Ceremony to Be Held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Lake Mirror Center – Livestream…
Month: June 2021
Tasty Tuesdays
Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night!…
Lakeland City Attorney Palmer Davis says Lakeland is ‘contractually obligated’ to support Amazon expansion
Residents have started calling for a public vote on whether Amazon should be allowed to expand its operations at…
June 2021 Residential and Commercial Beautification Awards
Congratulations to SVN Headquarters of 1723 US Highway 98 South on winning the June 2021 Commercial…
New murals get underway with a splash of color in Dixieland and downtown Lakeland
There are 17 businesses, primarily along South Florida Avenue, that have signed up to take part…
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It – Movie Review
By Bob Garver NOTE: One reason why I didn’t find this movie very scary is that…
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether it’s sex discrimination for the government to require only men to register for the draft
High court asked to review men-only draft registration law The Supreme Court is being asked to…
NOAA is monitoring an area
We had a nice, quiet stretch after Ana, but NOAA is monitoring an area in the…
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, Howl-O-Scream comes out for a swinging wake.…
Half a million needed to build African American Historical Museum of Lakeland
$500,000. That’s how much is funding is needed to build and operate the African American Historical…
Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village moving to Auburndale
The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village, formerly located in Dover, will be moving to Polk…
Accident I4 near Exit 44
I-4 eastbound exit 44 ambulance was just coming on the scene traffics already backing up……….. Debris…
Car Fire in Dundee
Happening now on Dundee and US 27 in Polk County photos by Hellen Joanny No other…
Accident on Combee Road in Lakeland
photo by Talitha Michael Combee Rd is closes near the Firth third bank … Please avoid…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Welcome Baby Girl — Named for Both the Queen and Princess Diana!
“Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home,” the couple said…
Legoland looks to hire more than 350 people
If you’re looking for a job, Legoland Florida Resort wants to be your introduction to the…
Lakeland Commissioners to decide Monday if pasture on US-Hwy 92/East Memorial Blvd will become 199-home development
Lakeland-based engineering firm ECON South and developer Highland Homes have proposed to construct a single-family development…
Labor leaders ask DeSantis to reconsider ending federal unemployment benefits
Labor leaders called Thursday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider his administration’s decision to end a…
Two Polk County students graduate with perfect attendance since kindergarten
Two high school Polk County graduates will be honored next week for achieving perfect attendance during…
Federal judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons and likens AR-15 to Swiss Army knife
By Alexandra Meeks A federal judge overturned California’s longtime ban on assault weapons on Friday in…
Join Us In ConGRADulating LakelandPD’s Four New K-9 Teams!
Yesterday, we officially welcomed four new teams to our elite K-9 unit. Officer Javier Perez &…
UNITED GOES SUPERSONIC
United becomes first U.S. airline to sign aircraft purchase agreement with Boom Supersonic United will purchase…
Have You Seen Brian Morvillo?
UPDATE: Brian has been located. Officers are trying to locate 19-year-old Brian Morvillo who was last…
Hi there! We’re Sammy and Bambi
We were found roaming the streets together. No one came looking for us, so now we’re…
Despite DeSantis’ ‘vaccine passport’ ban, COVID vaccination can still be required in Florida
Florida’s so-called vaccine passport ban falls short, says the head of a Central Florida nonprofit legal organization that…
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed June 21st For Training
The Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County reports that its Service Centers will be closed on…
CITY OF LAKELAND DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE STARTS RECYCLING SUPERSTAR PROGRAM
The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste is starting a new program where a Recycling…
Kiwanis Club Lakeland gives away scholarship
Every Year @kiwaniscluboflakeland aways up to 5, $1,000 Kiwanis Club of Lakeland Scholarships. Candidates must have…
“Love Doggo Treats” Sells Special Dog Treats Made By Three Special High School Friends
All the treats are freshly baked from all-natural ingredients, ensuring that they taste good to pets and are…
Surgery renovations will allow TLC PetSnip to increase its surgical capacity
TLC PetSnip-Polk County is the only non-profit spay/neuter and wellness clinic in Lakeland is expanding its…
National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and what better way to celebrate than by…
Operation Pop-Top leads Lakeland Clerk Arrested for Second Time This Year for Illegal Alcohol Sales
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies visited seven convenience stores on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in an…
Man accused of shooting somebody in the face over dog dispute has ‘anger issues,’ says Sheriff Grady Judd
He denied firing a gun at anybody, investigators said. A Lakeland man faces a long list…
Meet Ruthy
I’m an affectionate, lap-sitting cuddlebug, so maybe we could watch TV together? Or, I could warm…
Public Notice of Pollution
Notice of Submission Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the…
County Road 630 in Frostproof Closing at Rail Crossing for 10 Days
Asphalt paving repairs will close the Florida Midland Railroad crossing on County Road 630 just east…
HISTORIC HOME ON EAST ORANGE STREET WILL BE MOVED TO PARCEL ON EAST LIME STREET
The moving company out of Jacksonville, Florida that was contracted to move a historic home in…
Anti-mask group files lawsuit against Polk County schools to halt the use of masks on children
Nearly four dozen families have joined together to file a lawsuit against Polk County Public Schools demanding…