The Florida Board of Education decided Friday to give parents a voucher to move their children…
Month: August 2021
Asphalt preservation treatment to the Lake Hollingsworth Recreational Path
Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin applying an asphalt preservation treatment to the…
Bonnet Springs Park Update
Allen & Company announced a generous corporate gift of $1 Million to fund the Allen &…
PUBLIC NOTICE PORTION OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR CRANE REMOVAL
WHO: Summit Consulting building contractors WHAT: Road closure WHY: Remove tower crane WHEN: August 18 – 20,…
Florida education leaders tie mask-wearing to ‘harassment’ from Governor
Students subjected to the “harassment” of having to wear masks in class would be eligible to transfer…
Weather 8/6/2021
Written by Omar Gonzalez. Beautiful blue skies to begin our day across central Florida. A typical…
SANITARY SEWER WORK WILL TAKE PLACE ON A PORTION OF SYLVESTER ROAD TO REHAB A 24-INCH MAIN PROJECT THAT WILL USE CURE IN PLACE TECHNOLOGY
The City of Lakeland continues with sewer rehabilitation work using cured-in-place technology to extend the life…
PepsiCo To Sell Tropicana, Other Juice Brands In $3.3B Deal
PepsiCo Inc. is selling the Bradenton-based Tropicana brand, as well as Naked and other juice brands,…
Study shows Flu vaccine may reduce severe COVID-19 side effects
Individuals who received an influenza vaccine and subsequently developed COVID-19 have the potential for less severe…
Polk County Schools …..
Dear PCPS families, Earlier today we issued a message to all schools asking them to review…
Ammonia leak
Polk County Fire Rescue’s HAZMAT unit is currently assisting the Auburndale Fire Department in suppressing the…
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak
On Monday, a photograph on Spessard Holland Elementary School’s Facebook page showed teachers packed into the cafeteria for professional development training. By…
Orlando’s Holy Land Experience theme park sells to AdventHealth
The owner of Orlando Christian theme park The Holy Land Experience has sold to health care…
Can You Help Identify These Two Suspects?
Two unknown suspects recently broke into a local business in the Wabash area and stole two…
Weather 8/5/2021
A stalled frontal boundary over the gulf states is keeping the atmosphere deeply saturated. The Nation…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
The Rev. Jack Hilligoss was appointed to replace suspended commissioner, Kristen Fitzgerald
On the heels of a tumultuous summer that saw the arrest and suspension of an elected…
28 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS in Lakeland will RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES for FREE
THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!!! YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH LAKELAND!…
Suspect Calls His Molestation Actions ‘Animalistic’
A 32-year-old Lakeland man faces sexual battery charges for fondling a child under 10 years old,…
DeSantis To School Boards: You Better Not Mandate Masking Kids
Just in case there was any doubt on where Gov. Ron DeSantis stands on the issue,…
Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s in Mulberry
Just a heads up. This is the Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s in Mulberry on 37/Carter Rd.…
Skylab Innovation Center is now open
The Skylab Innovation Center is open for business! Watch for more in the coming days about…
I’m Terminal; What Are My Wife’s Options as My Survivor?
I’m 60 and my wife is 62. I have terminal Stage IV prostate cancer, but my…
WATSON CLINIC EXPANDING COVID VACCINE AVAILABILITY FOR PATIENTS
Watson Clinic is expanding appointment availability for patients who wish to receive their first or second…
THE SECOND PHASE OF OVERNIGHT SANITARY SEWER WORK CONTINUES AUGUST 9TH
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Division will continue the second phase of overnight sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in the…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Holds Successful Mid-Year Economic Update Presented by CPS Investment Advisors
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce held a successful Mid-Year Economic Update presented by CPS Investment Advisors…
Kids Tag Art program
The Kids Tag Art program was able to give back $40,779.23 to art teachers in the…
Weather 8/4/2021
An abundance of moisture is present in our upper atmosphere. As a result, coverage of rain…
Polk County is currently designated as an “Area of High Community Transmission”
Polk County, along with much of the State of Florida, is currently designated as an “Area…
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
The event is at the RP Center most register using the link below Free Groceries Personal…
Lakeland PD vs Lakeland FD
vs. | LakelandPD challenged us to an ax-throwing competition for National Night Out. All we’re saying…
Apartment Building Fire at 810 E. 1st Street
LFD Responds to an Apartment Building Fire at 810 E. 1st Street Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD)…
On August 4, 1984, Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines earned three Olympic Gold Medals
On August 4, 1984, Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines earned three Olympic Gold Medals at the 1984 Olympics…
U.S. Representative Charlie Crist/ Candidate for FL Governor Co-hosts a Polk County Hispanic Small Business & Cuban Community Roundtable
The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County will be hosting along with The Charlie Crist For…
LFD Responds to Building Fire at Sutton Place Apartments
At approximately 5:00 PM yesterday, Aug. 2, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) responded to a call for…
Did You Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Pasco County Sheriff recently sent out what appears…