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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.

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City
Millions allocated for two new wellfields in Polk County
One of the wellfields will be right here in Lakeland.
July 27, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Small Business
Wedding venues in Columbia
If you’re hearing wedding bells, take a look at one of these local event venues.
July 27, 2023
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Tourism and Hospitality
Wedding venues in San Diego
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Small Business
Lakeland outings perfect for your corporate team
If you manage a team and want to facilitate some bonding or just have fun, here are some ideas in the Lakeland area for daytime excursions.
July 19, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Live
Louisvillian 101: our guide to becoming a Louisville resident
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Louisvillian 101 guide to all things Louisville, KY citizenship.
July 17, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Podcasts for Lakelanders to listen to + learn from
Put your headphones on and listen to one of these podcasts made by Lakelanders, for Lakelanders.
July 14, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Tourism and Hospitality
Wedding venues in San Jose
Check out this list of 13 local spots to host your special event.
July 13, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Play ‘Would You Rather’ with us, Portland
We whipped up some pretty tough questions. Feel free to use them at your next get-together.
July 6, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Wedding venues in Richmond
Choose from a variety of spaces, from intimate gardens to sweeping ballrooms, for your special day.
July 6, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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History
The history of the now-extinct Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales
How one woman transformed a community, put Lake Wales on the map, and sent her soup to the moon.
July 5, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Live
Here are the businesses new + coming soon to Indy
Indy is booming with new and coming soon businesses, so we’ve rounded them up to help you stay in the loop.
July 5, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Development
Former Lakeland Sears building to be demolished for multifamily housing
320 apartments are coming soon to the former Sears department store at the Lakeland Square Mall — here’s what you need to know.
June 29, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Play “Would You Rather” with us
Pull this Fort Worth-inspired game out at your next family gathering.
June 28, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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City
Lakeland reacts to four-way stops downtown
The first round of intersection transformations took place in January 2023, and it looks like more could be on the way — here’s how our readers feel about the changes to driving downtown.
June 23, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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City
Columbus 101: Our guide to becoming a Columbus resident
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Columbus 101 guide.
June 23, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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New to Lakeland
Excellent places to network in Lakeland
Need a new job or new connections for professional development? Try one of these networking opportunities in Lakeland to take the next step in your career.
June 21, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
The Wonder House — Polk County’s historic castle
This mystical Mann Road mammoth has an interesting history — learn more about its lore and how you can see it for yourself below.
June 7, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Your guide to summer games with the Lakeland Flying Tigers
Swing, batta — we’re looking at the rest of the Lakeland Flying Tigers’ season and the special events that make it a can’t-miss addition to your summer schedule.
June 5, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Try This: Spend a summer afternoon in Lakeside Village
Shopping, dining, indulging, and even working out — Lakeside Village is the destination with something for everyone.
June 1, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Lakeland’s Little Free Libraries
Whether you’re looking to drop off some gently-used books or find your next read, check out Lakeland’s Little Free Libraries.
May 30, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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City
Observing Memorial Day in and around Lakeland
We’re rounding up wreath-laying ceremonies, local businesses who are observing the day with events, and closures to be aware of.
May 25, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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City
All Publix GreenWise Market locations to become traditional Publix Super Markets
A timeline for closing the eight Publix GreenWise Market stores — including one in Lakeland — is yet to be announced.
May 19, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
Meet Lakeland’s newest drive-thru coffee shop: happyfastdelicious
otherwise known as !!!
May 10, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Tourism and Hospitality
Local trips and travel tips for venturing beyond Lakeland
We’ve got everything from the road map to the shopping list — where will you go first?
May 8, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Play “Would You Rather” with us, Tampa Bay
Pull this TBAY-specific game out at your next social outting.
May 5, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Lakeland: Events where you can celebrate in Swan City
Grab your favorite local tacos or head to one of these special events.
May 2, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Small Business
Shop from these Lakeland businesses during National Small Business Week
Support your neighbors by shopping at these locally-owned businesses — from retail to services, dining, and more.
April 27, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Business
New and coming-soon businesses to San Diego
As San Diego continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
April 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
What you need to know about attending a Lakeland City Commission meeting
From where to park to finding the agenda online
April 14, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Volunteer
Volunteer, clean up, or donate: Good deeds you can do in Lakeland
Reach out to help and support your local Lakeland community with these upcoming service opportunities.
April 14, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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