Mayor Bill Mutz said, “This is a serious disappointment, and that’s about all we can say”.…
Year: 2021
Florida Tropics host Ontario Fury in sixth Major Arena Soccer League home opener Saturday
The Florida Tropics will look to remain undefeated in home openers in the Major Arena Soccer…
2 Dead Following Plane Crash into Lake Arietta in Auburndale
UPDATE: Officials say the plane is an amphibious type private airplane and it is locally registered. However,…
Winter Haven man arrested for hacking into Polk State College database and possession of child pornography
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, PCSO detectives arrested 38-year-old Brandon James Diaz of Winter Haven for hacking into the…
Prostitution and drug activities on Ohio street
Written by Cindy Lott Bad employee can cause a bad name for a company the company…
MAGIC FALL TO SPURS AT HOME
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Austin Spurs…
Have you seen Mercedes McLeod?
Detectives are attempting to locate 17-year-old Mercedes McLeod. Mercedes was observed at approximately 5:40 a.m. on…
PCSO Detectives investigating shooting in north Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the shooting of a man who broke into the…
Unidentified Man Dies in East Lakeland Fire
An unidentified man died inside a manufactured home during a structure fire Thursday in Lakeland. Polk…
Lakeland woman arrested for DUI Manslaughter for a vehicle crash that occurred earlier this year in Lakeland
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, PCSO detectives arrested 54-year-old Lisa Breeding of Lakeland for DUI Manslaughter and other charges…
Distribution Center sold for $27.3M in Lakeland Florida
Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of McLane Distribution Center, a 211,113-square-foot distribution center located…
Join the Lakeland Magic for our annual Holiday Party
Join the Lakeland Magic for our annual Holiday Party presented by RP Funding for game 2…
Polk County Pursuit & Arrest
On December 16th at 9:59 AM, FHP Troopers located a stolen 2010 Hyundai Accent traveling eastbound on…
A Farewell Party to LKLD Live w/ Nightrain!
LAST SHOW @ LKLD LIVE! Nightrain, A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses will be blowing the…
Lkld Live to close at the end of December
Lkld Live, a 6-year-old nonprofit arts organization that gave a platform to musicians and artists that…
The history of the Polk Theatre
The history of the Polk Theatre is nothing short of amazing. Elvis Presley performed right here…
BALLY SPORTS FLORIDA TO TELEVISE 10 LAKELAND MAGIC GAMES
Bally Sports Florida, the exclusive network home of the Orlando Magic, announced plans to televise 10…
‘Tropics Blitz’ will offer free tickets to all Florida Tropics MASL games in Lakeland this season
Local sports fans will get a chance to see professional indoor soccer action at the RP…
Coronavirus Cases Up 9 Percent Recently In Polk County
Coronavirus cases continue to climb nationally as many parts of the country enter respiratory virus season.…
JANUARY 1 2022 2nd Annual Prayer Walk
Start off the new year on January 1, 2022 taking a walk and praying for Lakeland. …
SPURS OUTLAST MAGIC IN CLOSE MATCHUP
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Austin Spurs…
REALTOR of the year Jim Hampton
Lakeland Realtors hosted their Annual Installation & Awards Luncheon last week. We want to congratulate all…
SoCalled Lakeland Mall Shooting
Written by Tyishia Nekia Snell The “Lakeland Mall Shooting” Literally Happened in Front of me at…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis recently issued an executive order blocking…
REX FLOYD CANNED TUNA CONCERT ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO BAND EMERGENCY
The December 17th Canned Tuna Concert with REX FLOYD will be rescheduled to a later date because of a…
The Egg Factory – Review
Written by Linda Krzywkowski We went to The Egg Factory on Combee Rd this week for…
California to enact statewide indoor mask mandate
The mandate will be in effect from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, officials say. Dr. Mark…
Polk County Sheriff deputies are investigating a crash involving a man and a horse
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Anderson Road, between Nichols Road…
Congratulations to Rita’s Italian Ice
Congratulations to Rita’s Italian Ice for opening their new location in the Market Square Shopping Center…
Rural Florida Cites Need for Better Cheaper Broadband
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress contains $65…
Lakeland High School substitute teacher arrested for sex with student
A 20-year old substitute English teacher at Lakeland High School was arrested by detectives from the…
Scammers continue to threaten service disconnections
Scammers continue to threaten service disconnections. Lakeland Electric will never demand immediate payment via prepaid card…
Lakeland Magic Back Home this week
Back home in Lakeland this week! Join us Tuesday & Thursday for two big games and…
Meet five month-old Paige and her brother Paisley
Introducing two gorgeous kittens available for adoption. Meet five month-old Paige and her brother, Paisley, who…
WEEKLY RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION
STUFF THE CAN-PLACE ALL ITEMS INSIDE GARBAGE CART The City of Lakeland Division of Solid Waste…
West Side Story – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I first saw 1961’s “West Side Story” in a middle school music…
Somehow, some way, may this be a Christmas worth remembering
Dr. Glenn Mollette We had difficulties when we were growing up in Martin county, Kentucky but…
Retail theft occurred at the Kangaroo Express
The following is a PCSO case that has been spotlighted here once before, but new photos…