Crystal Lake, FL Events and More

Crystal Lake

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

59°F

Crystal Lake, FL · Events

The Ledger

partner publisher · 23.8K followers

Lakeland linebacker Charles Calhoun aims to make statement in playoffs

LAKELAND — If defense indeeds wins titles, Lakeland senior linebacker Charles Calhoun couldn’t be happier with that responsibility. He certainly knows what it’s going to take on his part and his defensive teammates as the postseason run begins, especially beginning against Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday. “We got to come out, dominate,” Calhoun said. “We got to hit them in their mouth first. You can't let them hit us in the mouth. This whole week we've been practicing hard, you know what I'm saying, working hard, getting it in, so we got to come out, hit them in the mouth first, play 48 minutes of tough football.” Lakeland renews its rivalry against St. Thomas Aquinas in the first round of the Open Division playoffs at 7 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. Lakeland has the overall edge in postseason matchups, but the Raiders have won the last two meetings with shutout wins in the championship game. For Calhoun, it’s his first time facing the Raiders as he transferred from Auburndale to Lakeland for his senior season. With Lakeland graduating its top three linebackers from last season, there was a void to be filled at that position, and Calhoun stepped into

Lakeland, FL · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

website

This Old Florida Farm Market in Plant City Sells Strawberries Picked From Its Own Fields That Morning

A strawberry milkshake here comes with a straw fat enough for whole berry chunks to slide right through. That detail alone made me stop scrolling. The shortcake has its own season, too. A sign at the window lists it from January through March, so timing matters. I like a place...

Plant City, FL · 3d

kuseahawks.com

website

No. 22 Wrestling Travel to Lakeland to Face No. 3 Southeastern

Coming off a 50-6 win over No. 24 Andrew College, the program's first dual win over a top-25 opponent, the No. 22 Keiser wrestling team hits the road Friday night to face No. 3 Southeastern University in a Southern States Athletic Conference dual at The Fire Pit in Lakeland, Fla. First match is set for 7:00 p.m., as the Seahawks look to move to 2-0 in SSAC play.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

decorhint.com

website

7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 3d

fox13news.com

website

Polk County to close convenient dump site after illegal trash piles grow

A Polk County convenience center in Haines City is shutting down after the pilot program failed to stop illegal dumping. Officials say the Bannon Island Road site averaged only 20 vehicles a day while illegal dumping in the area spiked. Residents have until December 31 to use the dump before...

Polk County, FL · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

partner publisher · 29.7K followers

Lakeland, FL, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

For many Americans, the dream of homeownership begins with a starter home, but finding one has become increasingly difficult. According to research by Realtor.com®, the national share of starter home

Lakeland, FL · 9h

winterhavenchamber.com

website

Polk County Public Schools Announces 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year

Polk County Public Schools is proud to announce our Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!. Elvin Hanna Jr., a music teacher and band director at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High, is the 2026-27 Polk County Teacher of the Year. Barbara Aourik, a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary Academy, is the district’s...

Polk County, FL · 3d

spacecoastdaily.com

website

FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals Preview: Merritt Island Mustangs Host Tenoroc Titans

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Merritt Island Mustangs are the No. 1 seed in the class 3a region 2 bracket that has district teams Eau Gallie and Titusville in it, as well. The Mustangs finish undefeated at 10-0 for the first time since 2013 and are looking to reach the state championship for the first time since 2021.

Merritt Island, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay 28

partner publisher · 109.7K followers

Packed house, big questions over Auburndale data center proposal

Roughly 500 people packed an Auburndale meeting Tuesday night to hear more about a proposed data center, with hundreds more watching online.

Auburndale, FL · 3d

hoodline.com

website

Lakeland Turns Into Open-Air Gallery as 11 Global Muralists Paint Downtown Walls

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market — Festival Community Mural Activities. Downtown Lakeland's blank walls are getting a colorful overhaul this week as 11 national and international muralists descend on the city for Color Wave Walls, a new festival turning downtown streets into what organizers call an open-air art gallery. Artists from France, Australia, Spain, Canada and the Netherlands are among those wielding spray cans and brushes across the city, with only one of the 11 hailing from Polk County itself.

Lakeland, FL · 12h

uncoveringflorida.com

website

This Little-Known Florida Sandwich Shop Serves an Italian Beef That’s Worth Every Messy Bite

A walk-up window at the edge of a gas station parking lot is turning out some of the most talked-about Italian beef in Tampa Bay. The sandwich comes with hot giardiniera, peppers, and a soft roll that soaks up the juices. The catch is the schedule. This tiny stand runs...

Tampa, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay 28

partner publisher · 109.7K followers

New $10 million grant aims to protect Lake Wales Ridge from development

As development continues across Polk County, a new $10 million federal grant aims to protect thousands of acres of environmentally important land along the Lake Wales Ridge.

Polk County, FL · 3d

LkldNow

publisher · 6.0K followers

Canady To Hold Mobile Office Hours in Lakeland on Wednesday

For the first time since reelection, Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Fla., will hold mobile office hours in Lakeland on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the main branch of the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Held on the third Wednesday of each month, mobile office hours...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

website

Kids Pick Their Own Strawberries Every Winter At This Plant City Family Farm

A blueberry surplus once turned a family nursery into a full-blown farm destination. Now, every winter, kids grab buckets and head into strawberry rows to fill them by hand. The picking season usually runs from January into March. That timing feels almost unfair to the rest of the country. While...

Plant City, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

website

Iron Oak Social Targets Early 2027 Opening in Winter Haven

David Braswell is targeting a February or March 2027 opening for Iron Oak Social at 355 5th Street in Winter Haven. The planned country-club-style indoor golf lounge would start with four simulator bays, an outdoor patio, a food menu and a full bar. Braswell also owns Golden Petal Designs, a...

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

The Citrus Tea News

publisher · 155 followers

Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett

J.J. Corbett, 103, a World War II Triple Nickles paratrooper, led the veterans honored at Bartow's Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony at the Civic Center. The post Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 2d

Edmond Thorne

user · 26.2K followers

Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

Florida · 3d