A 50-year-old Lakeland man was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon…
Month: June 2021
TKO Taekwondo Academy wanted to visit the Polk County Sheriff’s Office
When then TKO Taekwondo Academy wanted to visit the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, how could we…
Congratulations to our PAL Graduates!
The future is bright for these young leaders, Jasmine, Kenisha and Janisha. On Friday, Chief Garcia…
Lakeland Fire Department’s has a new Public Relations and Information Manager
Please welcome Lakeland Fire Department’s new Public Relations and Information Manager! Stephanie Lewis is the newest…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Friday, June 25, 2021, at approximately 6:27 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
NEW Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday
A NEW Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday has been signed. Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and…
Main Street Enhanced Streetscape Project
CITY NEWS BLOG: Main Street Enhanced Streetscape Project The City of Lakeland Public Works Department /…
Wanted Reward Now $200,000
An anonymous donor has doubled the reward to $200,000 for information leading to the arrest of…
Citrus Connection
In observance of Independence Day, there will be no public transit service Monday, July 5.
Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration
The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration will take place at Lake…
WANTED – 40-year-old Tex Gifford
WANTED – 40-year-old Tex Gifford for murder. Sharing for our friends at the Lake Wales Police…
Great Morning speaking with locals pastors and community leaders …..
Great Morning speaking with locals pastors and community leaders about your police department and how we…
Today’s Criminal Of The Day
Today’s #CriminalOfTheDay is 52-year-old Dashong Booker of Bartow, who our deputies arrested & charged with 2…
Congratulations to Deputy Chief Jeff Calcutt
Congratulations to Deputy Chief Jeff Calcutt. With 35 years of service to Polk County, he’s retiring…
29 baby swans released on Lake Morton
The population of Lakeland is growing. A new bevy of baby swans has just arrived at…
An investor buys a distribution center for nearly $50 million
A New York-based real estate investment trust has acquired a Plant City distribution center built speculatively…
Meet Kaluha!
This adorable, fawn and white tabby is 4 months old with sweet green eyes. He’s quiet,…
Manhunt …… Othal Wallace
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Blue Alert for the suspect who is…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to its team of highly skilled medical…
NHC Advisory
Over the Atlantic basin on this Wednesday night, a small area of low pressure is located…
Former President Donald Trump announces rally in Sarasota
Former President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally in Sarasota next month. According to…
April Novotny from Lakeland Regional Health One of Modern Health’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Lakeland Regional Health is proud to announce that April Novotny, RN, MSN, CEN, CENP, Chief Nurse…
Florida bill may allow drivers to use hazard lights in the rain if approved
Starting as soon as July 1, drivers in Florida might be allowed to use their hazard…
FHP “Most Wanted” Arrest
Following a June 30, 2007, fatal traffic crash that occurred at 5:35 PM along US Highway…
Florida Department of Transportation survey
The Florida Department of Transportation is asking everyone (who spends time in FL) to take part…
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux ribbon-cutting ceremony
This morning we welcomed Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to the Lakeland community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and…
Meet Stella
Say HELLO! to one of our beautiful, adoptable kitties…Stella. This gorgeous female, black and white tuxedo…
BURN BAN UPDATE:
Effective today, June 22, 2021, Polk County has repealed the burn ban for the county, including…
1920s home moves a quarter-mile from Orange Street to Lime Street
The historic home on Orange Street was set to be demolished to make way for apartments.…
SEU Announces New Dean for the College of Education
Southeastern University has announced that Dr. James V. Shuls will be serving as the new dean…
Lakeland pasture has been rezoned, 199 single-family-home housing development coming
Lakeland officials have given the green light to pave over the pasture to make way for a…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a State of Florida appeals court recently ruled that…
Swan Brewing – Gator Pale Ale becomes first beer brewed using hops grown locally
Over the past 10 years or so, craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there’s…
IT’S A BOY! Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently welcomed a new Masai giraffe calf
Animal Kingdom recently welcomed a new Masai giraffe calf. Born on June 10, he’s almost six…
Miss Florida pageant returns
For the 85th summer, the stage in the RP Funding Center will come alive with talent,…
Florida is 2nd least patriotic state in the country, a new survey says
Florida is 49th in the United States when it comes to patriotism, according to a new…
First Lady Jill Biden to visit Tampa, join Lightning for ‘Shots on Ice’ COVID vaccine event at Amalie Arena
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is coming to the Sunshine State later this week with scheduled…
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RUSKIN HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… WEST CENTRAL POLK…
Bonnet Springs Park
Summer is officially here! The birds are singing and the sun is shining, which makes it…
The CEO Magazine lists Florida Southern College’s online Master of Business Administration program at No. 40
An international publication, The CEO Magazine, lists Florida Southern College’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA)…
Wawa Summer Fun Day at Bok Tower Gardens
Plan your visit because this Friday, June 25, is another Wawa Summer Fun Day in the…