Lakeland simplifies St. Patrick’s Day due to COVID-19
Diego De Jesus
Traditional St. Patrick’s Day events in Lakeland are being adjusted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think they’re rolling with the punches...
Holiday spirits remain high in COVID-19 era
Jameson Champion
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been responsible for many changes in the lifestyles of Florida Southern students, including the way Christmas traditions are...
Downtown Lakeland business closes after 78 years
Claudia Kahl
The national switch to living online has caused a noticeable shift in our economy as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With little...
Honeycomb Bread Bakery opens permanent shop
Mariah Nichols
Honeycomb Bread Bakery is now open Inside Twenty Seven paper goods shop and is filled with fresh pastries and bread being made. The...
Recap: FSC English professor leads art talk
Peter Edgar
Since the Polk Museum of Art (PMA) and Florida Southern’s partnership began, programming and FSC student and professor involvement at the PMA...
South Florida Avenue Chick-Fil-A demolished, rebuilding
Peter Edgar
At the end of January, a flurry of my family members and friends rushed to Chick-Fil-A, on South Florida Avenue, to use...
Local businesses expand locations and partnerships
Mohammed Halemeh
NEXT STOP, OMNI POP
The Omni Pop-Up Market pairs up with breweries around Tampa Bay to feature local artists, music, food and craft beer.
Lakeland was...
Catapult propels Lakeland businesses
Samantha Zimmerman
Catapult, which is known to many in the Lakeland community as simply a co-working space, strives to help local entrepreneurs kick-start their businesses...
Black & Brew 2: coming soon near you
Abby McHenry
A second Black and Brew Coffee House and Bistro will be opening in the Lakeland Public Library on Lake Morton this fall. The...
Lakeland’s Mayor Debate
In the city of Lakeland, there are two strong, opposing campaigns launching full-force attempts to sway voters in Polk County.
When they take to the...
Recent Articles
Student travel affected by airline regulations
Dylan Olive
On Oct. 4, Southwest Airlines announced a vaccine mandate among its employees: to keep employment, you will have to receive a COVID-19 vaccination...
Incumbent Mutz wins 2021 Lakeland mayoral election
Andrew Thompson
Residents of Lakeland cast their ballots during the local elections on Nov. 2 to elect the mayor and two city commissioners
“Local elections are...
FSC updates its mask mandate policy
Harry Solomon
Florida Southern College announced on Nov. 8 that masks are no longer required inside on-campus residences or dining halls.
This policy has been updated...
Studio Box continues to perform live shows
Dylan Olive
This Fall, Studio Box has continued performing live shows, following restrictions at the beginning of spring due to COVID-19.
Last spring was Studio Box’s...
Canvassers gathering signatures are removed from campus
Salvatore Ambrosino
The past week, students going to class on Johnson Avenue have been approached by canvassers around Christoverson and the Buck Stop. More recently,...