Florida released its new guidance for COVID-19 testing Thursday. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr.…
Month: January 2022
Ring in the New Year with These Home Maintenance Tasks
by S&D Real Estate Why is home maintenance so important? It’s easier and cheaper to do than…
The City Manager warns city commissioners on 2/26/21 that the lease agreements with LRH WILL impact the timeline to build fire stations in Lakeland
On March 2, 2021 the Lakeland City Commission voted to amend the current Lease and Transfer…
Fresh Kitchen is coming to Lakeland
Fresh Kitchen, is a Tampa-based build-your-own-bowl restaurant chain The restaurant has received preliminary site plan approval…
Is the City Commission kicking the can on public safety, why??
What does it take to get Public Safety TOP PRIORITY with the city commission? Will this…
CSX Railroad Upgrades to Slow Kathleen Area Traffic
Starting Monday, January 10, track repairs by CSX Transportation will close railroad crossings at Deeson Road,…
Rail Replacement Project to Close Old Tampa Highway for 11 Days
A project to remove and replace the railroad crossing at a spur servicing the Southern Glazer’s…
Free New Business Training!
The Lakeland Chamber is in search of new or existing businesses in the greater Lakeland area…
Smoke alarms save lives!
Written by LFD We know you have heard it many times, but the #LFD#firefighters want to…
Vehicle vs pedestrian crash
Auburndale Police Chief Andy Ray discussed a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that occurred within the intersection…
NBA G LEAGUE RESUMES REGULAR SEASON
After a short delay to allow NBA G League teams time to replenish their rosters following…
Frontline Doctor Highlights His Preferred COVID-19 Treatments
While the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus seems to be causing less severe disease…
Ben Frazier, a Jacksonville community activist, was arrested
Community activist arrested before Gov. DeSantis’ press conference in Jacksonville BY COURTESY: BOB SELF/FLORIDA TIMES-UNION JANUARY…
Polk County Animal Control plans to convert Polk County into a no-kill county
Polk County has set a goal of becoming a no-kill county by 2025 and has already…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Board of Directors & Executive Committee
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the following business leaders have been…
A Reminder About COVID-19 Procedures Before Students Return on Jan. 4
From Superintendent Frederick Heid: Dear parents and guardians, I trust that you and your loved ones…
Fire Safety Should Be Priority ONE, but all we are hearing is excuses, why?
“We’re looking at a nine to 12 minute response time which we’re not comfortable with,” said…
Say hello to Vivianne!
Say hello to Vivianne! She is an 8 month-old dilute calico with an adorable bobbed tail.…
Auburndale man arrested by PCSO for fatal crash in August
Traffic Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Auburndale man on Friday, December…
35th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast 2022
Allen & Company of Florida, LLC, and the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce present the Economic Forecast…
What Lakeland Chamber Committee Should You Join?
Are you or anyone in your organization looking to get more involved with the Chamber initiatives,…
Holiday Leftovers – Three Movie Reviews
By Bob Garver It has been well-established that “Spider-Man: Far From Home” dominated the box…
Develop a plan for 2022
written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Proverbs 29.18 “Where there is no vision the people perish. “Everyone…
FESTIVITIES HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR- JAZZ IN THE PARK, MLK PARADE
Festivities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior and MLK Day include a jazz concert taking place…
CITY OF LAKELAND QUALITY OF LIFE ONLINE SURVEY
LKLDVIEW Survey is live January 1-31, 2022 The City of Lakeland is currently conducting the annual LKLD VIEW…
Navarette, Carvalho shine as Eastern-division leading Tropics roll past Utica City FC, 10-3
Ricardo Carvalho scored four times, and goalkeeper Jorge Navarette – making only his second ever start…
Doctor Submits Fluvoxamine EUA Application to FDA
— Group of physician-scientists believes data support authorization for treating COVID-19 It took about 4 days…
2 wanted in fire Damage to Key West buoy
Key West police are searching for two individuals they say lit a Christmas tree on fire…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, January 1, 2022, at approximately 4:46 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
TROPICS START FIRST OF SEVEN HOME GAMES IN JANUARY WITH VISIT BY UTICA CITY FC SUNDAY
The Florida Tropics will open 2022 at home with seven straight games at the RP Funding…
Trauma Alert – Car crash 98 south and Crystal Lake
98 blocked both directions in Lakeland, Crystal Lake area. 2 trauma alerts, extrication. Have to re-route…
BREAKING NEWS – The Lakeland Grinch is out of jail on bond
Judge Grode ordered $8250.00 bond for RAHEIM JAMAAR JOHNSON and Johnson was released in 12/31/2021 spending…
Series LPD: About Us
ABOUT US The Lakeland Police Department is composed of the Administrative Bureau (Chief’s office), the Neighborhood Services…
New Year’s Baby at Lakeland Regional Health
Welcome to 2022 and a special welcome to baby girl Jade Lynn Sullivan born at 1:09am…