By Bob Garver Last summer, when “Top Gun: Maverick” was making roughly all the money…
Year: 2023
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…
Seven-Day CSXT Closure on State Road 60 in Hillsborough County to Affect Polk County Traffic
On Monday morning July 17, CSX Transportation (CSXT) will close their rail crossing on State Road 60…
Woman convicted of killing Lakeland lottery winner asks for new trial accuses police of corruption
Moore made national headlines after being convicted of killing Lakeland lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare after a…
The DeLorean Club of Florida will be part of the 2023 Lake Mirror Classic this October
More exciting news for the 2023 Lake Mirror Classic this October in Lakeland, FL. The DeLorean…
LHS Dreadnaught Football’s Bryant Stadium is up for ‘Best Friday Night Vibe’
Vote now: Which stadium has the best Friday night high school football vibe in the state…
Kindness in the Community
”Sam and I were at Target store yesterday The couple near the cart didn’t have enough…
First Impressions and New Details from Team Member Previews of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast Attraction at Universal Studios Florida
Villain-Con Minion Blast Basics Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is a moving walkway stand-through shooting attraction that…