At approximately 2:30 pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, a 2-seater Seaplane (1946 Yellow Piper J3C-65…
Year: 2022
Britts Cafe North Lakeland – Restaurant Review
Written by Mark F Banzhof Britts Cafe North Lakeland has taken it up a notch. Patrick…
Polk Fire Rescue Capt. to Receive State Paramedic of the Year Award
Polk County Fire Rescue Capt. Breanna Campion will be awarded the 2020 Paramedic of the Year…
Polk County Public Schools = Omicron variant of COVID-19
Dear PCPS families, The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is pervasive throughout Polk County and has been…
Lakeland Linder International Airport Scheduled for Emergency Exercise Feb. 15
A full-scale emergency exercise designed to test the capabilities of airport and community emergency response staff…
Letter to the Editor – Lakeland City Employee Mask Issue
Written by Saga Stevin On April 29 2021 FL Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees issued a…
Executive Editor says Ledger will stop printing Saturday paper the edition will be in digital format only
Leon Tucker, executive editor of The Ledger said, In response to continued and rapid shifts toward digital…
Polk County has extended a marketing deal with Legoland
Polk County has extended a marketing deal with Legoland for another five years. The agreement with Legoland owner…
More residential development coming to N98
The Polk County Planning Commission approved the construction of 68 single-family lots on about 20 acres…
It’s Tiger BBQ Time!
This year, Tiger BBQ will be Wednesday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm at Publix Field at…
CHILES STREET WILL BE CLOSED STARTING JANUARY 20TH TO COMPLETE SEWER REPAIR
On Thursday, January 20th starting at 8 a.m., a contractor working for the City of Lakeland Wastewater…
How Do I Get Back Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit?
If I work and take Social Security before my full retirement age, how can I find…
Lakeland lawmaker proposals to prevent abortions after 15 weeks
By News Service of Florida As the 2022 legislative session started Tuesday, two influential Republican lawmakers…
MAGIC FALL TO GO-GO AT HOME
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Capital City…
New information on the COVID-19 testing kits that technically expired months ago
Federal regulators have approved another three-month extension on COVID-19 testing kits that technically expired months ago. Editorial note:…
Promises made – Promises broken
Editorial City of Lakeland just issued mask mandates for its employees. https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2022/01/11/lakeland-city-employees-must-wear-masks-in-building-and-vehicles Could have sworn Mutz…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day? With the…
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall for Certain Salads Containing Iceberg Lettuce Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria monocytogenes
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged…
Lakeland City Employees MUST wear masks in building and vehicles
As of 1/12/2022: Lakeland officials implementing stronger COVID policies as cases rise across Polk County. On…
Photos from the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720295872258 https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2022 30-Plus Collections Include 500 No-Reserve Offerings at Mecum Kissimmee 2022…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
The 355 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver For some reason, “The 355” really wanted to be the first movie…
The Great Resignation and the hourly wage
Dr. Glenn Mollette A young adult lady in Johnson County, Kentucky was recently faithfully working her…
J Burns Pizza – Review
Written by Jen GoNoles Miley Ordered takeout from J Burns Pizza on Edgewood Dr. in Lakeland…
Have you heard Lakeland called Litterland for obvious reasons:
Come to Downtown Lakeland, you can see this every Saturday just before the Downtown Farmers Market.…
Bob Saget, Comedian and ‘Full House’ Star, Dies at 65
The former ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ host was found at his hotel in Orlando. Bob Saget,…
Henrique, Parreiras each net a pair as Tropics pull away late to defeat Utica City, 6-2
On Sunday, it was the Florida Tropics “young guns” to the rescue. Led by two second…
COVID-19 is overwhelming Polk County
COVID-19 is overwhelming Polk County at a rate not seen since the last major wave of…
Tropics look for repeat performance in hosting Utica City FC for second time in Lakeland
The Florida Tropics will look for a similar result Sunday when they host Utica City FC…
MAGIC COME BACK FROM DOWN 24 TO DEFEAT SKYHAWKS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, rallied from down 24 points…
Lakeland Electric has started demolition at the Mcintosh Power Plant
This week at Lakeland Electric, we have started demolition at the Mcintosh Power Plant. Lakeland Electric…
Death Investigation Of An Unknown Male
Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying an unidentified male…
MAGIC FALL TO SKYHAWKS IN REGULAR-SEASON OPENER
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the College Park…
COVID Antibody Treatment Heading To Florida
Despite national health officials insisting that Regeneron antibody treatments are ineffective for people testing positive for…
First ‘Flurona’ Cases Reported In Florida
A Cape Coral man may be one of the 1st in FL – and the U.S.…
I-4 East of SR-570 / Polk Pkwy accident
Accident just occurred on I-4 at Exit 44. Backing up traffic. You can view the accident…
Navy removes first group of sailors to refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The Navy has discharged a group of 20 sailors who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine,…
Lakeland Entrepreneurs – La Imperial Bakery
La Imperial Bakery is a small, family business located within walking distance from Lake Mirror. “If…
Mother, baby, family friend killed in Lakeland apartment fire but were deaths were never reported by LFD or LPD
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before…