By Bob Garver “Barbie” prides itself on inspiring a full range of feelings – both…
Month: July 2023
Closed since May the Lakeland office of the Polk County Clerk of Court will reopen on Aug. 1
The Lakeland office of the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will reopen…
First-ever Yard House will open on October 9 in Tampa
Downtown Tampa is finally ready to go Yard. Yard House, a long-awaited addition to Water Street,…
Residents of the Estates at Carpenters volunteers for giving their time and talents to handcraft wooden LPD toy cars
“We consider this something we can do to help our community,” Estates at Carpenters volunteers. Thank…
Fatal Polk Crash SR-400
Vehicle 1 was traveling eastbound on SR-400 in the outside lane approaching Galloway Road. Vehicle 2…
Construction has begun on Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital Campus
Orlando Health has broken ground on its 302-bed Lakeland Highlands Hospital, which is scheduled to open in…
Meet Pixie: Cinderella Pony Born at Disney World on July 11th 2023
Disney says of the new pony, “Pixie is very energetic and inquisitive, and she has been…
Meet our pretty regal little lady Tic Tac
Meet our pretty, regal little lady, Tic Tac. She’s approximately 1.5 years old, solid white with…
There are very BAD people in this world
PLEASE BE AWARE & BE SAFE ACTIVITY: The crew was working on a solar project. INCIDENT…
5 more intersections have been converted in downtown to four-way stops
Heads up, Lakeland! Starting today, Friday, July 21, 5 more intersections have been converted in downtown.…
Woman and Unborn Baby Killed In Winter Haven
A woman and her unborn baby died Friday in an apparent double murder-suicide in Winter Haven,…
LPD working with HCSO to arrest Luis Guillermo Rojas Araujo
LPD is proud to work with our partners at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. On July 19,…
Coming soon to Lakeland: Sushi Masa
Coming soon to Lakeland: Sushi Masa. This restaurant will take the place of the former Louie…
Photo of a McDonald’s $18 Big Mac
The McDonald’s meals at a Connecticut location are going viral for all the wrong reasons —…
A tropical wave in the Atlantic could become a hurricane
A tropical wave now has a higher chance of development as it moves across the central…
Polk Theatre in Lakeland remains closed as repairs continue
The Polk Theatre in Lakeland continues to be closed for repair work following an underground pipe rupture. The…
Lawsuit filed against driver, trucking companies in Lakeland Amtrak crash
A lawsuit was filed Thursday against a driver and three trucking companies for their alleged involvement…
Tony Bennett Dies at 96
The master pop vocalist who had a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1…
Twin Toyne Tailored Apparatus Head to Fort Meade
The Fort Meade Fire Department (FMFD) helps protect 112 square miles in and around the City…
Lakeland agency may bring back the ‘Squeeze’ lunch transit service
Two years later and a few tweaks along the way, downtown Lakeland residents and employees may…
Lakeland Electric removing the conveyer on Lake Parker Dr.
Two cranes were in perfect synchronization as they effortlessly removed the conveyer on Lake Parker Dr.…
PECAN PIE BREAD PUDDING
Combining two classics into one dessert. Gooey pecan pie combined with bread pudding makes this dessert…
Suspect Arrested in Fuel Theft
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 p.m., the Lakeland Police Department was called to the…
An injunction blocking Florida law targeting drag shows applies to all venues, U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell says
A federal judge said Wednesday that his order blocking a Florida law targeting drag shows doesn’t just apply…
Hackers steal private information from 1.2 million TGH patients
Tampa General Hospital is reporting a widespread data breach where hackers stole sensitive patient information including names,…
Roller Derby Exhibition
Swans vs SwansRoller Derby Double Header Date: August 17th, 2023Doors Open: 6:30 PMPlace: HAUS 820820 N…
Sheriff Grady Judd gains national attention for having the #1 ranked kill animal shelter in Florida
Editorial Florida currently ranks fourth in the nation for the number of animals euthanized. While many…
UPDATE: Moe’s Southwest Grill franchise owner responds after employees say they weren’t paid
Tony Friel owns 18 Moe’s Southwest Grill franchises between Tampa Bay and Orlando and admits his employees…
For the first time ever, Hurst vehicles will have a special display at the 2023 Lake Mirror Classic
A significant group of special Hurst cars will be at the 2023 Lake Mirror Classic.
GO ON A REAL FISHING TRIP! THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
Written by Van Yandell Matthew 4: 18-20 “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw…
Hillsborough Pursuit and FHP Patrol Car Crash
On July 19, 2023, at 3:17 PM, FHP Troopers attempted a traffic stop of a 2009…
Florida Board OKs Black history standards but rejects concerns from NAACP about omitting history
The Florida Board of Education approved a new curriculum for African American history on Wednesday, but not…
Will WEP and GPO Affect My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?
My wife worked for the US Postal Service in New York for about 22 years, and…
Polk Courthouse closes most operations Wednesday because of a power outage
The Polk County Courthouse in Bartow will be closed for the remainder of the day Wednesday,…
Moe’s employees say they haven’t been paid
In pushing for answers on behalf of dozens of Moe’s Southwest Grill employees across Central Florida,…
Florida’s idea to use radioactive waste in road construction is unsafe, critics say
ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: Florida has a big problem – mountains of waste material left over from…
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was…
Latent print results lead to arrest of teenaged vehicle burglary suspect in Lakeland
A positive match from a latent print analysis (commonly known as fingerprints) by a PCSO identification…