National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome provides an update based on the 5pm EDT advisory…
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DCF releasing SNAP benefits early in these Florida counties
The Department of Children and Families announced Tuesday that it is releasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
FL Activates Price-Gouging Hotline Ahead Of Hurricane Idalia
During a state of emergency, Florida’s price-gouging law prohibits excessive price increases on supplies like food,…
17 gas stations remain under ‘stop sale order’ after fuel contamination
Seventeen gas stations remain under a “stop sale order” after a fuel contamination was detected at the…
Courthouses and clerk’s offices in Polk County will be closed Wednesday
Courthouses for the 10th Judicial Circuit will be closed Wednesday in Bartow, Lakeland, and Winter Haven…
FHP Troopers continue to monitor roadways and bridges
FHP Troopers continue to monitor roadways and bridges. Traffic is moving efficiently at this hour with…
Polk braces for heavy rains up to 45 mph wind gusts and possible tornadoes
Polk County may be outside Hurricane Idalia’s forecasted cone of uncertainty, but residents should still brace…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office presents another Women’s Basic Self-Defense and Personal Safety class
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office presents another Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* class, put…
Biden-Harris Administration Urges Those in Hurricane Idalia’s Path to Complete Preparation Immediately
As the Biden-Harris Administration continues response and recovery actions in Hawaii, the federal government is mobilizing…
Ignored by law enforcement twin sisters took down their cyberstalker themselves
Weak laws discouraged police from investigating a serial cyberstalker who was spreading nude photos of several…
Disney Princesses become Ghostbusters
It’s World Princess Week, and in celebration, a Disney fan has summoned a grand-scale crossing of…
Generator Safety Tips That Will Get You Through a Storm and Maybe Save Your Life
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Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that SeaWorld in Orlando is switching to a World Economic…
Post from Jim Cantore
Truth be told we have a stronger #Idalia than what we thought we would have at…
Some colleges and universities in Polk County are closing operations for Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia
Florida Southern College in Lakeland is suspending classes on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and will hold…
Polk State College will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August…
Lakeland Loft will feature Jenny Swoish and her jazz trio this Saturday, September 2nd from 9 to midnight!
Jenny Swoish is a vocalist, composer, and arranger based in Nashville, TN. She has been the…
The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization for Transformative Growth
Learning and growth are at the heart of Dr. Michael Frino’s book The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your…
Lakeland-based Hurricane Hunters to fly 24-hour operations in and out of Idalia
Gonzo and the crew are gearing up for Idalia. “This is our high altitude aircraft,” said…
NOAA Hurricane Hunters have moved their aircraft from Lakeland to Ft Lauderdale
NOAA pilots, planes, and researchers fly into the world’s worst weather. Data collected by the agency’s…
All PCPS schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday (Aug. 30) and Thursday (Aug. 31)
PCPS is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia. Based on the current forecasts, schools will continue as…
FWC reminds vessel owners to secure their boats and have a plan in place for impending severe weather
Preparing for a natural disaster can be stressful, there are so many important things to think…
Mini murals have brightened up Parker Street
Mini murals have brightened up Parker Street Make sure to swing by The Well to see…
Biden, Trump, and World issues, fervor or fever?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Every day in America we hear the names of Biden and Trump…
Gran Turismo – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Like its main character, “Gran Turismo” fights hard to overcome the stigma…
Tampa Airport to close ahead of anticipated Idalia impacts
Visitors will not be able to enter the airport, including the main terminal and airside. With Tropical…
Polk to Open Shelters on Tuesday
Polk County and the Department of Health-Polk County will open a special needs shelter at 10…
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Florida
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida…
Lakeland City Clerk: Elections, Records, Boards and Committees
The role of the City Clerk originates back to ancient civilizations when scribes would document the…
Hurricane will bring catastrophic surge to Florida coast
Why is it always Wednesday? There’s no answer beyond coincidence for why Florida’s four most recent…
2nd FL Sales Tax Holiday For Hurricane Supplies Runs Through Sept. 8
Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday of 2023 kicked off Saturday, giving residents an opportunity…
Polk County Schools District cancels Tuesday’s sporting events
With the path of Tropical Storm Idalia, which has the potential to be upgraded to a hurricane…
City of Lakeland to Host 15th Biennial Historic Home Workshop
Historic homeowners are invited to attend the 15th Biennial Historic Home Workshop hosted at Florida Southern College…
Fight Over Children’s Book Widens
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida A First Amendment fight about access in…
Disney firefighters push back against DeSantis board appointees over decision to end free park passes
Workers at the Walt Disney World governing district last week voiced opposition to a decision by the new…
Polk County Public Schools is monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Idalia
Polk County Public Schools is monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Idalia, which could impact Central…