Lakeland dog lovers cheer! Another dog park is coming to the city, this one located in…
Month: July 2019
New DEP Environmental Crimes Unit Makes First Arrest
Investigator Steve Hough with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) Southwest District Environmental Crimes Unit…
Trump’s VP Pence stares blankly at nearly 400 migrants in overcrowded cages
New haunting images and video show Vice President Pence visiting a border facility where hundreds of…
Total taxpayer costs for Fl Gov. DeSantis trip to Israel exceeds $100,000
More than a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet members wrapped up a six-day…
Women’s Soccer Announces 2019 Slate
Southeastern University women’s soccer head coach Randy Belli has announced the 2019 regular season schedule. The schedule features…
$200,000 is most that family of a woman killed in a house fire can get from Polk County
A law caps how much a wronged party can get from state and local governments. For…
Polk County man wins $1.5 million in new Jackpot Triple Play game
An Auburndale man has won $1.5 million in a new Florida Lottery game that started earlier this year.…
Two teens on probation arrested for vehicle thefts and multiple car burglaries in Polk City & Lakeland
On Thursday, July 11, 2019, PCSO deputies arrested 15-year-old Zirus Barnes and 14-year-old Reginald Manzie, both of whom have…
Lakeland man faces felony after using machete during a dispute
A 28-year-old Lakeland man is facing charges of felony aggravated battery after wielding a machete during…
PRE-CAST CONCRETE COMPONENT DELIVERY IMPACTS DOWNTOWN
Starting on Monday, July 22nd pre-cast concrete panels will be delivered to the Heritage Garage site on…
The Last of the Volkswagen Beetle’s
Volkswagen rolled the last Beetle off the assembly line on Wednesday, the end of the road…
Supervisor of Elections Hosts Recruitment Event in Winter Haven
Polk County residents are invited to apply to become election workers during an informational meeting scheduled…
RoadWatch Advisory
ADVISORY – Motorists traveling on SR 37 (Florida Avenue) in Downtown Lakeland Polk County – Florida…
The French Quarter is Flooding ……
Whoa! The French Quarter is seeing significant flooding this morning. This was off Royal. @NWSNewOrleans video…
Buns sold at Walmart, Aldi, Sam’s and Winn Dixie others recalled
Several varieties of buns sold at national grocery retailers nationwide are being voluntarily recalled. Flowers Foods…
Father and Son Visited All the LEGOLAND® Theme Parks Throughout the World In Less Than Two Weeks
Dieter Deussen and his five-year-old son Julian just completed the trip of a lifetime. In a…
Pedestrian dies in crash involving 2 vehicles
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene Wednesday morning of a deadly crash involving…
Publix wants customers to know where its seafood is coming from
Publix has partnered with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative in an effort to…
New start times for students in Polk County Schools
Some at the Polk County School District are getting a first look at the new school…
Ryan Petty, father of Parkland victim, to be sworn in by Sheriff Judd as honorary Guardian
Mr. Ryan Petty – father of 14-year-old Alaina Petty, a Parkland shooting victim will become an…
I-4 crash victim reflects on the move over law
A fatal crash on I-4 in Lakeland is the latest of the more than 1,000 crashes…
Congratulation to Joycelyn Stockbridge
The Lakeland Police Department is a better place because of the dedicated service of Joycelyn Stockbridge.…
Nike, Too Big To Fail?
By Glenn Mollette We have watched corporations and famous Americans have ups and downs throughout the…
Pet Supplies Plus Issues Consumer Advisory for Bulk Pig Ear Product FDA Investigating Contaminated Pig Ear Treats Connecting to Salmonella
With the recent announcements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and theCenters for Disease Control and…
Fatal Accident MM26 on I-4
2004 Ford Mini Van was traveling westbound on I-4 near the 26 milepost (approaching the Hillsborough…
Spider-Man: Far from Home – Movie review
By Bob Garver Following “Avengers: Endgame,” the MCU needs someone new at its head. Iron…
Florida governor says it’s time to prepare as a tropical system may form in Gulf
More rain is on the way across Central Florida today as a tropical depression is forecast to develop…
The city of Lakeland asks residents to weigh in on vision and future
The City of Lakeland government is asking for input from its residents about the future. The…
Fatal One Car Accident Curlew Rd and Belcher Rd
1997 Jaguar was traveling northbound on Belcher Road, when for unknown reason, the vehicle departed the…
Congratulations to our Tropics SC
Congratulations to our Tropics SC on winning the UPSL Florida State Championship tonight 3-1 over Boca…
Five New Homes Foreclosed in The Lakeland Area
Here are the latest foreclosed properties for sale near you. Don’t have a lot to spend,…
Paw Patrol – RACE TO THE RESCUE
RACE TO THE RESCUE It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s…
$100 million Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland is kicking off a major fundraising campaign.
Leaders of the privately funded $100 million Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland are kicking off a…
SEU has leased space at Lakeland airport to teach aviation programs
Southeastern University has snagged the last available space for rent at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The…
Heartland Crime Stoppers needs your help to locate Florida man accused of stabbing has ‘no regard for human life
A suspect accused of stabbing a man on the Fourth of July is on the run,…
Tropics SC goes for the state crown, a spot in UPSL national quarterfinals Saturday at Lake Myrtle
The Tropics SC will look to keep its perfect record intact, and at the same time…
Lakeland Teacher arrested for battery domestic violence
On July 5, 2019, PCSO deputies arrested 32-year-old Carrington Latson of Davenport for two counts battery…
Power Outages Have Varied Causes Year Around
By Lakeland Electric When faced with an outage, you may find yourself wondering, “What’s going on?”…
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Neighborhood Fires
Lakeland Police Detectives have arrested Bradley Thomas Nicholson in connection with recent fires set across the…
Disney to Live Stream Fourth of July Fireworks from the Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night. But the theme park will have a special…