran-Friendly Business

Inspired by his brother who is a veteran, Wes Freeman and his business partners launched JDog Junk Removal & Hauling in Lakeland.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates Newly Remodeled Haines City Grocery Store

Winn-Dixie will host a weekend-long community celebration with live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, samplings and giveaways.

$2M Powerball Prize Won By Lakeland Woman

Florida Lottery officials said Thursday that Carla Davis, 42, of Lakeland, claimed a $2 million prize from a Powerball drawing held in June.

Burlington Stores’ New Location Opening in Lakeland Friday

To celebrate its grand opening, Burlington will donate $5,000 to nearby North Lakeland Elementary School at 7:45 a.m. Friday.

Burlington To Open New Store In Lakeland

Burlington Stores Inc. announced that it will open a new store at 4011 U.S. 98 N in Lakeland this fall.

Polk County Building Division Closed for Scheduled Maintenance

A new electronic document to help with review solutions for land development and building division's records will be installed Friday.

Riders Evacuated When Legoland In Winter Haven Lost Power

Tampa Electric went to the theme park and helped restore electricity after the property went without power on Wednesday.

Integrated Supply Network Promotes Pete Peterson to President

Seasoned executive to lead ISN’s U.S. business as ISN plans for global leadership change

FL Publix Stores End Free Generic Prescription Program

Since its launch in 2007, the Florida-based grocery chain has filled more than 100 million free prescriptions.

$112 Million Lakeland Veterans Affairs Construction Kicks Off

Polk County veterans will be able to get the health services they receive at the Tampa James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Lakeland.

Walmart's Free Home Delivery Trial Kicks Off To Lakeland

Lakeland shoppers and nearby shoppers can save gas money throughout April during Walmart's free store-to-home delivery promotion.

Publix To Remove Russian-Made Vodkas, Showing Support For Ukraine

Publix joins many U.S. businesses that have discontinued business with Russia to show support for Ukraine.

Cuban Sandwich Shop To Close, Landlord Won't Renew Lease: Report

A popular restaurant in downtown Lakeland that's been around for 36 years won't make it to see year 37 at the same location.

Lakeland's Peloton Facility To Close, Lay Off All Workers

The in-home exercise bike, Peloton, that gained popularity and high stock prices in 2020 will lose more than 2,000 employees nationwide.

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Lakeland

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as Lakeland small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.

2021 Job Rally At Mullberry Badcock Home Furniture

Applicants who match qualities the company is looking for could be hired on the spot at the 2021 Job Rally at Badcock Home Furniture.

Publix To Add To In-Store, Warehouse Workforce For Holidays

The Lakeland-based retailer is hiring bakery clerks, meat cutters and other roles as well as in their warehouse distribution centers.

Publix Installs Drug-Disposal Kiosks At Pharmacies In Florida

Drug-disposal kiosks have been placed at select Publix Pharmacies to helps customers rid of unused and expired medications.

These Lakeland Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Lakeland area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Lakeland Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Lakeland.

'Shazam' Hollywood Stuntman Opens 2 Businesses Serving Lakeland

An actor who was told to get out of NYC when the pandemic hit returned to Florida and franchised a garage and pressure-washing business.