FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to…
Month: September 2022
NOAA Hurricane Hunters
Specially equipped NOAA aircraft play an integral role in hurricane forecasting. Data collected during hurricanes by…
Polk County Parks and Environmental Lands sites will close Monday
In preparation for the approaching storm, all Polk County Environmental Lands sites and Natural Resources Stormwater…
Sandbag Sites to Open Sunday in Polk County
In preparation for what will be Hurricane Ian, and a high potential for more flooding, Polk County…
Breaking Down Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lanes
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World you have probably heard about Disney…
Polk County Public Schools is monitoring the path of Tropical Depression Nine which could impact Florida next week
At this time there are no changes planned to the school schedule for next week. However,…
Citrus Connection “The Squeeze” wins first place award
The Florida Public Transportation Association recognized the Citrus Connection’s marketing team at the organization’s annual conference…
Polk County Fire Rescue has a new Fire Chief
Polk County Manager announced that Dr. Hezedene Smith will be the next Fire Chief of Polk…
Florida legislator sues DeSantis claiming illegal use of state funds for the migrant relocation
A Democratic Florida state senator filed suit Thursday to stop Gov. Ron DeSantis from using state funds to…
Residential structure fire
Early this morning, #PCFR members were dispatched to a residential structure fire located in the unincorporated…
Gov. DeSantis declares a state of emergency for 24 Florida counties ahead of the storm
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 24 counties ahead of Tropical Depression…
Lakeland Commissioners adopt a $730 million budget with the message to improve police and fire departments
City commissioners have adopted a $730 million budget that arranges public safety first while holding the city’s property…
Lakeland police chief nears retirement Lakeland community panel is getting ready to select a new chief
Police Chief Ruben Garcia is scheduled to retire at the end of December after having led the agency…
ULTIMATE TEAM CHALLENGE BULL RIDING TONIGHT
Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding Friday, September 23rd, 2022 to Saturday, September 24th, 2022 Come watch…
TD 9 — Are you ready?
Are you ready? While a four and five-day forecast can have significant errors, and the model…
ADAM LUNN PROMOTED TO LAKELAND LINDER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce Adam Lunn as Assistant Director of Lakeland Linder…
Nearly 6000 have signed the petition demanding Lakeland Electric make utility prices more affordable
After a summer of high temperatures and high electric bills, thousands of people are demanding more…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- Jie Leslie
Jie Leslie is our newest Lakeland Entrepreneur and proudly has her handmade bags at Scout &…
Last seen in Lakeland: Is a husband responsible for his wife’s murder or is he imprisoned for the crime of another man?
Leo Schofield has been sitting in a prison cell for over 30 years, convicted in 1989…
Bucs Defensive End Signs On To Help Support Families Headed By Single Moms
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has partnered with One More Child for a national campaign to draw awareness…
Your Edible Landscape
Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers for tips on creating a fun and productive…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at approximately 8:39 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Polk County Fire Rescue offering bonuses to fill urgent vacancies
Staffing shortages and the impact they have had on the nation have become major issues for…
2023 K9 Calendars are hot off the press
The 2023 K9 Calendars are hot off the press and we are so excited! Our K9…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 For the North…
Multiple million dollars in losses are revealed for the Polk school district’s free health care plan
Polk County Public Schools administrators are projecting a nearly $38.1 million shortfall in its health insurance fund…
Letter to the Editor – Are TURN SIGNALS optional in Florida?!
Dear Editor, My question is….ARE TURN SIGNALS OPTIONAL IN FLORIDA?! Florida Drivers fail to use the…
SEU Presents Free Faculty Voice Recital
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will present a free faculty voice recital on Tuesday, September…
Locally Owned and Operated Ramen Restaurant to Debut in Lakeland
My Ramen, a locally owned and operated ramen restaurant, will soon make its debut at 3121 US…
I-4 EB reopens after multi-vehicle crash in Polk County; WB lanes still closed
Drivers in Polk County saw major delays Thursday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi…
Polk Parkway booths going cash-free on Friday
Starting Friday, there is no reason to carry cash when driving on the Polk Parkway. Florida’s Turnpike…
2022 Haunted Jail Tour scheduled for two weekends in October
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at 455 North…
Happening Thursday: Publix hiring event
Publix said it will host another hiring event this Thursday, and the grocery giant wants you…
PREDATORS OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Written by Van Yandell Revelation 20: 10 “And the devil that deceived them was cast into…
Letter to the Editor – Why I am voting for DeSantis and NOT Crist
Dear Editor, Greetings from North Lakeland. I am reading articles about voting for Crist as Governor,…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- ‘When In Rome Jewelry’ by Kim Williams
Kim Williams started ‘When In Rome Jewelry’ in 2017 after she inherited thousands of coins when…