Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are requesting the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in…
Year: 2019
The city of Lakeland considering entering internet services business
City commissioners in Lakeland are considering connecting the city’s hundreds of miles of fiber optic cables…
A man jumped to his death from Lakeland Medical Center parking garage
Lakeland police say a man jumped to his death from the sixth floor of a hospital…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES FIVE NEW PHYSICIANS
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the arrival of five new additions to their team of…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO ADDITIONAL PHYSICIANS
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the arrival of two new additions to their team of…
Investigators have released new 911 calls, video surveillance and audio recordings of interviews. Taylor Irby and her estranged husband Joseph.
Investigates has received new evidence in a domestic violence case that garnered national attention. Investigators have…
Environmental Initial Report
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to Host Public Meeting
~The public is invited to provide comments on the unit management plan~ WHAT: Public…
Will the local Taxpayers go for subsidizing Lakeland Regional Health?
With Lakeland Regional Health facing many challenges including financial ones. Its board has asked the City…
Draft Mitigation Plan Now Available for Public Comment
This morning, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) published a draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for a…
Three arrested for defrauding Republic Services of over $150,000
On Monday, July 15, 2019, PCSO detectives working with the Office of the Attorney General Ashley…
FITCH UPGRADES LAKELAND ELECTRIC FINANCIAL RATING
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the financial rating of Lakeland Electric revenue bonds to AA from AA-.…
Polk Commissioners approve $200K settlement for the family of Lakeland woman who died in 2018 fire
Polk County Commissioners have unanimously approved a $200,000 settlement offered to Loretta Pickards family estate. She…
FLORIDA MAN ABANDONS NAKED WIFE AT SIDE OF ROAD THEN TORCHES HER CAR, DEPUTIES SAY
A Florida man was arrested Saturday after leaving his naked wife at the side of a…
Social Media – Too Much? How Much?
By Glenn Mollette Social media is just like mom’s apple pie, it’s not good to eat…
Ten SEU Teams Honored for Academic Success
Ten of Southeastern University’s teams were honored by the NAIA as Scholar-Teams for their academic performance…
Environmental Initial Report
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Fire Department Invites Community to Welcome Its New Clean-Cab Concept Engine into Service
The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) invites the community to join them on August 5, 2019, at…
Lakeland Electric maybe considering adjusting its rates up
According to Gina Jacobi, Lakeland Electric’s assistant general manager for fiscal operations, she told city commissioners…
1916 Irish Pub Coming to Lakeland
New lease to establish the 1916 Irish Pub at Cleveland Heights Golf Course Clubhouse approved by…
Brian Burns, the publisher of the Ledger Media Group, announced Monday he will be leaving on July 25
Brian Burns, the publisher of the Ledger Media Group, announced Monday he will be leaving his…
Obituary – Pauline Anne Conners
Pauline Anne Conners, 78 died Sunday, July 14, at home in Gaithersburg, MD with her family…
Important information for Deer Hunters
Beginning this hunting season, which starts Aug. 3 in Zone A, new rules take effect requiring hunters…
Night at the Museum – A Lunar Landing Celebration
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing with a special Night at…
FDOT and FHP Announces “Operation Southern Shield”
Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in collaboration with the Florida Department of Highway Safety…
Crawl – Movie review
By Bob Garver “Crawl” is a horror movie with a simple enough premise: Haley (Kaya…
An investigation will be launched after the YouTube video shows guards beating an inmate
The Florida Department of Corrections is conducting an investigation after a YouTube video shows Lake Correctional Institution officers…
The developer may seek 60 more days to close on land for Mirrorton
Framework Group, LLC, who was awarded the development and acquisition of the North Lake Mirror site.…
Dog Park Coming to Downtown
Lakeland dog lovers cheer! Another dog park is coming to the city, this one located in…
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…