The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 39th annual…
Year: 2019
Lakeland man survives Amtrak vs. car crash
A Lakeland man who was trying to drive around a railroad crossing barrier was hit with…
MAGIC DROP HOME CONTEST TO HERD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Wisconsin Herd…
Three Mocs Score in Double Figures as Women’s Basketball Wins at ERAU, 65-49
The Florida Southern women’s basketball team upped its record to 3-2 on the nascent season by…
FSC – Hinton’s 23 Points Not Enough as FSC Men’s Basketball Falls at ERAU
The Florida Southern men’s basketball team, ranked No. 18 in the first NABC national coaches’ poll,…
FSC – Basketball Doubleheader at NSU to be Featured on ESPN3
Florida Southern College men’s and women’s basketball will be featured as part of the NCAA Division…
SEU – Football Lands 16 on All-Mid-South Sun Division All-Conference List
Southeastern claimed over a quarter of the spots on the Mid-South Conference All-Sun Division teams, and…
No chairs allowed until Dec 5
LakelandPD Chief Ruben Garcia and Lakeland Fire Department Chief Doug Riley are here with an important message: Do not…
1 million square feet of Amazon fulfillment center coming to Auburndale
Amazon selected Auburndale for its next fulfillment center, bringing 500 new jobs to Polk County Amazon…
Ask Rusty – Does Paying Social Security Payroll Tax Increase my Benefit?
Dear Rusty: After losing my job of 31 years in 2013 at 63 years of age, I…
The P & Z Committee is looking at a rezoning of 26.3 acres
A small scale future land use map amendment + rezone of 26.3 acres were proposed for the development of a…
Despite multiple denials by the city, The Brawner’s’ continues with Preschool Plans
Even though two Lakeland city boards have rejected their preschool plans, Thomas and Madison Brawner say…
P & Z Board approves the application for a new Business in downtown
The Lakeland Planning and Zoning board approves the application for a Rec Room, a bar and…
Iron Gwazi Coaster Car Unveiling for Busch Gardens Tampa
Iron Gwazi takes thrills to new heights, plunging riders from a 206 foot-tall peak into a…
FSC – Men’s Basketball Ranked No. 18 in NABC Coaches Poll
After starting the season with three-straight wins Florida Southern College men’s basketball has cracked the top…
COL United Way Christmas Tree Contest at the RP Funding Center
Here’s a sneak preview of just a few of the trees entered in this year’s COL United…
SEU – Football Places 10 on Academic All-Conference List
The Southeastern University football team had 10 players honored for their academic success during the 2019…
Lakeland Regional Health and City of Lakeland Team Up To Enhance Behavioral Health Services for Community
New Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness Set to Open in 2021. This 79,679-square-foot facility on…
Did you know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida State Senator David Simmons is proposing a bill…
Morrow’s Big Second Half Leads to Men’s Basketball Victory
The Southeastern University men’s basketball team followed up a win in their home-opener with an 85-63…
FSC Women’s Lacrosse Names 2020 Team Captains
Florida Southern women’s lacrosse Head Coach Kara Reber has announced the team’s captains for the upcoming 2020 campaign.…
SEWER REHAB AND MANHOLE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE PORTION OF SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
On Sunday morning, November 24th the Wastewater Collections Division of Water Utilities will begin work on a…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in Municipal Run-Off Elections
Registered voters in the cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven who are planning to participate in…
Who and what is SWISH?
Loveable Swish is the Mascot of the Lakeland Magic. So, the Lakeland Gazette wanted to learn…
THE RP FUNDING CENTER ADDS DELICIOUS, PLANT-BASED FARE TO CONCESSIONS
To enhance the fan experience at the RP Funding Center, Spectra Food Services & Hospitality is…
SEU – Kanu Honored by City of Lakeland with Official Proclamation
The honors continue to come in for Southeastern University senior forward Uchenna Kanu. At today’s Lakeland…
SEU – Simmons Named Sun Conference Player of the Week
Southeastern University junior Taylah Simmons was named The Sun Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week following a…
SEU – Men’s Basketball Set for Busy Week
After winning their home opener against St. Thomas on Saturday, the Fire continue play with three…
SEC – Women’s Soccer to Host NAIA Opening Round
For the third-straight season and third time in program history, the Southeastern University women’s soccer team…
Christmas Parade Map
Here’s the new map! For a larger version, click on the Parade Map & Restroom Locations…
Fire on Lasso Lane
OVER THE WEEKEND: Late Saturday night Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a mulch / loose timber…
15-year-old bitten by a raccoon in the 10th case of rabies confirmed in Polk County in 2019
On Thursday, November 14, 2019, PCSO Animal Control responded to the Providence neighborhood in Davenport, in…
FSC – Jenike Named SSC Defensive Player of the Week
After dominating the defensive glass and providing a scoring boost on the offensive end, Florida Southern…
SEU – Men’s Soccer Receives At-Large Bid to NAIA National Championship Opening Round
The Fire men’s soccer team earned a second-straight trip to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round,…
It’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s 91st ‘birthday’
Happy birthday, Mickey and Minnie Mouse! They both turn 91 years young on Monday. The two…
MIDTOWN LOFTS BRINGING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LAKELAND MARKET
This morning the City of Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) officially sold property in the Parker…
Polk State’s TK Smith commits to Georgia Southern
Tekorian “TK” Smith of Polk State basketball has signed a letter of intent to continue his…
SEU Football Ends Season 14th in NAIA-AFCA Top 25
The 2019 Southeastern football season came to an end as the highest ranked team not in…
Special Book Signing by Canter Brown, “Henry Bradley Plant,” Dec. 4
The Lawton Chiles Center for Florida History at Florida Southern College invites you to a special…