To self-haul yard waste, visit a drop-off site; 5901 Strickland Ave., Lakeland, Corner of Cypress Parkway and Lake Marion Creek Road, Poinciana and 9500 Marigold Ave., Poinciana. All open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. You will need ID. No commercial companies. Vegetative material only.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and Lakeland is ready to celebrate at these local events. #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/hispanic-herit…

Now's your opportunity to find your community. #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/community-cent…

Corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches — we've got something for every member of the family. Visit one of these fall destinations to ring in the season. 🍁 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/fall-corn-maze…

Your next rideshare driver could be...no one at all. Check out the progress on SunTrax, Polk County's autonomous vehicle testing site. 🚗 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/suntrax-autono…

Curious about the future of Lakeland's housing market? We’ve talked to the experts to bring you a prediction of real estate trends around Swan City. 🏘️ #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/real-estate-pr…

Join us on a world tour to learn about other places named Lakeland around the world — even if none of them can compete with Swan City. 🌎 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/other-places-n…

With the help of our readers, we're making finding a place to eat in Lakeland as easy as ABC. #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/lakeland-fl-re…

We found the purr-fect way to spend an afternoon — while helping Lakeland's cat population. Come with us to Purrology Cat Cafe. 🐈 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/purrology-cat-…

Your new favorite comic books could be written right here in Lakeland. Learn more about the inspiration behind Hocus Pocus Comics — and where to get a signed copy of their latest release. #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/hocus-pocus-co…

We're kicking off the Halloween weekend with a collection of our creepiest stories — flickering candlelight not included. 👻 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/our-best-hallo…

Are you ready for the Florida Children's Museum to open this weekend? We're breaking down everything you need to know about this new addition to Bonnet Springs Park. #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/florida-childr…

Make this weekend a work of art by visiting Art Crawl in Munn Park. Meet artists, watch some friendly competition, and sip your way through a Coffee Crawl. Brush up on the details here. 🖌 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/annual-art-cra…

Veterans, don't miss these events coming up this week to honor your service — including meals, a parade, and free basketball game tickets. 🇺🇸 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/veterans-day-e…

It's never a bad day for soup. Cozy up with this list of our favorite bowls for every type of day in Lakeland. 🍲 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/soup-guide-lak…

#Nicole become a hurricane as it makes landfall on Grand Bahama Island. See hurricanes.gov

We're raising the bar — the sports bar, that is. Head to these spots recommended by our readers to catch games from your favorite teams. #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/places-to-watc…

The City of Lakeland has released new renderings for what could be coming to Munn Park. What do you think of these proposals? 📸: City of Lakeland See more here: lakelandgov.net/citizen-perspe…

How good are your Lakeland street smarts? Put them to the test with our Google Street View quiz and let us know how you score. 📍 #LALtoday laltoday.6amcity.com/travel-and-out…

We're hiring a City Editor to plan, write, edit, and publish the most relevant and engaging daily content about Lakeland. This person is passionate about storytelling, news, and the city we call home. See details + apply: app.trinethire.com/companies/3103…