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Year: 2021
FL Continues To Break Records With 76K New COVID-19 Cases
Southeast Florida has been hit hardest by the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, as the state…
New marble plaque honors Nathan’s Men’s Store
A new marble plaque honors Nathan’s Men’s Store on the building at the corner of Main…
Building fire at Lakewood Terrace Apartments located at 1315 W 14th Street
LFD Responds to Building Fire at Lakewood Terrace ApartmentsLakeland, FL – Approximately 7:30 AM on Dec.…
Davenport woman killed Wednesday in Winter Haven crash
Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven was closed for approximately three hours Wednesday morning, December 29,…
Breaking News – THE LAKELAND GRINCH HAS BEEN ARRESTED…
Breaking News – THE LAKELAND GRINCH HAS BEEN ARRESTED… On December 29, 2021, PCSO detectives located…
Lakeland Linder International Airport Taxiway update
Construction of our newest taxiway, Taxiway S, is well on its way. This project also involves…
Lakeland man arrested for DUI-Manslaughter after two-vehicle crash kills other driver
One man was killed and another critically injured Tuesday, December 28, 2021, as a result of…
Shopper Surprises Publix Store Worker with Dream Guitar
The 2021 holiday season is winding down and, as a reminder of the benefits of community…
Meet a sweet, new face at the rescue–Chance
Meet a sweet, new face at the rescue–Chance. This adorable, orange and white baby with a…
THE RENEWAL- January 8 at the Strawberry Festival Amphitheater
https://www.therenewal2022.org/ Restoring America’s Founding Covenant, with leaders gathered from across the country at the Strawberry Festival…
Motorcyclist killed after pulling into the path of oncoming vehicle
A Polk City man was killed Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021, after he drove his motorcycle…
Tampa Bay Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians Positive For COVID-19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians has the coronavirus and five players are on the COVID-19…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC GENERAL MANAGER ACCEPTS POSTION AS DIRECTOR OF TEXAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY
Lakeland Electric General Manager Joel Ivy has accepted a position with Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L).…
Bicyclist struck and killed by minivan near Auburndale; PCSO investigating
A 58-year old man on a bicycle was struck by a minivan Monday evening, December 27,…
Why Publix Has Become More Popular
Publix, a supermarket chain with headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, has become increasingly popular among shoppers in…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a theft of a motor scooter
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a theft of a motor scooter. The PCSO is…
Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs
To be eligible for reimbursement, death certificates for those who died after May 16, 2020, must…
CDC cuts isolation time for Americans who test positive from 10 days to 5
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday cut the amount of time it recommends…
Polk County falling behind vaccination rates, why?
Polk County fully vaccinated: 56.9%, according to the CDC COVID-19 cases in Polk County rose last week…
Direct Potable Reuse Pilot
Ever wonder where that clean water comes from at a drinking fountain? In Polk County, drinking…
Lakeland Linder International Airport Update
One of the best gifts we could have received this year was the commissioning of our…
ALLIED UNIVERSAL OPEN INTERVIEWS
Date: Dec 28th 2021 Time: 10am – 3pm Location: Allied Universal Lakeland Branch Office 1832 N Crystal Lake…
3 dead and 3 trauma alert patients flown to hospital after crash
Three people were killed and three more were seriously injured in a car crash in Polk…
Sing 2 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The original “Sing” from 2016 holds an interesting record at the domestic…
Our Most Difficult Decision for 2022
Dr. Glenn Mollette 2022 will be over almost quicker than you can say Happy New Year!…
Lakeland Royals made history on December 18th 2021
With Southeastern University as the backdrop, one by one, the first players and coaches for the…
What a shame!
Pilfering and Stealing from Salvation Army Donations!! S. Florida Ave. As people pull up to drop…
Lakeland Magic (NBA G League) delays all games through Jan 5, 2022
The NBA G League today announced that its regular season, originally scheduled to tip off on…
You suddenly have a bad cough. Do you have Omicron, a cold or the flu?
COVID-19 shares symptoms with other allergies and illnesses and now the Omicron variant is making things…
Lakeland Man Arrested For His Fifth DUI
A tip from a witness Thursday night, December 23, 2021, helped Polk County deputies locate and…
Universal Orlando Reinstates Mask Rule as COVID Cases Rise
Universal Orlando is reinstating its mask requirements beginning Christmas Eve as COVID-19 cases are surging as…
2 adults and 1 child injured in snow tube accident at Snowcat Ridge
Firefighters treated 3 patients after a Christmas Eve snow tube accident at Snowcat Ridge, According to Pacso County Fire…
COVID – State records show nearly 32,000 new cases setting one-day record
Florida reported nearly 32,000 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the most in a day during the pandemic, according to…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Bee-Haven Raw Honey Company
Bee-Haven Honey Farm, Inc. is a family-owned and operated farm located in sunny Central Florida (Lakeland to…
World’s Largest Collector Car Auction Returns to Kissimmee, Florida, January 6-15
Following a record-setting $147 million in sales at Mecum Kissimmee 2021, Mecum Auctions will return to…
***BREAKING NEWS*** Our Grinch now has a arrest warrant
Our Grinch from Lakeland has been identified by someone who wanted a little extra Christmas cash.…