The opening date for the restructured Publix Super Market at Oakbridge in Lakeland is set for Nov. 9.…
Month: September 2023
Coffee company names brew after Polk Sheriff Grady Judd
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you’ll be able to support a local business…
5-Ingredient White Queso
5-Ingredient White Queso is a delicious cheesy dip idea for you to try. It is cheesy,…
Guy LaLonde for Lakeland City Commission
Voting is one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. Municipal elections…
Disney CEO hints at ceasefire in its ongoing culture war with Florida social conservatives — while unveiling plans to invest $60B in theme parks and cruise ships
Walt Disney chief Bob Iger has hinted at a possible ceasefire in the culture war between…
Lakeland pastor looks for solutions to violence
When there’s a need in Northwest Lakeland, Pastor Mike Cooper is there to fill it. And…
Police ID body found in brush; death ruled as suicide
The death of a Polk County man whose skeletal remains were found deep inside the brush…
Former Polk Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
Former Deputy Sheriff Michael Brian Richards, 46, was arrested Thursday for DUI (driving under the influence)…
Can you afford a new car?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette If you can’t afford a new car now, it’s not going to…
Brightline’s high-speed rail service from Orlando to South Florida starts Friday
Brightline will finally start service out of Orlando on Friday. The first train will pull into…
Lakeland’s 7th Punk Rock Flea Market is Sunday
Lukas Diaz-Ames said he hopes his band will help usher in a proclivity for punk. Diaz-Ames…
Duke Energy to run transmission line from Auburndale site to its existing Kathleen Substation through sensitive wellfield
Lakeland officials approved an agreement of more than $4.6 million with Duke Energy Corp. to allow…
Polk County Fire Rescue Promotes Safe Haven for Newborns in Polk
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) has partnered with A Safe Haven for Newborns Foundation to promote…
PESTILENCES AND EARTHQUAKES IN DIVERS PLACES
By Van Yandell Matthew 24: 7 “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:…
LAKELAND CARDBOARD BOAT CHALLENGE TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 14
WHO: Lakes Education/Action Drive and the City of Lakeland WHAT: 18th Annual Cardboard Boat Race & Lakes Festival WHERE: Lake…
Discover the Future of Electric Vehicles at Lakeland Drive Electric Day
Get ready to spark your interest in electric vehicles at the upcoming Lakeland Drive Electric Day. This…
Discover the Artistic Delights of Buckler Arts & Craft Fair!
Get ready to experience a weekend filled with creativity and craftsmanship at the Buckler Arts & Craft…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at approximately 5:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block…
Southeastern University displays Suzie the Mastodon
The bones of the juvenile mastodon were delivered to the university in 2014 after being transported…
Blue Roc Premier Properties Earns CEO of the Year Award
Randy X. Ferreira, CEO of the Lakeland-based commercial real estate firm Blue Roc Premier Properties, has…
Buyer got $54 million in financing for Lakeland shopping center
The Baltimore real estate investment firm CRC bought the open-air center in Lakeland for nearly $78…
Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society Scholars Award Program
Every fall, the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society Scholars Award Program provides financial support to eligible…
SNAP benefits are increasing Oct. 1: Here’s how much
The millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover the…
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ARRESTS
On September 15, 2023, shortly after 4:30 a.m., Lakeland Police officers were called to investigate a…
Polk County Road Closure and Traffic Access Change
Heavy construction projects continue to slow Polk drive times. The following is the latest countywide travel…
Family of banks unite under one name after 94 years – Charlotte State Bank and Trust, Crews Bank and Trust, Englewood Bank and Trust, and Wauchula State Bank will become Crews Bank and Trust
After 94 years of community banking one way, a four-generation family bank is switching it up. …
Three FL Cities Were Named Among the Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in America
According to a new report published by Insider Monkey, “The Sunshine State” has three of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in…
When do we turn back the clock? What about keeping Florida on daylight saving time?
Get ready to turn your clocks back an hour in November. Despite a drive to “local…
6-year-old boy drowns in Polk County neighborhood
A 6-year-old boy drowned overnight at a home in a Polk County neighborhood. The Polk County…
Former Super Bowl champion arrested
Former Super Bowl champion and New York Giants running back Dion Lewis was arrested Monday at…
2023 LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 10
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
A voter registration drive aims to raise the low percentage of Black Polk Co. voters
Every year, millions of eligible voters cannot cast a ballot because they are not registered or…
Nonagenarian War Veteran Asks About Extra Credit for his Service
I’m turning 95 this year and am caretaker for my wife in our 70th year of…
Eagle Scout Project – BEACON of HOPE
My name is David John, and I am a Life Scout with BSA Scout Troop 106…
Details for Publix’s New Seasonal and Holiday Ice Cream
People sometimes say that Floridians don’t get to enjoy the seasons and therefore can’t enjoy seasonal…
Florida’s minimum wage increases this month
Florida’s hourly minimum wage is set to increase on Sept. 30. In 2020, voters approved an…
Fred’s Market Restaurant sponsors the Lakeland Gazette recipe page
https://lakelandgazette.info/news/category/recipes/ we post weekly recipes. Lakeland location: 2120 Harden Blvd. Lakeland, FL 863-603-7080 Monday – Saturday…
Polk County Board Approves Creek Ranch Plans
By a vote of 3-1, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved plans today for…
Meet Samus (Sammi)
Meet Samus (Sammi), a beautiful senior kitty we now have available for adoption. She is approximately…
Polk State College to host open house events in October & November
Polk State College will host open house events on each of its campuses this fall, providing…