One in five children in Florida lives in poverty, and statistics show that children who live…
Month: May 2021
ROADS CLOSED AS PANELS GO UP
The new Summit Building in downtown Lakeland is starting to look finished as precast concrete/steel panels…
Fighter jet involved in crash owned by Lakeland-based company Draken
A contractor-operator aircraft that crashed outside the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas was owned by Lakeland…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Duval County teacher has been fired for refusing…
FDOT Presents: Virtual Public Workshop On I-4 Wildlife Crossing Proposed ~1.6 Miles E of SR33 Interchange
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a Virtual Public Workshop to review design plans…
Paxia resigns as Lake Gibson football coach
Lake Gibson suddenly has found itself in need of a head football coach after Robert Paxia…
Illegal dumping
Illegal dumping can be a problem throughout Polk County, especially in the area of Poinciana. Due…
Update from Lakeland Linder International Airport
Project SkyLab is well Underway! Did you know that LAL is home to the Florida Air…
Added Repairs at CSX’s Ewell Road Rail Crossing to Close Eastbound Travel Lanes
Today’s scheduled repairs to CSX’s Ewell Road rail crossing between Old Hwy. 37 and South Florida…
Beloved Winter Haven Italian Restaurant Closed Due To Fire Damage
The Winter Haven Fire Department responded to a fire at Floridino’s Italian Kitchen and their swift…
CDC investigates heart conditions developed in a few young vaccine recipients
The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention [CDC] is investigating claims of heart problems in young…
Groundbreaking of Lakeland Central Park
Lakeland Central Park is positioned to become the preeminent industrial park in Central Florida, Lakeland Central…
House Fire
At approximately 6:30 AM on Monday, May 24th, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call…
Florida ending extra $300 weekly unemployment payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the state is ending its participation in the…
Your house and building financial security
Dr. Glenn Mollette As we approach Memorial Day, give thanks for our soldiers who gave and…
Those Who Wish Me Dead Movie Review
By Bob Garver We sure have been getting a lot of these “broken adult goes…
Vehicle/pedestrian crash
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a vehicle/pedestrian crash in Lakeland on North Combee Road…
Before you burn ………
Before you burn, check weather conditions and local laws on burning in your area
Woman Arrested & Charged With Defrauding Her Employer “Polk County” Over $50,000
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lakeland woman charging her with scheme to defraud…
Woman Charged With Grand Theft & Fraud After Allegedly Stealing Over $65,000 In Medication
The Lakeland Police Department arrested a Lakeland woman for grand theft, fraud, and other charges stemming…
PCSO is using unmarked cars
PCSO is using unmarked cars carrying uniformed deputies are now being used to target aggressive drivers…
Leadership Polk awards remarkable leaders from across Polk County
Polk Vision welcomed 45 program members to accomplished ranks of Leadership Polk Alumni on Friday, May…
2-year-old shot by a 3-year-old early Saturday morning
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old girl by a 3-year-old…
Lakefront Friday!
The City of Lakeland would like to thank the volunteers of Florida Southern College again for…
Attention, Polk County, FL volunteers!
Best Friends Animal Society is looking for marketing volunteers in the Polk County area to recruit…
Drainage Construction to Close Bridgers Avenue in Auburndale for 60 Days
Polk County will close Bridgers Avenue from Pearl Street to Eaker Street in Auburndale for 60…
CSX Rail Repairs at Ewell Road Crossing Rescheduled for Monday
CSX Transportation repairs to the Ewell Road rail crossing between Old Hwy. 37 and South Florida…
A huge shout out to PCFR Cadet Jada Hood and PCFR Firefighter Brady Whalen
A huge shout out to PCFR Cadet Jada Hood and PCFR Firefighter Brady Whalen. Tuesday, May…
NHC is watching two areas of disturbed weather
NHC is watching two areas of disturbed weather on this Thursday evening for potential development. One…
Two Lakeland Teens Arrested Shooting Kids At A Ball Park With A Pellet Gun
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two teens, 17 and 18, on Wednesday, after the…
ROCK WITH US to HELP THE ANIMALS
SPCA Florida’s Rock for Paws Concert Event in Lakeland! SPCA Florida, Rock Band Smokepoint and the…
Routes for Upcoming Downtown “The Squeeze” Shuttles
The Citrus Connection‘s board of directors approved the routes for its new service, called “The Squeeze”, which…
CSX Railroad crossing at Ewell Road, near South Florida Avenue, is closed for emergency repairs
The CSX Railroad crossing at Ewell Road, near South Florida Avenue, will be closed for the…
Something new is coming soon to Downtown Lakeland!!!
This development is where Nathan’s Men shop was.
PUBLIC NOTICE INTERSECTION CLOSURE AT SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE AND LIME STREET
An emergency intersection closure is in place at South Kentucky Avenue and Lime Street. The closure…
SPCA Florida happenings
Hear about the latest SPCA Florida happenings and #AdoptablePets, Wednesdays at 7:10 am with Mayhem in…
Update from Lakeland Linder International Airport
Work on the new CAT III ILS construction has taken off! As you can see TWY…
Walk-up vaccines available to the public on May 26 at Polk State Winter Haven
Polk State College, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk), will…
Meet POPEYE!
This adorable little guy is one of Snowball’s kittens who caught an upper respiratory infection from…