Yesterday, we officially welcomed four new teams to our elite K-9 unit. Officer Javier Perez &…
Year: 2021
UNITED GOES SUPERSONIC
United becomes first U.S. airline to sign aircraft purchase agreement with Boom Supersonic United will purchase…
Have You Seen Brian Morvillo?
UPDATE: Brian has been located. Officers are trying to locate 19-year-old Brian Morvillo who was last…
Hi there! We’re Sammy and Bambi
We were found roaming the streets together. No one came looking for us, so now we’re…
Despite DeSantis’ ‘vaccine passport’ ban, COVID vaccination can still be required in Florida
Florida’s so-called vaccine passport ban falls short, says the head of a Central Florida nonprofit legal organization that…
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed June 21st For Training
The Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County reports that its Service Centers will be closed on…
CITY OF LAKELAND DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE STARTS RECYCLING SUPERSTAR PROGRAM
The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste is starting a new program where a Recycling…
Kiwanis Club Lakeland gives away scholarship
Every Year @kiwaniscluboflakeland aways up to 5, $1,000 Kiwanis Club of Lakeland Scholarships. Candidates must have…
“Love Doggo Treats” Sells Special Dog Treats Made By Three Special High School Friends
All the treats are freshly baked from all-natural ingredients, ensuring that they taste good to pets and are…
Surgery renovations will allow TLC PetSnip to increase its surgical capacity
TLC PetSnip-Polk County is the only non-profit spay/neuter and wellness clinic in Lakeland is expanding its…
National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and what better way to celebrate than by…
Operation Pop-Top leads Lakeland Clerk Arrested for Second Time This Year for Illegal Alcohol Sales
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies visited seven convenience stores on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in an…
Man accused of shooting somebody in the face over dog dispute has ‘anger issues,’ says Sheriff Grady Judd
He denied firing a gun at anybody, investigators said. A Lakeland man faces a long list…
Meet Ruthy
I’m an affectionate, lap-sitting cuddlebug, so maybe we could watch TV together? Or, I could warm…
Public Notice of Pollution
Notice of Submission Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the…
County Road 630 in Frostproof Closing at Rail Crossing for 10 Days
Asphalt paving repairs will close the Florida Midland Railroad crossing on County Road 630 just east…
HISTORIC HOME ON EAST ORANGE STREET WILL BE MOVED TO PARCEL ON EAST LIME STREET
The moving company out of Jacksonville, Florida that was contracted to move a historic home in…
Anti-mask group files lawsuit against Polk County schools to halt the use of masks on children
Nearly four dozen families have joined together to file a lawsuit against Polk County Public Schools demanding…
Florida Polytechnic University’s new Applied Research Center received full funding
Florida Polytechnic University’s new Applied Research Center received full funding to complete its construction. The state legislature and Gov. Ron…
DeSantis signs $100B Florida budget after vetoing $1.5B
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $100 billion budget Wednesday after vetoing $1.5 billion, including $1 billion…
Lakeland Flying Tigers Baseball is celebrating 4th of July celebration on June 26th- with our BIGGEST fireworks spectacular
We’re celebrating early! Join us for our 4th of July celebration on June 26th- with our…
Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland receives a new passenger bus
Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland sends out a huge thank you to the team at Bartow…
We caught this ‘Low-down, no-good’ ex-con caught peeping tom in Auburndale, says Polk Sheriff Grady
A Polk County man has been arrested for voyeurism, and the sheriff is crediting the community…
Polk County Public Schools is partnering with DOH to make COVID-19 vaccines available at no cost to all PCPS students, employees, and their families
Polk County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County to…
Lakeland Highland Scrub Closed After Brush Fire
A significant brush fire in the Lakeland Highland Scrub Tuesday afternoon has temporarily closed the property,…
LEGOLAND Florida the good and the unacceptable …..
The park is clean and the Model Citizens (employees are called that) were helpful and it…
Congratulations to Tommy Pollock
Congratulations to Tommy Pollock who retires this week after a 36-year career in education. Thirty-one of…
Lakeland Fire Department Driver Engineer/Paramedic Derek McBrayer received the Florida Elks Association First Responder of the Year-Firefighter Award
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) Driver Engineer/Paramedic Derek McBrayer received the Florida…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Judge Lori Winstead to fill an opening on the 10th Judicial Circuit Court
Winstead, 41, has been a Polk County Court judge since 2019. She will succeed Judge Steven…
President Biden to announce a slew of immunization efforts for “Month of Action,” including Anheuser-Busch beer giveaway
President Joe Biden has 32 days and 18 million people to go to meet his July…
Auburndale Man Dies in House Fire
A 61-year-old man was found dead following a residential structure fire early Wednesday morning. The man,…
City of Lakeland Water Utilities has released the 2020 Drinking Water Report
City of Lakeland Water Utilities Customers: Check your email inbox or visit LakelandGov.net/WaterQuality to view or…
NATIONAL POWERSPORT AUCTIONS BREAK GROUND ON FUTURE 140,000 SQ. FT. FACILITY IN FLORIDA
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), the nation’s leader in powersport remarketing, held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, celebrating…
FREE EVENT: Hurricane Planning for the Landscape
Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County for a webinar with tips on hurricane planning for the landscape!…
The City of Lakeland, Parks & Recreation Department, is excited to introduce “Arts & Rec!”
The City of Lakeland, Parks & Recreation Department, is excited to introduce “Arts & Rec!” A…
Gov. DeSantis signs transgender athlete ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Tuesday a controversial ban on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports at the…
DISCOVER YOUR INNER NINJA DURING LEGO® NINJAGO® DAYS AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT
For three weekends in June, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s guests will “discover their inner ninja” and meet their…