Local Reporting

Reporting focused on community resilience, educational opportunity, and the people shaping local enterprise.

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Sarah Semon 9/1/26 Sarah Semon 9/1/26

Code Brew: Concord Coffee Brings Craft Drinks to New Hospital

Concord Coffee’s latest location brings locally roasted coffee and seasonal drinks to Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.

Sarah Semon 7/15/26 Sarah Semon 7/15/26

Reviving the Roots: FSC’s Century-Old Citrus Legacy Meets Tomorrow’s Agribusiness

Two campus groves are being replanted as part of a larger revitalization effort for Polk’s citrus industry.

Sarah Semon & Trinity Laurino 6/23/26 Sarah Semon & Trinity Laurino 6/23/26

Tabletop & Togetherness: Lakeland’s Growing Gaming Scene

Lakeland has a growing community of tabletop gamers and an increasing number of hosted game nights at community centers, local libraries, churches, and living rooms.