Hey everyone! Give a big welcome to an adorable little face new to the rescue–Puddles. This…
Day: October 4, 2022
Lakeland Electric Restoration Complete – Hurricane Ian Update 10/4 at 9:00 p.m.
Lakeland Electric thanks our customers for the privilege of serving them, especially after Hurricane Ian roared…
Governor Ron DeSantis Gives Updates on Recovery Efforts in Lee and Charlotte Counties
Today, Governor DeSantis visited the City of Port Charlotte in Charlotte County and the City of…
Polk County Environmental Lands has seven sites open while some remain closed, post-Hurricane Ian
Several Polk County Environmental Lands sites are open following Hurricane Ian. These sites include Crooked Lake…
Hurricane Ian update 101 FL Deaths Homes ‘Unlivable’ 430K without Power
Nearly one week after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, more…
Hurricane Ian Kills 1 in Polk County and Power Nearly Restored
During a news conference on Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reported one confirmed death in Polk…
American Red Cross Continues to Provide Urgent Support Following Hurricane Ian
Tens of thousands of people in Florida are struggling with the devastation left behind by Hurricane…
FEMA, Federal Partners Continue Ian Response and Urgent Community Recovery
FEMA has approved more than $70 million for Florida survivors to jump start recovery efforts, as…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that National German-American Day this year will be celebrated on…
The Florida Supreme Court disciplined 13 attorneys recently, including two from Lakeland
Among the disciplinary actions announced: Jeffrey Edward Appel of Lakeland was suspended for 90 days, effective…
21-year-old Polk County deputy killed while serving warrant
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Tuesday morning that a deputy was shot and killed overnight…