I-75 is closed between mile markers 179 and 191 Please be advised that the Myakka River…
Year: 2022
Storytime Oct 4
Come join us as we bring stories to life and create amazing, interactive learning experiences for…
Sheriff Grady Judd sent first responders to Fort Myers
As the caravan of sheriff’s deputy vehicles pulled away, their sirens screamed the welcoming sound that…
Lakeland Electric Update 9 pm 9/30
At 9:00 p.m., we are reporting 18,000 customers without power. We are seeing the damage of…
Boil Water Notices: Lakeland 10 different ones in going now
Water Utilities is working hard to ensure you have clean drinking water. The City of Lakeland…
Lakeland Electric working on restoring our power
Grand River Dam Authority from Oklahoma, is back in town helping us restore power to our…
Power outage numbers and maps
Power companies across the area have started working to restore power to affected areas. TECO said…
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center…
Florida gas tax holiday to go into effect Saturday
Saturday marks the beginning of Florida’s month-long gas tax holiday, which Gov. Ron DeSantis sought from…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Randy Richburg, Artist
Randy Richburg is Lakeland’s, creative heart and soul. He captures every aspect of our beautiful city…
Lakeland Hurricane Debris Hotline:
As restoration efforts have started, the City of Lakeland Crews is working hard to clear roadways…
CITY OF LAKELAND HURRICANE IAN RESTORATION EFFORTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 – AFTERNOON UPDATE – 2:30 PM The City of Lakeland is now in…
The Silvermoon Drive-In was damaged
The management said they are working on the repairs. “We took a little punch.” Anyone who…
Did Hurricane Ian damage your home or vehicle? Hurricane Ian victims may apply to FEMA for financial help
President Biden declared much of Florida a major disaster area on Thursday following Hurricane Ian’s destructive…
Devastation in Lee County
This morning Sheriff Carmine Marceno took a tour of Lee County to begin assessing the damage…
Polk County EOC Update
Winds had largely subsided in Lakeland by sunrise. Paul Womble, Polk County’s Director of Emergency Management,…
Hurricane Ian Debris Hotline
Beginning Friday, September 30, all Polk County residents with questions regarding hurricane debris are advised to…
Lakeland Electric is assessing damage and restoring power
Lakeland Electric is assessing damage and restoring power. Our crews are performing damage assessments and are…
Comcast opens free Xfinity WiFi hotspots
As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, Comcast announced it’s opening up a network of free Xfinity WiFi…
Remembering Those with Disabilities Before, During and After the Hurricane
Written by Trimmel Gomes In an appeal to the public as Hurricane Ian barreled toward Florida,…
Lakeland Electric updates
Update 1:48 am 108,000 customers are out of power in Lakeland As of Sep 28, 2022,…
WE ARE ALL SAMARITANS
Written by Van Yandell John 4: 9 “Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How…
Public Safety Update
Updated Polk County Sheriff still running calls If a true medical emergency is called in fire…
Public schools in Polk County will be closed from Tuesday (Sept. 27) through Friday (Sept. 30)
Public schools in Polk County will be closed on Tuesday (Sept. 27) through Friday (Sept. 30)…
PEACE RIVER FLOOD WARNING
Excessive rainfall from Hurricane Ian will likely cause extended, life-threatening flooding in areas of the Peace…
Lakeland Electric Update
Your meter automatically reported your outage to us. The winds have reached a sustained 40 MPH.…
Note from Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz
The Lakeland Emergency Ops Center is preparing to overcome Ian problems and city-wide we are praying…
Hurricane Ian made landfall as Category 4 150 mph winds
Bands of wind and rain continue to batter the west coast of Florida even as Hurricane…
Volunteer Polk Seeking Residents to Assist with Storm Cleanup
After Hurricane Ian leaves Polk, massive cleanup efforts begin. If you were not severely affected by…
Hurricane Ian Makes Category 4 Landfall In Southwest Florida
Hurricane Ian has made landfall on the southwest Florida coast as a strong Category 4 storm…
Limit Water Usage During and After the Storm
Polk County Utilities is asking residents for help in limiting the amount of water used during…
Polk County Closures for Friday, September 30
County Manager Bill Beasley announced today that all Board of County Commission offices will remain closed…
Hurricane Ian – Shelter In Place Household Information
Shelter in Place Survey Hurricane Ian – Shelter In Place Household Information In an effort to…
IAN IS COMING AND SO IS ETERNITY
Written by Van Yandell Matthew 24: 38-39 “For as in the days that were before the…
Update from Alert Polk
The National Weather Service is forecasting 12 to 18 inches of rain, with some isolated areas…
LP&L headed to Lakeland to assist with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts
Lubbock Power & Light announced on Tuesday afternoon that it would send 15 vehicles and 18…
Salvation Army of Pensacola heads to Lakeland to help with Hurricane Ian
The team left Tuesday morning after receiving orders Monday. They’ll be staging their mobile canteen there…