Editorial — Updated Are they idiots or just plain stupid? Polk County Commissioner Neil Combee said…
Month: September 2021
Update: Shooter kills 4, including baby, shoots 11-year-old girl multiple times, Sheriff Grady Judd says
Four people were killed, an 11-year-old girl was shot and deputies came under fire early Sunday in a…
Fight Breaks Out at Walt Disney World Ferry
A scary scene took place yesterday evening as a fight broke out on a Walt Disney…
Polk County Public School District has released their new COVID-19 Dashboard
The Polk County Public School District has released their new COVID-19 Dashboard, which allows users to…
4 people, including infant dead by ‘Survivalist’ shooter on meth, says Polk County Sheriff
Five people were shot and four are dead, including an infant, after an active shooter situation…
The Latina Leads & Conexiones Project for Middle School Aged Latina Girls & Boys
The PR/Hispanic and local LULAC Women’s Council of Florida 7269 (aka WOMEN 4 Lulac) has been…
Lakeland Fire Department was recognized as a Mission: Lifeline – EMS GOLD PLUS agency
Lakeland Fire Department was recognized by the American Heart Association as a Mission: Lifeline – EMS…
Polk Co. commissioner drafts letter asking Gov. DeSantis to make ivermectin widely available
Polk County commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on whether or not to send a letter…
Federal unemployment programs end after this weekend
Vital unemployment programs that were put in place nationwide at the start of the pandemic end…
Five Below and Burlington coming to Merchants Walk on S Florida Ave
The sign out front at Merchants Walk shopping plaza may still bear the Stein Mart name but the…
Construction has started on new Culver’s in North Lakeland
Nate Devine has been busy this year as a Culver’s franchise owner. “I moved to Florida to open…
The PCSO Dodge Chargers are good patrol cars. Those engines really purr
The PCSO Dodge Chargers are good patrol cars. Those engines really purr. But on Thursday, September…
Lakeland City Commissioner Phillip Walker Elected President of Florida League of Cities, Inc
Florida League of Cities Elects New Officers for 2021-2022 – Lakeland City Commissioner Phillip Walker Elected…
2021 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K – September 11, 2021
2021 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K – September 11, 2021 Register Today with Coupon Code HONOR21 and…
Electrical Fire at Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates
Electrical Fire at Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates Approximately 1:45 PM on Sept. 2, Lakeland Fire…
LFD Crews Respond to a Building Fire of Multi-family Dwelling
LFD Crews Respond to a Building Fire of Multi-family Dwelling Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a…
Weather 9/2/21
Written by Omar González Remnants of Ida continue to move across the northeast, as it leaves…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Note from Lakeland Fire Department
Candles are pretty but they cause a lot of home fires. It’s an open flame, which…
Labor Day Holiday Schedules
Parks & Recreation Labor Day Holiday Schedules Monday, September 6 CLOSED: All Libraries, Recreation Centers, and…
Here’s some “ABC’s” to saving water inside
Here’s some “ABC’s” to saving water inside: Always turn off the tap while brushing your teeth…
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day Some of our adorable gingers were previously adopted as well as some that are available.
Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc website https://savingpawsrescueoffl.com phone +1 863-336-1265 email [email protected]
Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association volunteers will be selling at the Lakeland Downtown Farmer’s Curb…
Recent graduation at Polk State College’s Institute of Public Safety
Polk State College’s Institute of Public Safety Lindsey Sishan received the Preceptor of the Year Award.…
DAN SIGNOR KICKS-OFF CANNED TUNA CONCERT SERIES
The City of Lakeland is hosting a new live music series called the Canned Tuna Concerts…
Governor reappoints two Polk State District Board of Trustees members
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday the reappointments of Teresa V. Martinez and Mark Turner to…