On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at approximately 4:16 p.m., officers from the Lakeland Police Department responded…
Year: 2021
Prince Philip’s funeral to be at Windsor Castle on April 17
Prince Philip’s royal ceremonial funeral will take place on April 17 at Windsor Castle. A slimmed-down…
Suspect Arrested In Death of Child
On Friday, April 9, 2021, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers from the Lakeland Police Department responded…
Lakeland Linder International Airport ready for Sun n Fun 2021
Preparations for #SNF21 are well underway! The Turf runway 8/26 is stripped and ready for all…
Update on the Dopey ride car
The Lakeland Antique Mall would like to update everyone who inquired about the Disney “Snow White’s…
New Lakeland Central Park Logistics Hub Preview
A sneak peek at plans for the new Lakeland Central Park logistics hub next to the…
Lakeland Man Steals From Goodwill Drop Off & Flees From Deputy
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man late Tuesday night, April 6, 2021, after he…
N. Wabash Avenue in Lakeland Closing for Three Days
Roadwork related to the construction of a new Circle K will close N. Wabash Avenue just…
Two Rail Crossings on Old Highway 60 in Mulberry to Close for Repairs Next Week
CSX Transportation plans to consecutively close two rail crossings on Old Highway 60 in Mulberry next…
20 years of free medical services to Polk County’s uninsured
Thousands of Polk County residents over the past 20 years are grateful for the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Healthcare…
HOLLIS GARDEN CERTIFIED AS BUTTERFLY GARDEN BY NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION
Hollis Garden was recently recertified as a butterfly garden with the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)…
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, the occasionally irascible but always stalwart husband of Queen Elizabeth…
A follow-up to the arrest of Eric M. Lipman General Counsel of the Florida Elections Commission
The affiant to arrest ….. On 24 FEB 2021, your affiant, a member of the Internet…
Tampa Bay Braces for Red Tide Outbreak After Toxic Wastewater Leak
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection The uncontrolled release of millions of gallons of polluted wastewater…
Polk County Fire Rescue’s cadets worked hard
While other students spent their last weekend of spring break relaxing or soaking up some rays…
Meet Larry Marshall
By PCSO Meet Larry Marshall from Haines City. Hint: he’s the guy standing next to Sheriff…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce HONORS Awards
Tuesday, April 27th, 20215:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.RP Funding Center701 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815…
Florida Elections Commission general counsel arrested on child porn charges
UPDATE 11 am 4/8/2021 Eric Lipman RELEASED TO PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION LIPMANN MUST HAVE NO DEVICES WITH…
CITY OF LAKELAND WATER UTILITY ADOPTS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS
Starting April 30, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities will implement a new way that embraces…
Bonnet Springs Park News
Once the Park opens you will have many options to walk, run, roll, or bike throughout…
Calling all goblins and ghoulies
Universal Orlando plans to hold Halloween Horror Nights this year after canceling the event in 2020…
Sun ’n Fun Expecting Record Crowds
The news came as a big surprise even to the event organizers, who have now dropped…
Firefighters Battle Blaze Overnight.
At approximately 3:15 AM, Wednesday, April 7, #Lakeland #Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 2121…
COhatch is coming to Lakeland
Co-working spaces are going to downtown Lakeland across from Munn Park. Ohio-based co-working company COhatch, has announced…
Can I Still Suspend My Social Security Benefits?
Is it still possible to suspend Social Security benefits for a time? And, if so, how…
Polk State College to host virtual open house events in April and May
Polk State College will host live, virtual open house events in English and Spanish starting on…
Lakeland Commission seat results – Runoff Scheduled May 4
Lakeland held a special election to fill the remainder of the term for the Southeast Lakeland…
Dozens of Lakeland police officers and their families took to the city’s streets
Dozens of Lakeland police officers and their families took to the city’s streets on Monday afternoon…
WATER MAIN BREAK – 3405 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
City crews are working to repair a 12” water main break in the vicinity of 3405…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS SPECIALIST TO LEAD NEW DERMATOLOGY OFFICE IN BRANDON
Watson Clinic is proud to introduce a new addition to their team of expert skincare specialists. Felicia…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida security guard recently died after being attacked…
Violence in America, don’t be surprised
By Glenn Mollette The most recent attack at the United States Capitol will most likely insure…
Vaccine Passports, Wrong for Floridians and Americans Everywhere
OP-ED We fully support Governor Ron DeSantis in his decision to reject the Federal proposal of…
Godzilla vs. Kong Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Godzilla vs Kong” is a follow-up to “Godzilla” (2014), “Kong: Skull Island”…
From Vaccines to Healthcare, COVID Amplifies Inequities for Autistic Community
By Michayla Savitt April is World Autism Acceptance Month, and groups that advocate for people on the…
The Read Lakeland Group Looks To Improve Adult Literacy In The Community
Currently, it is estimated that 24% of adults living in Lakeland are functioning at the lowest…
Despite Smooth Elections, FL Bill Adds Restrictions to Vote-By-Mail
By Trimmel Gomes New restrictions to voting by mail in Florida could endanger the vote of…
McIntosh Unit 3, Lakeland’s last remaining coal-burning plant, will continue to operate through tomorrow and shut down on Monday, April 5
Lakeland’s coal-burning plant is expected to continue operations for four days longer than first estimated, through…