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Month: November 2021
Polk Sheriff’s Charities: Turkey Day
It’s that time of year again – time for Polk Sheriff’s Charities to give away hundreds…
Straughn Trout Architects was recognized for receiving an Honor Award for Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Center
Today Straughn Trout Architects was recognized for receiving an Honor Award from AIA Tampa Bay (American…
LFD service awards
Congratulations to our #LFD service award recipients for achieving their milestone service anniversaries! Assistant Chief Rick…
SEU Football Claims Fifth Conference Title
The ground game along with a solid defensive effort helped propel Southeastern to its first conference…
Clifford the Big Red Dog – Movie Review
By Bob Garver As a child, I loved the colorful storybooks about Clifford the Big…
The Haiti Kidnapped Missionaries, consider the costs of such trips
Glenn Mollette The missionaries consisting of sixteen Americans and one Canadian kidnapped by the Haitian “400…
Get ready to “Squeeze” into downtown Lakeland
Pilot Project launches November 29 with lunchtime service The time is coming soon to “Squeeze” into…
LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE KICKS OFF HOLIDAY EVENTS
NO CHAIRS UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EVENT The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition,…
CITY OF LAKELAND HOSTS 7 TH ANNUAL HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG WEAR YOUR HOLLY-EST, JOLLY-EST ATTIRE IN SUPPORT OF THREE PARKS TRAIL
The City of Lakeland is hosting the 7th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December…
Annual Lakeland Christmas parade
On Thursday, December 2, 2021 the Annual Lakeland Christmas parade, sponsored by The Junior League of…
Rezoning for 241 multi-family housing
Meeting on Tuesday at 830 am to change the zoning for the land located behind the…
Lakeland Punk Flea Market and Art Crawl
The Lakeland Punk Flea Market, Art Crawl Florida, Buena Market, and the LDDA have partnered up…
Service Disruption Amtrak
Notice of Service Disruption due to Track Work in Tampa. Lakeland Passengers will be bused to…
Structure fire call time 8:02 pm at 5420 Wilmington Cr Medulla Lkld. 3 story structure
Smoke coming from 2nd floor Commercial fire, full 12 unit call out. 8:06 pm. on scene,…
Vehicle vs Train Wabash & Old Tampa Hwy, Possible Derailment
8:54 911 call PCFR Engine, rescue, Bat Chief & Heavy 9 on scene PCFR Requesting CSX…
Fire at Sonny’s on 98 North
Sonny’s on 98 North, Lakeland. Multiple fire engines and cops, parking lot cleared in seconds and…
FSC Women’s Basketball Collects Their First Win Of The 2021-22 Season At The GSC/SSC Challenge
Florida Southern College women’s basketball picked up their first win of the season against the University…
FSC Men’s Basketball Bounce Back in 91-56 Rout of Delta State
The Florida Southern College men’s basketball team rebounded from yesterday’s loss with a statement first win…
SEU Explosive Offensive Effort Guides Men’s Hoops Past Gyrenes
On a night where the Fire had three players post 20-plus point efforts, the Southeastern University…
SEU Women’s Basketball Stifles Ave Maria in SUN Opener
The No. 5 Southeastern University women’s basketball team turned in a stout defensive effort, as the…
COVID cases in Polk County is seeing increase again
Polk County has experienced a rise in new COVID-19 infections for the first time in 11…
FSC Mocs Women Drop Season Opener to (RV) Lee Flames at GSC/SSC Challenge
Florida Southern College women’s basketball fell to Lee, 44-63, in the first game of the GSC/SSC…
FSC Men’s Basketball Drop Season Opener in Close Battle against West Alabama
The Florida Southern College men’s basketball team came up short in their season opener against West…
Florida Strawberry Fest releases 2022 event entertainment lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival has released its lineup of headline entertainment artists for the 2022 event. …
Orlando Health new hospital in Lakeland set to open in fall of 2024
Orlando Health is officially moving forward on the construction of its Lakeland Highlands Hospital located on…
PCPS is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County to operate pop-up vaccination clinics
Polk County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County to…
Ovation Bistro: Routine inspection Oct. 27. Follow-up needed
4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 27. Follow-up needed: High-priority violations found, and administrative…
Pastor Jay Dennis returning to pulpit at new church
Jay Dennis retired pastor of Church at the Mall, is launching City Central Church, which he…
Watermain Break Roadway Repave
George Jenkins Blvd. (Watermain Break Roadway Repave) City of Lakeland, Florida (November 12, 2021) — (SR 548) George…
Winter Haven Woman with Shovel Shot Four Times, Killed By PCSO Deputy
Jessiram Rivera threatened a Polk County deputy with a shovel and refused to stop, sheriff said,…
PCSO recovered body of a Zephyrhills man and his car from a pond Thursday
The body of a Zephyrhills man was found in his car, Thursday, November 11, 2021, submerged…
Publix Announces Two Officer Promotions
Today Publix CEO Todd Jones announced two officer promotions, effective Jan. 1, 2022, to support the…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Happy Hour Scones
https://happyhourscones.com/ Our Story: On a hot August evening, three sisters sat around the kitchen table doing what…
How safe is Lakeland Regional Hospital?
New safety grades released by a national watchdog organization focused on improving health care in the…
Shooting – Limited information
PCSO reporting a shooting at 4025 Winding Vine Drive Highland City. PCSO on scene secure ems…
Two accidents happened literally in front of me today
Written by Kim Esposito Two accidents happened literally in front of me today … First was…