Hey there, Lakeland Highlands! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📸 Around Lakeland Highlands
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday September 15 - Storytime →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am - City Council Meeting →
Highland City UT
6:00 pm Wednesday September 16 - 2026 Wounded Warrior Sportsman Match →
Mulberry FL - 2026 Bartow Together
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
11:30 am - Pokemon Club →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
4:00 pm Thursday September 17 - 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
8:00 am - Craft & Play →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am - Tween Club →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
4:00 pm Friday September 18 - Highland Senior Social HUB →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am - IT screening →
The Gem Theater, Mulberry
7:00 pm Saturday September 19 - Tour de Tow Cycling Event
Front Page Brewing Company, 190 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow
7:00 am - US Road Running 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Race →
HIGHLAND GLEN PARK TRAIL SYSTEM, Highland City
8:00 am
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Inventory Control Clerk I - Quality Assurance in Lakeland. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland Highlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mulberry
- Polk County initiative to transform State Road 60 into tourist destination (baynews9.com)
Lakeland
- DeSantis Breaks Ground on Major New Archery Center at Tenoroc in Polk County — Lakeland (dailyridge.com)
- Mom crushed infant's skull with diamond ring after she punched him in the head (themirror.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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