Congratulations to Officer Brent Behrens on being honored with the Polk County Police Chiefs Association’s Officer…
Month: January 2022
Slight uptick golf cart thefts in Lakeland
Lakeland Police Department said there has been a slight uptick golf cart thefts but as long…
Badcock puts 35 stores, three distribution centers and HQ on the Market
Badcock Home Furniture is selling 42 properties, including its Mulberry headquarters and a 371,240-square-foot distribution center…
Letter to the editor — Carpenters Home Church……the fall of a church with scandal that plagued it
Now, Ignited Church has SOLD their building on 98N in Lakeland across the street from Wal-Mart. …
Florida monoclonal antibody sites shutting down after FDA revokes emergency use authorization
The Florida Department of Health announced an abrupt end to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the Food…
Redeeming Love – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Redeeming Love” is a cross between a Christian movie, a mushy romance,…
America’s housing dilemma rent or own? Do what works for you.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Buying almost anything today is expensive because of the current supply and…
So how many Lakeland city employees are NOT vaccinated for COVID-19?
The Lakeland Gazette recently asked Kevin Cook Director of Communications of City of Lakeland a few…
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
Polk County Utilities has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice that was issued on Friday, Jan.…
Florida Tropics 10, Dallas Sidekicks 6
The Florida Tropics got four power play goals, and for the third consecutive game reached double…
Lakeland Regional joins national study to see if ivermectin works against COVID-19
Polk County’s largest hospital system is putting ivermectin to the test — administering the parasite drug…
Polk City man already in jail for unlicensed contracting and fraud additionally charged in separate case
Polk County Jail inmate Richard McDermott (DOB 12/28/70) who was arrested on a warrant in September for Unlicensed…
Polk County School bus driver arrested for felony criminal mischief
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 47-year-old Vernorris Rambow of Kissimmee, a Polk County Public Schools school bus…
The Well can help underrepresented entrepreneurs sustain their business
The Well will provide our community with the resources and tools to help it thrive and…
Florida Tropics 15, Dallas Sidekicks 4
Nine different players had multi-point nights as the Florida Tropics rolled past the Dallas Sidekicks, 15-4,…
Lakeland Regional Health opens COVID care clinic for patients with mild symptoms
There’s now another option for COVID-19 patients to receive medical care in Lakeland as doctors at…
Boil Water Notice issued for Rolling Oak Subdivision
Polk County Utilities has issued a Department of Health-required Precautionary Boil Water notice due to a…
Child Porn — Lakeland Woman Arrested
A Lakeland woman faces multiple child pornography charges in connection with a plan to sell naked…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Names Amy Wiggins as New President and CEO
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Amy Wiggins has been selected as…
Update Francisco Cabrera “Man in custody after dangerous vehicle pursuit”
The suspect is still admitted to Lakeland Regional Health in serious condition. He is currently being…
Say Hello! to these two cute faces…Tinker and her brother, Taylor
This dynamic duo, are approximately 7 months old and are looking for their forever home .…
Man in custody after dangerous vehicle pursuit in Polk County
A man is in custody after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a dangerous pursuit through…
LAKELAND CAMELLIA SHOW — Together Church – February 5
The Lakeland Camellia Society will host its annual Camellia Show and Sale on February 5th from 1…
PORTION OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE TO CLOSE RESURFACING AND REMOVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Construction is wrapping up on Summit Consulting’s new eight story 135,000 square foot building located at…
LFD wanted to show some love LFD Maintenance Division ……
We wanted to show some love for our Maintenance Division because they certainly deserve it! Firefighting…
Shooting in Polk County — Car Jacking
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who is also a sworn member of the ATF task…
What Every Seller Should Look For in An Offer
Written by S&D Real Estate Services Are you selling your home and reviewing several offers? It’s…
PCSO deputies rescued an Auburndale man who had fallen into a creek; he was suffering from hypothermia
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area off of Dawn Heights Drive…
New Tampa Highway Closed due to Police Investigation
New Tampa Highway between Airport/Galloway Rd and Chestnut Road is closed due to a police investigation.…
Lakeland’s Business Community Celebrated at Catapult’s Third Annual Entrepreneur Awards
Catapult held its 3rd annual Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards this past Wednesday, January 12, where it celebrated and…
White House to give away 400 million N95 masks beginning next week
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting…