Here’s a brilliant solution- Lk Miriam Apartment dwellers can avoid Lk Miriam Dr by cutting through…
Year: 2022
BIG NIGHTS FROM DOWTIN AND JOHNSON ARE NOT ENOUGH AS MAGIC FALL JUST SHORT TO RAPTORS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Raptors 905,…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo coming April 5-10
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will take place in Lakeland from Tuesday to Sunday, April…
PCSO Deputies Currently Investigating Fatal On S.R. 60
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal crash on State Road 60 west…
Kathleen Middle School Recognized With Official Historical Marker
A special thanks to all who joined us today for the official unveiling of Kathleen Middle…
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida.
The company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney’s vast influence in the state to…
Marion County CMV Crash I-75
FHP Troopers are investigating a crash involving two tractor-trailers along the northbound lanes of I-75 at…
Strawberry Festival 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720297149583
Tigers return to Lakeland Sunday
Detroit Tigers players must report to Lakeland’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium by Sunday under…
Hospitals and clinics still require face coverings despite Governor
Floridians have heard state leaders such as the Governor on “STOP” wearing masks to combat COVID-19.…
Exclusive Photo of the Ghost of Kyiv
Satire Legends tell of a heroic fighter ace patrolling the skies above Ukraine, single-handedly beating back…
Letter to the Editor – Lk. Miriam DRIVE should be renamed Lk. Miriam PARK
Lk. Miriam DRIVE should be renamed Lk. Miriam PARK- but don’t mention TRAFFIC. How would you…
SWAN DIVE – Swan City Satire – “SOUTH FLORIDA ROAD DIET RESOLUTION”
No worries Lakeland! The South Florida Avenue congestion will be no more! https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2022/03/03/south-florida-ave-road-diet-failure-any-other-options/ The mayor and…
Bomb Cyclone To Bring Severe Storms, Cold Front To Florida
A cold front could bring heavy winds, small hail, and thunderstorms to parts of Florida this…
Former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn pleads guilty to manslaughter
Days before his second-degree murder trial was set to begin, former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn pleaded guilty to…
Radio-controlled (RC) models at Lakeland Linder
Believe it or not, these are radio-controlled (RC) models! You can see models like this in-flight…
U.S., Allies To Revoke ‘Most Favored Nation’ Trade Status for Russia
The designation requires a country to treat all countries with that status the same. President Biden…
College Internship Opportunities Are Now Available For Summer 2022!
The City of Lakeland is looking for eligible college students to fill the following internship opportunities…
Gas prices are changing consumer behavior nationwide
With the national average for a gallon of gas now costing a record $4.32 per gallon,…
SWAN DIVE – Swan City Satire – VIRTUAL REALITY SCHOOL 
With the VIRTUAL REALITY SCHOOL coming to Lakeland, it is exciting to know that Hollywood has…
Meet Jade
Available for adoption is a lovely mother and daughter duo. Jade, mom, is approximately 3 years…
DESPITE FOURTH QUARTER RALLY, MAGIC FALL TO BLUE COATS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Delaware Blue…
New 2nd DCA courthouse coming to Lakeland
The placement of the courthouse was contested in the 2021 Legislative Session between two of the…
Video of FHP Hero
As the FHP continues to investigate the March 6th traffic crash involving Master Trooper Toni Schuck, additional…
Baseball is back! MLB, players reach a deal. HAPPY DAY
There will be baseball in 2022. After a lockout of 99 days, MLB and the Players…
Happy Birthday Grady C. Judd, Jr
For today’s #ThrowbackThursday we go way back in the day to March 10th, 19something, when Grady…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC TO MAINTAIN FUEL CHARGE NEXT QUARTER
The Lakeland City Commission voted Monday, March 7, to maintain the electric fuel charge for Lakeland…
Congestion, congestion, and more high-density housing
Editorial According to FL Trend Tampa is #1 in traffic congestion. They have moved into the…
SE7EN WETLANDS RECEIVES 2022 COMMUNITY WATER CHAMPION AWARD FROM THE WATEREUSE ASSOCIATION
Se7en Wetlands recently received the 2022 Community Water Champion Award at the 37th Annual WateReuse Symposium. This…
PCSO arrests Lakeland man for attempted murder and numerous other charges; investigation leads to the arrests of three others
A Lakeland man’s actions over two days eventually led to him being arrested for a list…
Former detention deputy arrested for sexually harassing a female inmate
Former Detention Deputy Robert Collins (57 years old) was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail and…
Eighth-grader arrested for bringing gun and ammo to school
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 14-year-old Anthony Archer* of Poinciana, who is…
SWAN DIVE – Swan City Satirical – MASKS DO NOT WORK
Since Governor DeSantis clearly said that “MASKS DO NOT WORK”, and the City of Lakeland flips…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, shortly after 2:00 a.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 1000…
LFD practice extrication
Lakeland firefighters are dispatched to vehicle accidents daily; sometimes even multiple times a day. There’s a…
‘Don’t Worry About Gas Prices!’ Says Biden from the Presidential War Rig
Written by BabylonBee – Satire President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will be banning all…
County Commission endorses “Santa Claus” strategy to address waste collection catastrophe
Written by Swan City News – Satire Could it be that FCC Environmental is making a…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new illegitimate President & CEO Amy Wiggins
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Amy Wiggins as the President & CEO.…