Riding the Gravity Ball

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...


Barrett Keene is Walking to San Francisco for Orphan Care Awareness

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,...


Lakeland Loves the Arts

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...


Amateur Videographers Look at Graffiti in Lakeland

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...


Pet Connection with Dr. Mitsie Vargas Debuts Tuesday December 6

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...


BackChannel is Back & They’re at 360 Unlimited

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,...


BackChannel Visits Mitchell’s Coffee House

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...


Talking with the Mayhem in the AM Crew

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...


The General Store Starring in A Not For Cash Production

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...


Love is in the Air at Lakeside Village

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...


12 Days of Christmas at the Farmers Market

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...


Working out your Workout Schedule

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...


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Saturday, Downtown Lakeland was wall-to-wall Santas of all shapes and sizes. The nick of Santas celebrated the season going from one...


Talking with Lakeland Author Pat Stark

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...

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