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Rilee Delgado

Editorial Development Manager

Rilee moved to Lakeland, Florida from her hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 2016. In 2021, she joined 6AM City as a City Editor for LALtoday. Now, she supports 6AM’s growing markets as a Managing Editor. Rilee’s interests include reading, teaching yoga + pilates, and taking her dog for walks around Lake Hollingsworth.

Palm trees blowing in hard wind in the foreground, with a dark cloudy sky and the Summit Building in downtown Lakeland in the background.
City
Preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland
Hurricane season officially begins on Saturday, June 1 and will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.
April 25, 2024
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New to Lakeland
Lakeland makes list for best cities for remote workers
With many companies transitioning to hybrid or remote work models in recent years, Lakeland’s options for remote workers have continued to expand.
April 24, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Food
Feeling fresh: Smoothies, salads, and acai in the 863
Sometimes we just want something light and refreshing.
April 19, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Let’s refresh: What is LALtoday and what do we cover?
It’s never a bad idea to reintroduce yourself — we’re LALtoday, a hyper-local newsletter curated, narrated, and delivered to your inbox every day at 6 a.m.
April 18, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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New to Lakeland
Best places to work outside in Lakeland
Here’s a few of our recommendations for some of the best spots in Lakeland to bring your work laptop. Pretty sure they’ll beat that corner office view.
April 17, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Raleigh skyline from the Boylan Bridge.
Live
The zodiac signs as Raleigh neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars. Keep reading to find out the zodiac signs as Raleigh neighborhoods.
April 15, 2024
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Cat George
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Food
Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lakeland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Swan City.
April 10, 2024
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London Gibson
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Work
San Antonian 101: A how-to for new residents
From how to register your car to where to put your recycle bin, this overview will give you everything you need to know to get established as a San Antonio resident.
March 28, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Work
The who’s who and what’s what of Lakeland’s economy: Meet the top employers and industries
Explore the leading economic drivers in Lakeland — from exciting, new technology to top leaders in growing and distributing delicious eats.
March 28, 2024
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Victoria Bardega
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Culture
Easter festivities happening around Lakeland this weekend
Make your weekend egg-cellent by taking in one of these Easter-themed events.
March 27, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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City
How to run for office in Lakeland
Are you eligible to run for office in Lakeland? Learn how you can get started, as well as what positions are available this year, here.
March 21, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
Tampa Skyline
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 21, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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New to Lakeland
What’s new and coming soon to Lakeland
As Lakeland continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 20, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Food
20+ great brunch restaurants to try in Lakeland
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Lakeland, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
March 8, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
A mini golf sign is lit up in the darkening sky.
Culture
Kid-friendly activities in Lakeland
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lakeland, FL has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 7, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
Bookshelves at So & So books.
Play
Books written by authors with ties to Raleigh
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Raleigh.
March 4, 2024
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Anne Tate
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City
Downtown Winter Haven’s new Bowen Yard development nears completion
Get ready to “Gather, Eat, Chill” at Bowen Yard in downtown Winter Haven.
February 22, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
The Florida Strawberry Festival at night. Crowds walk between colorful, lit booths selling food like candy apples, lemonade, corndogs, and cotton candy.
Events
Your guide to the Florida Strawberry Festival
It’s the sweetest time of year — Florida Strawberry Festival time. Read our guide so you don’t get in a (strawberry) jam.
February 20, 2024
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Kaylee Holland
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Sports
Lakeland’s 89-year love story with the Tigers
Keep reading for our favorite local love story.
February 16, 2024
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Kaylee Holland
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Work
What to know about Orlando International Airport
To help make your entire process at Orlando International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 140+ nonstop flights.
February 15, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
A hand holding a slice of cheesecake in front of Almora Sweets dessert shop. The cheesecake is filled with chocolate chips and topped with chocolate drizzle, placed inside a plastic box. The storefront in the background has an "Almora" sign and small seating area.
Food
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these local desserts
When cravings hit, level up your dessert game at one of these local sweet shops and makers in Lakeland, Florida.
February 13, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Experience
Date night ideas for every type of Lakelander
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Swan City.
February 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Rilee’s favorite LALtoday moments
Rilee here — after nearly three years of covering Lakeland’s developments, restaurants, local businesses, and events, it’s time for something new. Let’s walk down memory lane together.
January 31, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Seattle
As Seattle continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
January 29, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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City
What could downtown Lakeland look like in the future?
It’s been a year since the City of Lakeland unveiled plans for a Munn Park revitalization project, but that’s not all we’re watching. From dining to family activities, here are a few things that could change in downtown Lakeland.
January 29, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
GVLtoday Valentine’s Day date guide
Whether you just started seeing each other, or you’ve been married for years, check out our GVLtoday Valentine’s Day date guide.
January 26, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Food
It’s time to get hungry: Check out your new favorite Lakeland restaurant
Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 26, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Play
These Portland area wedding venues take (and cut) the cake
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
January 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Catapult Lakeland
Small Business
Lakeland-based startups and small businesses we’re watching
We asked Catapult Lakeland President Christin Strawbridge what businesses we should keep our eyes on — from tech startups to small businesses in food, furniture, and fashion, here’s who we’re watching.
January 25, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Play
Books written by authors with ties to Lexington
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Lexington, Kentucky.
January 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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