"Headless Horseman" auditions: Lakeland Community Theatre holds auditions for this musical production; 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland; (863) 603-7529 ...more

July 24, 2009

Officer Andrew Markham was on his way home at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday (Dec. 7) evening, and came upon my vehicle on the side of the road on Lake Mirror Drive. I had run over pieces of broken concrete block, a piece of which put a hole in the side wall of my tire. ...more

December 17, 2008

LAKELAND The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2008 Politics in the Park rally from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Mirror Promenade downtown. ...more

October 15, 2008

Hot diggity dog! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming! Lakeland residents will have three chances this month to check out the 27-foot tubular vehicle from the outside and inside. Its drivers pass out wiener whistles to celebrate the hot dog maker's 125th anniversary. ...more

October 6, 2008

TAMPA (AP) - Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is planning to hold rallies in Tampa and Lakeland during a two-day visit in Florida this week. ...more

October 6, 2008

During a two-day visit to Florida, Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden will hold a "community gathering" Wednesday at the University of South Florida's Sun Dome for what campaign officials call a "fairly detailed" talk on the economy. ...more

October 5, 2008

SEBRING — A Lake Placid motorcyclist was killed late Sunday afternoon after he reportedly rode into the path of a southbound Ford Aerostar van, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. ...more

May 19, 2008

LAKELAND - The 37th annual Mayfaire-by-the-Lake art festival is under way on the shores of Lake Morton in Lakeland. ...more

May 10, 2008

RUNNING May 10 Bank of St. Petersburg Miles for Moffitt 5K, 1-mile walk ...more

May 2, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Installation of more than 50 miles of new railroad track – stretching from Moore Haven to Sebring – will cause daytime road delays through Tuesday. South Central Florida Express, Inc. is upgrading with new 2007 American-made track to allow for heavier trainloads and increased safety for both company staff and the public, according to Sam Mello, director of roadway maintenance for South Central Florida Express. By press time Friday, work was under way or already completed at five roadway train crossings. The remainder of repairs should be completed by Tuesday. Work was scheduled with road closures at railroad crossings on Sunset Drive, Harris Drive, Lake Mirror Drive, Payson Avenue and Lake Drive East. ...more

January 21, 2008