CASE DATA FOR POLK Total Cases: 73 Residents: 73 Residents Not in Florida: 0 Non-Residents: 0 Demographics of Cases Age…
Month: March 2020
Mayor Mutz Message
Mayor Bill Mutz is here with a follow-up message to yesterday’s City Commission Meeting. In this quick…
CITY OF LAKELAND PARKS & RECREATION REOPENING LIMITED AMENITIES ON APRIL 2nd CITY COMMISSION VOTED TO OPEN TRAILS AND OTHER FACILITIES
The Lakeland City Commission voted to reopen trails, tennis courts, boat ramps and dog parks during…
Did You Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that because of the spread of the Wuhan (Corona-19) Virus,…
The Hunt VOD Movie review
By Bob Garver NOTE: I am reviewing this film because of its recent Video On Demand…
Orange County and City of Orlando has issued a stay at home order
Under the Executive Order announced by Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer today, you should…
Lakeland couple caught stealing over $600 worth of clothing and shoes from Mulberry Walmart
Just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, loss prevention officers working at the Walmart…
COVID-19 Update 1 pm 3/24/2020
COVID-19 Data for Polk County Total COVID-19 Cases:13Residents:13Non Residents:0Residents not in FL:0 COVID-19 DemographicsAverage Age:54Age Range:8…
Covid-19 and Churches Shaking Hands?
Dr. Glenn Mollette In the old days, Church pastors frowned on their church members staying home…
Did you know!!!
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there are alternatives to toilet paper? During the outbreak…
CITY OF LAKELAND FACILITIES SOCIAL DISTANCING CLOSURES AND PROCEDURES
During a specially called City Commission meeting on Monday, March 23rd, the City Commission agreed to…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND CLOSES ADDITIONAL PARK FACILITIES TO LESSEN IMPACTS OF COVID-19
During a specially called City Commission meeting to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, a…
COVID-19 updates
Florida COVID-19 Polk County 5 pm 03/23/2020 County Polk State FL Men 7 Women 6 Travel…
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Best of the Ballparks winner
It’s official! Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is Ballpark Digest‘s Best of the Ballparks winner for…
Watson Clinic in Search of N95 Respirator Masks
Watson Clinic is asking for your help, particularly help from construction companies! Currently, there is a shortage…
Rockville 2020 Cancelled
There are no pre-existing guidelines for what festivals should be doing during this unprecedented time. Like the…
Message from Georgia-Pacific products:
Our employees continue to make and ship out inventory as quickly as possible and production is…
MIDFLORIDA Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours Announces New Chief Judge
MIDFLORIDA Auto Show’s Chairman, David Hand, Announced today the appointment of Mel Mann as the new…
Swan Derby Postponed
LVIM has made the difficult decision to postpone the Swan Derby. Due to these uncertain times,…
Bloodshot Review VOD
By Bob Garver NOTE: I am reviewing this film because of its upcoming Video On Demand…
COVID-19 update Sunday 3/22/2020 at 12 noon
County Polk State FL Men 6 Women 5 Travel Related? 4 Total Negative 146 Total Pending…
Orange and Osceola counties have curfews
“From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, there will be a countywide curfew, inclusive of…
Polk County Government Update
Polk County Government is doing everything it can to protect the health and safety of our…
FLORIDA COVID-19 Dashboard
Clink on the link to go to the most current dashboard for Florida COVID-19 cases https://lakelandflorida.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/286b664a2e614084bd0e12edf4305f61
Lakeland Fire Dept., Lakeland Police Dept., and Polk County Fire Rescue saves the night
By Jeff Lakeland Overnight on Wednesday in Lakeland: The smell of smoke in their Lake Morton…
FREE 24/17 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telephone Emotional Support Helpline
The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. Coping with stress, fear…
Meanwhile…. In Lakeland Around Lake Morton …..
We found this on Facebook it is a Joke!!! Do Not take this seriously …. The…
SEU Moves to Remote Learning for Spring Semester
Southeastern University announced today that all classes would move to remote learning for the rest of…
Coronavirus, taking life for granted
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The Coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t understand, but…
A Moment of Kindness Thank You LPD Officer Bailey
Earlier this Wednesday LakelandPD Officer Bailey was on patrol when he noticed a mother duck and her 12…
Lakeland Regional Health reports first COVID-19 case
An 88-year-old man who is in stable condition at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center has been…
WASTEWATER DIVISION WARNS CUSTOMERS IN THE ABSENCE OF TOILET PAPER DO NOT FLUSH PAPER TOWELS AND WIPES
The City of Lakeland Waste Water Division warns those sheltering at home due to coronavirus concerns:…
Latest Updates: Bars, clubs to close for 30 days; restaurants limited to 50% capacity
As of Tuesday morning, there are 192 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. This number…
Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz Update
Here is another personal message from Mayor Bill Mutz with an update regarding City services. Continue to follow…
CITY OF LAKELAND COVID-19 PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY CLOSURES
Parks & Recreation will close the Main Library, Larry Jackson Branch Library, eLibrary, Simpson Park Community…
Detectives arrest 16 men during undercover operation focusing on those who prey upon children online
PCSO undercover detectives and partnering agencies conducted a seven-day undercover operation from March 10th through March…
Gov. DeSantis suspends all Florida bars and nightclubs for 30 days
Gov. Ron DeSantis is suspending all bars and nightclubs in Florida for the next 30 days…