SMOKE / TRAFFIC ALERT: Smoke was reported near the Kraft Rd & Frontage Rd S intersection…
Month: April 2022
Help us find Jojo
We need your help to locate one of our cats who’s missing. Yesterday, while participating in…
Sun n Fun Sunday Schedule
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 – 1:30 – 5:00 PERFORMER AIRCRAFT U.S. SOCOM PARA-COMMANDOS PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM SUPER…
First Light Yoga
The first, First Light Yoga at Hollis Garden was Awwwesome! We hope everyone who made it…
Lakeland man died Saturday morning after hitting a tree
A Lakeland man died Saturday morning after hitting a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.…
New Bridgewater substation
Lakeland Electric hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bridgewater substation. Substations are…
1,586 SCHOOL BOOK BANS AND RESTRICTIONS IN 86 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS 26 STATES
First-of-its-Kind Banned Books Index Finds Censors Target 1,145 Unique Book Titles The literary and free expression…
Sun n Fun Saturday Schedule
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 – 1:30 – 5:00 PERFORMER AIRCRAFT U.S. SOCOM PARA-COMMANDOS PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM GENE…
Lakeland teacher arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office for inappropriate sexual conduct with two students
A teacher from Crossroads Christian School in Lakeland (615 Old Polk CityRoad) was arrested by the…
Sun n Fun Friday Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 – 1:30 – 5:00 PERFORMER AIRCRAFT U.S. SOCOM PARA-COMMANDOS PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM GENE…
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus at Sun n Fun
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus will be on static display for the rest of the week at #SNF22.…
Couple names newborn son after Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
New parents Terry and Jillian recently welcomed their newborn baby boy into the world. His name? Grady James.…
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2022 Likely To Be Active
Florida residents might want to stock up on water, batteries, canned food and plywood to board…
Polk County to seek legal remedies against BS Ranch
The Polk County Commission stated that it is ready for the county to take legal action…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo HonorsCity of Lakeland Police Department Hero with U.S.A.F. Thunderbird Flight
A tradition as part of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is the announcement of the…
Sun N Fun Thursday Schedule
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 – 1:30 – 5:00 PERFORMER AIRCRAFT U.S. SOCOM PARA-COMMANDOS PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM GENE…
Governor DeSantis signed into law today, NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT.
Click on the link to hear Governor DeSantis speak about this wonderful bill being signed into…
Emergency Gas Line Repairs Close East Lake Parker Drive for Up to Three Days
Emergency repairs are underway to repair a Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) pipeline along East Lake Parker…
CCDF-USA Polk County Monthly Meeting, April 14th at 6:30 pm
Please join us for CCDF-USA Polk’s monthly meeting on Thursday, April 14th at 6:30 pm! We…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a cheer coach was recently arrested for accusations of…
Investment Property Owners: Tax Deductions You Should Know
If you own a rental property and aren’t sure how that affects your taxes, then this…
Can You Locate Mr. Ronald Strong?
On the evening of March 22, 2022, Ronald Strong, age 63, was reported missing to the…
Lakeland Royals wins first home game
The Lakeland Royals made history by playing their first FBA basketball games Saturday night against the…
CCDF meeting April 7th, 2022
April Meeting – Thursday, April 7 at 5 PM Where: Believers’ Fellowship Church 5240 N. Socrum…
Photos of Sun n Fun 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720297881155
Lakeland Area CSX Railroad Crossing Closures Update
Several railroad crossing repairs by CSX Transportation in the Lakeland and Kathleen areas of Polk County have finished,…
Bad Jokes and Slapping People
Dr. Glenn Mollette In a civil, polite society we shouldn’t run around slapping comedians, politicians, radio…
Morbius – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I have probably seen more trailers for “Morbius” than any other movie…
BATTLE OF THE BADGES 2022 – LPD RETAINS THEIR TITLE
Team LakelandPD once again took home the hardware at the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges…
Letter to the Editor: LK Miriam Apts- Affordable housing?
Written by Linda Bagley Wiggs LlkdNOW reported April 2, 2022: Mayor Mutz said in the “Humanity,…
Letter to the Editor: Let’s be All in for All Lakelanders
Written by Saga Stevin In regard to this 244 unit proposal. Keep in mind that what…
Lakeland Magic Defeat Celtics In Thrilling Overtime Season Finale
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Maine Celtics, NBA…
World War II Veteran, Corporal Herman Jenkins 103rd birthday
What an honor and privilege it was to share World War II Veteran, Corporal Herman Jenkins,…
Rat Colony Beneath D.C. Disgusted To Find City Infested With Politicians
A rat colony underneath Washington, D.C. recently became aware of a surface world with blue skies,…