A Polk County corrections employee was among two people arrested in connection to a shooting incident…
Month: July 2023
7th Malaria Case Reported To The Florida Department Of Health
A new malaria case was confirmed in Sarasota County, bringing the total number of recent cases…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding the Biden…
FDA Approves New Drug to Prevent RSV in Babies and Toddlers
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Beyfortus (nirsevimab-alip) for the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial…
Lakeland High’s Bill Castle is being named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame
Castle, who retired this year as Lakeland’s head football coach, will also receive the Dub Palmer…
Auburndale woman missing for weeks; volunteers plan to search
The sisters and aunts of Tonya Whipp, 38, want the public to get involved in the…
Will China buy your land?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The world’s total land mass consists of 36.8 billion acres of inhabitable…
Movie Review “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
By Bob Garver Last summer, when “Top Gun: Maverick” was making roughly all the money…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, at approximately 9:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4300 block…
Kia to invest $200M in Georgia electric SUV plant hiring hundreds
Kia Corp. will invest $200 million in its Georgia factory to begin producing an electric-powered SUV,…
Polk State’s Taylor selected by Red Sox in the 2023 MLB Draft
Polk State College and the Major League Baseball Draft continue to be no stranger to one…
The Polk Transportation Planning Organization is seeking community input
PolkPo asking our residents to help in shaping tomorrow’s roads, trails, and public transit by participating…
Fire at Amazon Fulfillment Ctr
UPDATE: Fire out one unit on the scene to vent smoky air out of the center.…
Second train vs vehicle collision in two days
UPDATE: The car hydroplaned in the ditch to the right of the arms and got stuck…
New Florida school book law could restrict even Shakespeare
To be or not to be on the shelf? That’s the question school districts across Florida…
Groups take aim at Gov. DeSantis ‘executive privilege’
State and national media organizations and open-government advocacy groups this week urged an appeals court to…
SunRail commuter rail extension study
Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a Virtual Interactive Workshop for the extension of SunRail commuter…
Subtropical Storm Don holding steady in strength
Subtropical Storm Don is expected to dissipate by the middle of next week. Right now, tropical…
Update: Amtrak train in Lakeland derails after crashing into semi-truck hauling cars
An Amtrak train carrying 173 passengers and crew members partially derailed Friday night after it crashed…
Can you help LPD detectives identify this woman?
Can you help LPD detectives identify this woman seen removing a package from a residence on…
Train Vs Semi Across from Lake Parker East Lakeland
UPDATE https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2023/07/15/update-amtrak-train-in-lakeland-derails-after-crashing-into-semi-truck-hauling-cars/ UPDATE 8:30 pm The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Lakeland Police Department (LPD), and…
Lakeland Electric looks for a larger base-rate increase
Lakeland Electric is looking for city officials to ratchet up its base rate for electricity this October, in…
Polk County Traffic Roundup – New, Revised, and Extended Road Closures
Countywide heavy construction projects continue to slow Polk drive times as contractors are extending or revising…
2-INGREDIENT ORANGE SHERBERT!!! FUN & EASY!
Preparing a 2-ingredient orange sherbet is indeed a fun and easy task! Here’s a simple recipe…
Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as a possible cancer risk
The U.S. FDA said it did not agree with the cancer research group’s conclusions that linked…
Community Giving Grants
Community Giving Grants – If you are a State of Florida-registered charitable organization located within the…
Managing Cat and Dog Anxiety during Introductions
Guest writer Andy Redan You’ve finally decided to expand your furry family and bring home a…
Memorial Eastbound is closed
Memorial Eastbound is closed by ok cars. Can’t get up the bridge due to a tractor…
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: A Day in the Life of an animal hater/killer
Editorial Euthanasia for population control does not work, Grady. Polk County Animal Control’s own stats show…
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent…
Black Lives Matter Restoration Inc. Official statement on Antwan Glover
Statement: We strongly oppose the decision not to charge the Lakeland police officers for their misconduct…
Removal of McIntosh Power Plant Overhead Conveyors Closing East Lake Parker Drive for Up to Nine Hours Saturday
Starting 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 15, specialty contractors removing overhead conveyors at the McIntosh…
DeSantis Awards $300 Million for Projects to Protect Communities from impacts of Flooding and Storm Surge
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $300 million in state funding from the Florida…