Take a look at this handsome, young fellow in his dashing tuxedo. Rayne is about four…
Month: August 2021
Swan refurbished
We are excited about the new Polk Tax Collector’s Swan and are grateful to Joe Tedder…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there appears to be an uptick of violent threats…
Disney to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees after talks with union workers
Walt Disney World employees are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to…
2021 Brotherhood Ride Stops In Lakeland to Honor Fallen Officers Ken Foley and Paul Dunn
Yesterday we were honored when the riders of the 2021 Brotherhood Ride stopped in Lakeland to…
PAW Patrol: The Movie – Review
By Bob Garver The animated “PAW Patrol” franchise doesn’t have the “for all ages” appeal…
Missing Person – Silver Alert
UPDATE: She was just found safe and is with the road Rangers in Tampa Please share…
Sheriff Grady Judd says Nearly 50 Polk County deputies have COVID-19 and 4 are now hospitalized
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is facing COVID-19 at work and at home. He said that…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
PCSO mourns the loss of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you about the line-of-duty death…
Cloudy Start To Our Day
Written by Omar González Overcast skies to start the day. Afternoon highs are forecasted to reach…
2021 Lakeland Municipal Election Candidates and Dates
General: November 2, 2021, | Run-Off Election: December 7, 2021 Commissioner Seats Up for Election:District C:…
Stop the Mandate on Healthcare Professionals petition has reached over 1500 signatures
Their petition states: Healthcare providers have a responsibility to practice the ethical principle of patient autonomy.…
Azteca D’Oro by Lakeside Village Review
By Diane Maldonado Went to Azteca D’Oro by Lakeside village for the first time today, and…
Polk School Board Vice-Chair Kay Field is asking for a 30-day mask requirement
With rising public concern about school safety as COVID numbers increase in Polk County, Polk School…
Polk EMS is critically strained; asking not to call 911 for non-emergencies
Ambulances backed up outside of Lakeland Regional’s ER could be seen multiple times earlier this week.…
Southeastern Mourns the Loss of Torrence Sumerlin
Fire Athletics mourns the loss of former SEU baseball player Torrence Sumerlin. He passed away Friday…
Gov. Ron DeSantis came to Lakeland on Saturday morning to announce the opening of a monoclonal antibody clinic in Polk County
The clinic is set up at Lakes Church, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd., and will be open…
Main St. streetscape expansion
The first phase of the Main St. streetscape expansion appears to be nearing the finish line…
Hurricane Hunters
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) WP-3D Orions and Gulfstream IV-SP flew their last mission on…
Tampa’s Doctors of the Year: Dr. Prowler
Lakeland Regional Health’s very own Dr. Vanessa L. Prowler has been named one of Tampa’s Doctors…
On Point: Polk News Beat – August 20, 2021
This week’s topics: • Polk Fire Chief Speaks About 9-1-1 Usage• Florida Southern College COVID-19 Approach…
COVID-19 Levels Increase 600% in Orange County’s Sewage: Report says
Sampling wastewater to predict outbreaks in COVID-19 is being done all over the U.S. Orange County…
SEU Launches the Bob and Hazel Hoskins School of Mission
In honor of world missionaries Bob and Hazel Hoskins, Southeastern University has announced that they will…
Quite start across central Florida
Written by Omar González Quite start across central Florida. Lingering dry air in our upper atmosphere…
Rental Off-road Vehicles Available at Bone Valley ATV Park
A recently-signed agreement with Revolution Rentals will provide a variety of dirt bike, ATV, and off-road…
Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Crash
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a 75-year-old female was struck by a…
First-ever Peppa Pig theme park taking shape at Legoland Florida
The world of Peppa Pig, the popular children’s TV show character, will come to life at…
Polk County Public Schools Update on COVID-19 cases
Students Quarantined 2191 Staff Quarantined 137 PCPS has updated our COVID-19 case data at polkschoolsfl.com/covidcases. Please…
Cirque Musica coming to Lakeland! December 19th
Summer is flying by Who is ready for Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular? Find tickets for a…
OMG! Lake Gibson HS! ESPN!
ESPN has announced the first batch of games for this year’s High School Football Showcase, and…
Join Us in Welcoming the Newest Members Joining LPD
Eight new members have started our 7-week mini-academy after recently graduating from the Polk State College…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Heat Advisory
Written by Omar González Quite easterly flow is in place heading into the weekend. Expect another…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Summer Palooza 2021 has been rescheduled
We are excited to announce that Summer Palooza 2021 has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 A.M. to…