Chris Jonckheer, who was a valuable member of the Polk County Fire department, served as Polk…
Month: August 2021
“ISO Class 1″What does it mean?
Have you ever seen or wondered what the “ISO Class 1” on our various fire apparatus…
Lightning strike causes fire at Pineberry Street residence
At approximately 4:40 PM on Aug. 12, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call for a…
Peace River Center’s Virtual Run “Recovery is a Marathon, Not a Sprint” Promotes Awareness and Raises Funds for Mental Illness Recovery
Peace River Center (PRC), a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties is…
McKeel Academy students, staff must wear masks indoors for two weeks
The Schools of McKeel Academy issued a two-week mask mandate Thursday afternoon for all students and staff at the charter system’s…
Polk Roads & Drainage Opening Sandbag Fill Sites
Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all Roads and Drainage maintenance units tomorrow…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Tropical Depression Fred
Tropical Depression Fred Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062021 1100 PM EDT…
The city of Lakeland reimplements masks for employees
Lakeland officials are following the lead of Bartow and Haines City in implementing stronger COVID policies…
WATSON CLINIC MANDATES COVID VACCINATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
Watson Clinic recognizes the serious threat the COVID-19 Delta variant poses to our patients and community…
CDC Confirms Rare and fatal disease detected in 4 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a new fatal case of a rare…
Tropical Storm Fred coming
Written by Omar Gonzalez Tropical Storm Fred Clear blue skies and an easterly wind to start…
WATSON CLINIC SPECIALISTS RECEIVE SPECIAL DESIGNATION IN GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology has granted a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Here is hard proof Governor DeSantis’ Department of Education is actually threatening Superintendents and School Board Members
“No leniency…maximum accountability measures provided for under the law.” This is harassment. White House plans to…
Florida unemployment lawsuit transferred to Tallahassee
A South Florida judge ruled Tuesday to move a Florida unemployment lawsuit to Tallahassee. The ruling…
Mulberry Maintenance Crew Detects Ammonia Leak
Jim Gibbs was prepared to clean up oil drums and discarded oil filters on the side…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Brightline Announces Plans to Resume Service
Florida transportation authorities recently gave Brightline a final deadline of mid-summer to iron out agreements with local and…
Lakeland Regional Health to Temporarily Postpone Elective Surgical Procedures and Will Continue to Limit Visitation
Lakeland Regional Health will temporarily postpone elective surgeries that require an inpatient stay beginning Monday, August…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he will resign, one week after the release of a report…
“We pay more than minimum wage”: New Krispy Kreme location fully staffed in 2 months
There’s a new Krispy Kreme location in North Lakeland, and it just hired nearly 80 new…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy injured by a homemade explosive device
A Polk County deputy sheriff investigating a disturbance at the Economy Motor Lodge in Dundee, Florida,…
Tropical Storm Entering Gulf This Weekend
Written by Omar Gonzalez An abundance of moisture and instability is present in our atmosphere; that,…
The Suicide Squad – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The Suicide Squad” has probably the most important “The” in movie title…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a growing secession movement in Florida? Apparently…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Weather 8/9/2021
Written by Omar Gonzalez A general easterly flow is in control and should hinder the west…
BUDGET WORKSHOP – CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
As a follow-up to the FY 2022 Budget Workshop held on July 15, 2021, a second…
Hillsborough SR-60 Injury Crash
V-1 was traveling westbound on SR-60, east of Limona Road, in the inside lane. V-2 was…
Frito-Lay ramps up efforts to build a long-awaited mega distribution center in Osceola County
Frito-Lay once again is seeking economic incentives to build a long-awaited $180 million high-tech distribution center…
Face coverings and masks will remain optional for PCPS students and staff during the 2021-22 school year
Face coverings and masks will remain optional for PCPS students and staff during the 2021-22 school…
On this day in #1904 Happy Birthday
Lakeland’s City Council votes to buy the power plant from Bruce Neff for $7,500. The offer…
Bobby Bowden dies at 91
Bobby Bowden, who built Florida State football into a national powerhouse and directed the program with a folksy,…
Three of the five Polk County Commissioners called the vaccine “experimental.”WHY?
Driven by the radically contagious delta variant, COVID-19 is spreading briskly through Polk County residents. Now…
Hillsborough school district to require face masks for students
The Hillsborough County Public Schools will require students to wear face masks for the coming school…
Help Locate James Campbell and you could be eligible for a reward.
Officers are attempting to locate 44-year-old James Andrew Campbell related to an Aggravated Assault and burglary.…
Officer Walter Dennis has officially retired after serving the City of Lakeland, FL – Government for over 30 Years!
Some Goodbyes are Harder Than Others. Man are we going to Miss Walt! Officer Walter Dennis…
Elvis Presley at the Polk
Today marked the 65 years since Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoe walked through the doors at our very own Polk Theatre. On August…