Brian and John took a couple of turns on the Gravity Ball at the Florida State Fair last week. Guess who had a video camera at the ready? PS: It was too windy for sound. Enjoy the silence. John Brian The Gravity Ball is...

You can follow the trip at GoWalkAmerica.org. The BackChannel Film Crew This is the 12th edition of BackChannel, our collaboration with with Lakeland-based NFocus, producer of feature films, corporate videos,...

The BackChannel Film Crew This is the 11th edition of BackChannel, our collaboration with with Lakeland-based NFocus, producer of feature films, corporate videos, commercials, events and more. Our mission is to...

Graffiti is a gang thing, right? Lakeland’s graffiti is rampant and destructive, no? Wait until you watch the video below before you answer those questions. Produced by the latest Cultural Studies and the Pop Arts...

Lakeland Local is happy to work with Polk’s Government Television and Orchid Springs Animal Hospital to host an interactive webcast series. Aimed at animal lovers, the webcast features Dr. Mitsie Vargas and kicks-off...

This week the BackChannel crew visits 360 Unlimited in Dixieland. The BackChannel Film Crew This is the tenth edition of BackChannel, our collaboration with with Lakeland-based NFocus, producer of feature films,...

If you’re looking for someone before the work day starts, just stop at Mitchell’s Coffee Shop. It’s Lakeland’s “Place to Be” in the morning. The BackChannel crew stopped by to learn more...

The BackChannel crew take a look at radio with the 1430 AM Mayhem in the AM staff… The BackChannel Film Crew This is the fifth edition of BackChannel, our collaboration with with Lakeland-based NFocus, producer...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about why Lakeland Local doesn’t sell advertising. While I’m not looking for sponsors, I wanted to reach out to the local business community. That’s why I offered local businesses...

The BackChannel Film Crew This is the third edition of BackChannel, our collaboration with with Lakeland-based NFocus, producer of feature films, corporate videos, commercials, events and more. Working with Lakeland...

Colleen Abel, a student at Lakeland High School, organized a flash mob of Lakeland, Harrison and Polk State College students to perform The Twelve Days of Christmas at this week’s Farmer’s Market in Downtown...

As a personal trainer, one skill I have come to possess in abundance is the ability to distinguish whether or not someone is actually paying attention. And while most people seem to catch on quickly enough to instructions...

During the holidays there are many people that are not “merry and bright.” Feeling lonely they just want the festivities to be over. I sat down with author Pat Stark, a Lakeland local author, to talk with her...