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Bargain Hunters Agree That This Colossal Florida Flea Market Is Better Than Costco

Somewhere between Lakeland and Winter Haven, tucked into a part of Florida that doesn’t always make the tourist brochures, International Market World in Auburndale is quietly doing something extraordinary every single weekend. It’s pulling in crowds of dedicated shoppers who have decided, collectively and enthusiastically, that this colossal flea...

Florida · 5d
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Half-Pound Burgers And Smoked Brisket Keep Hungry Drivers Coming Back To This Lakeland BBQ Dive

A half-pound beef patty topped with smoked brisket sounds like a dare. At one small roadside spot in Florida, it’s simply lunch. The kitchen opens at 7 AM, and breakfast runs all day. That means a brisket omelette is fair game at noon, and a smoked meat burger is fair game at sunrise. I like a menu that refuses to watch the clock.

Lakeland, FL · 2d
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Central Florida Woman Won $5 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game

A Central Florida woman won a $5 million prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Won $5 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .

Florida · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Free Thanksgiving Turkeys: Locations and Times for the Polk Sheriff’s Giveaway

Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is sponsoring a free turkey giveaway Saturday, November 21, 2026, at three Polk County locations (see below). “For the 9th year in a row, we are blessed to be able to provide turkeys to our citizens, thanks to the generous...

Polk County, FL · 2d
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This Old-School Florida Diner Still Serves the Kind of Breakfast Everyone Misses

The doors open at 6 a.m. every single day, and by 2 p.m. the grill is done. That short window makes breakfast feel like a race worth winning. The biscuits and sausage gravy here get called world famous. The milkshakes have their own fan club. The whole place leans into a retro 1950s look, so your eggs come with a side of nostalgia.

Sebring, FL · 2d

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Airboats, Gators and Wild Birds Wait at This Old Florida Fish Camp on Lake Kissimmee

The airboat ride leaves right from camp, and some passengers have even held a baby gator. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned you can also sleep there, fish there, and roll around the whole place in a rented golf cart. This spot sits on a quiet side...

Lake Wales, FL · 1d

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When Midnight Hunger Hits, This Lakeland Taco Spot Comes to the Rescue

On weekends, this little taqueria flips the clock upside down. It opens at 7 PM and keeps the grill going until 3 AM. That’s not a typo. While most kitchens are mopping floors, this family-owned spot is just warming up. The tortillas are made from scratch, and the menu covers tacos, quesabirrias, burritos, and big quesadillas.

Lakeland, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Celebrating 110 Years: Inside New Bethel A.M.E. Church’s Historic Milestone in Lakeland

As Lakeland’s Northwest District commissioner, I’m proud to have this wonderful church in the district I serve. Tonya and I were honored to worship with Rev. Dr. Nathan Mugala and the New Bethel church family this morning and celebrate this milestone with them. It was great to hear...

Lakeland, FL · 3d

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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 · 17h

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Iron Oak Social Opening in Winter Haven With Golf Simulators, Bar

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Iron Oak Social, an indoor golf and social concept from owner David Braswell, is targeting a February or March opening at 355 5Th Street, Winter Haven, FL 33880, Braswell told Business Debut in an interview. What to Expect. Iron Oak Social is planned as a...

Winter Haven, FL · 19h

Naples Daily News

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Classic, vintage black and white photos show Publix in the early days

Throughout history, a long list of firsts have taken place. First car. First flight in space. First smartphone. You name it, there's a "first" attached to it. People who live in Florida might be interested in another kind of first: When and where was the first Publix in the Sunshine State? The answer is Winter Haven. According to the Publix website , the first Publix Food Store opened on Sept. 6, 1930. Today, Publix is one of the biggest supermarket companies in the country with more than 1,400 stores in eight states. These seven historic photos from the State Archives of Florida show what the first Publix supermarket in Winter Have looked like. It opened in Winter Haven in 1940, a few years after the Publix Food Store opened, and was the beginning of the Publix supermarkets we know today. Publix is a place "where shopping is a pleasure" and we think this walk own Memory Lane will also be a pleasure for you. Photo gallery: Publix 'back in the day' Publix history: Seven things to know On Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins opened the first Publix location, known then as Publix Food Store, in Winter Haven, Florida. By 1935,

Winter Haven, FL · 23h

The Citrus Tea News

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Havendale Christmas Parade Returns Dec. 4, With A Second Winter Haven Parade Dec. 19

The Havendale Christmas Parade returns Dec. 4 along Havendale Boulevard into Auburndale. A Jewett Alumni Association parade follows Dec. 19 in Winter Haven. The post Havendale Christmas Parade Returns Dec. 4, With A Second Winter Haven Parade Dec. 19 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Winter Haven, FL · 1d

The Ledger

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Florida native Gram Parsons is joining the Rock Hall of Fame this week

It took 60 years, but Gram Parsons is now seated with the greatest rock 'n roll musicians of all time. Parsons, a Winter Haven native, was voted posthumously into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year and will be part of the induction ceremonies for the 2026 class at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Parsons will be enshrined under the Early Influencer category. The criterion for the category is “artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired and evolved rock & roll and music impacting culture.” “He deserves it, absolutely,” said Gene Parsons, who was not related to Gram but was a noted drummer for The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. “He definitely made his mark in music.” Gram Parsons is renowned for being one of the fathers of country-rock and creating a genre he labeled “Cosmic American Music.” The new sound blended rock, country with dabs of soul, gospel and folk infused into the mix. More of this year’s inductees include Phil Collins, Sade, Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan. The event will be recorded and aired on ABC and Disney + in December. Parsons performed with

Winter Haven, FL · 1d

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Handbags for Hope Brings Lakeland’s Purse Party Tradition Back

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) and Watson Clinic Foundation are reviving the once-popular purse party in Lakeland. Rebranded as Handbags for Hope, the event will be held at SpringHill Suites, 511 W. Lime St., this Wednesday, Nov. 11, with general admission starting at 6 p.m. “Handbags for Hope promises to...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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This Glamorous Florida Steakhouse Feels Like a Million-Dollar Night Out

On Friday and Saturday nights, the ladies’ restroom at this steakhouse has a hairstylist on hand for touch-ups. Yes, really. A dinner spot with a mid-meal blowout station is clearly playing a different game. The stage has a dance floor that raises and lowers. A live band plays during...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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This Florida Art Store Turns Unwanted Craft Supplies Into A Treasure Hunt For Creative Shoppers

Over 30,000 pounds of donated stuff has passed through one quirky Florida art shop. That includes fabric, glitter, scrap metal, binders, ribbon, and even flooring tile. The official motto is “Imperfection is our Specialty!” Honestly, I can’t think of a better slogan for a store built on other people’s leftovers.

Brandon, FL · 2d

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Florida’s 10 Thanksgiving Buffets Make It Easy To Go Back For Seconds

A Thanksgiving buffet in a hotel full of rock star memorabilia? That is a real option in Florida, and I can’t stop grinning about it. The surprises keep stacking up. One pick is an Amish kitchen with its own bakery for pies. Another sits on a 22-acre resort with...

Florida · 3d