On Friday, #PCFR personnel responded to a vehicle versus structure call located in Lakeland, FL. Prior…
Month: June 2022
We’re glad the Sandhill Crane is okay! Thanks, Scott and Bryan!
We’re glad the Sandhill Crane is okay! Thanks, Scott and Bryan!
Three teens already on probation for burglary and other charges were arrested for armed burglary; two firearms stolen
On Thursday, June 9, 2022, Polk County Sheriff’s detectives arrested 18-year-old Chelsea May McGhee of Tampa, 17-year-old Aaliyah Fontanez…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office locates Plant City man after he fled from a fatal crash
A man who fled from a fatal crash in Polk County on Wednesday, June 8, 2022,…
If Kids Go To Drag Show Parents Should Be Charged
Gov. DeSantis said he supports a GOP lawmaker who wants parents who bring their kids to…
Summer Meals Available
Looking for summer meals info? PCPS will once again participate in the statewide Summer Breakspot program.…
BS Ranch and Farm vs Lake Hancock
420,000,000 pounds of toxic sewer sludge was dumped a quarter-mile upstream of Lake Hancock. What’s your…
$3.2 Million was awarded to the University of South Florida to contribute to the development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
The University of South Florida is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s…
Wendy’s adds a new Frosty flavor for the summer
As Wendy’s is reportedly looking to sell its company, the restaurant chain announced a new Frosty…
New Florida Funding Passes House Polk County receives 10 million dollars
Today Rep. Demings supported the passage of the Water Resource Development Act of 2022 POLK COUNTY,…
CDC Raises Monkeypox Alert, Recommends Masks during Travel, Then Removes Advice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday raised its alert level for monkeypox to level…
Come on Grady Judd we did your job – now approve the TNR program for Polk County
Editorial Communities like Polk County have outdated ordinances that are a barrier to TNR and need…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that someone installed an electrical outlet on a traffic light…
Dennis Ross suspends his campaign
Former congressman Dennis Ross of Lakeland has suspended his campaign for the open seat in U.S.…
The Queen having tea with Paddington
The Queen having tea with Paddington – incredible that at 96 and after 70 years on…
Lakeland-based Saddle Creek continues expansion with the Las Vegas distribution center
Lakeland-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced Thursday it plans to open a new distribution center in Las Vegas. The “shared-space…
The Lakeland Royals
The Lakeland Royals were coming off of their first lost as they hosted the Florida Flight…
The Bob’s Burgers Movie- Review
By Bob Garver Since premiering in 2011, “Bob’s Burgers” has very quietly become an invaluable…
Protecting our children from the shooters
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most federal career politicians end up very wealthy. They make good salaries. They…
20.4% increase in COVID cases in Polk County
New infections of COVID-19 and the positivity rate continue to rise in Polk County. The county registered…
Lakeland commission denies Lake Miriam Apartments
Commissioners will have one of three options Monday: to approve the development, to approve it with…
Customers WILL see higher bills as Lakeland Commission approves the Lakeland Electric fuel rate hike
Lakeland Commission has approved Lakeland Electric fuel rate from $40 to $60 per 1,000-kilowatt-hours starting July 1.
Letter: Lk Miriam Apts traffic and parking issues
Written by Jeff Cox, Lk Miriam Drive resident on the same side of the road west…
‘We shot him a lot’: PCSO shoots Lakeland man who threatened to kill wife, deputies
Polk County deputies shot and killed what they called an “active shooter” at a mobile home…
City News Blog: Red, White, & Kaboom 2022 – Independence Day Celebration – July 3rd
T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror…
HERE IT COMES…Customers will see higher bills as Lakeland Electric seeks to raise the fuel rate
Lakeland Electric customers are likely to see their monthly bills increase this summer by $20 a…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:…
Parking compared Lk Miriam to Mirrorton
A Letter to the Mayor and Commissioners, Friday morning before the City Commission agenda study at…
Lakeland solicits new proposals for new management of RP Funding Center
Lakeland officials are enquiring to see if they can save taxpayers money by hiring a management…
DeSantis vetoes $50 million for Lakeland courthouse to house new appellate court
The construction of a state courthouse in Lakeland will have to wait. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Florida gets millions from U.S. DOT
In the Tampa Bay and Orlando area, the agency includes up to $15,875,000 for the Tampa…
Lk Miriam Apartments – City of Lakeland rules
Written by Linda Bagley Wiggs Google Lakeland Land Development Code 4.11 parking to find this. The…
Motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles
At approximately 7:30 AM on June 2nd, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call of…
The city of Lakeland has launched an interactive survey of South Florida Avenue ‘road diet’
The city of Lakeland launched an online survey Wednesday asking those who live, work and play along…
Tropical Storm Watch for most of Florida
The Hurricane Center in its 5 p.m. advisory Thursday began issuing a Tropical Storm Watch for most…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022 For the North…
SWAN DIVE – January through December is HETEROSEXUAL MONTH!
Satire There IS no day for straight people! It’s unfair!’ January through December will now be…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022 For the North…
Contractors Challenge New Florida Insurance Law
Contractors in the past have been able to recover their attorney fees from insurers if they…