Ricardo Diegues tied a career high with six points to help the Florida Tropics to a…
Year: 2023
Fatal Hillsborough – Howard Frankland Bridge
On February 26, 2023, at 2:45 AM, Vehicle 1, a Ford sedan, was traveling northbound on…
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at approximately 11:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALLS IN BACK TO BACK
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Cleveland Charge…
FHP Trooper Intercepts Wrong-Way Driver I-75
On February 25, 2023, at 2:40 AM, Troopers received reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound…
Florida bill would give DeSantis more power over state universities and ban gender studies
A new bill overhauling Florida universities to match Gov. Ron DeSantis’ vision for higher education would shift…
CLEVELAND CHARGES PAST MAGIC
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Cleveland Charge…
30 suspects arrested during investigation focused on protecting children from sexual offenders and predators – Operation Child Protector III
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 30 suspects during a two week long investigation that focused on…
Nazi in Orlando
These are the same people who were in Lakeland two weeks ago. Language warning. “Leave our…
Polk County Fire Rescue responds to a Structure Fire on Saratoga Avenue
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a residential structure fire on Saratoga Ave, Feb. 23…
Quick Strawberry Bread
One of our most popular recipes is our glazed cherry bread. And it never fails that…
See the new Unfiltered Lakeland
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee shop and artisan marketplace before it opens. Step inside…
Off-duty Polk County detention deputy killed in crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating how 22-year-old Drake Perry was killed during the crash.…
Pigapalooza!
Join us for a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned BBQ competition! Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and a…
Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer: Paloma
Guests often ask for something “not too sweet” which can be a challenge in the cocktail…
ALDI One of America’s Fastest-Growing Retailers Opens Second Lakeland Store
Voted the price leader for six years running by dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report ALDI, one…
School bus aide arrested for rough handling a 7-year-old student
A school bus aide employed by Polk County Public Schools was arrested Tuesday afternoon, February 21,…
Lakeland woman’s fetus won’t survive learns that medical center won’t terminate the pregnancy
Deborah Dorbert has gone from anticipating the birth of a second child to becoming an example…
SEU to Host Spiritus Piano Trio Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music is set to host a Spiritus Piano Trio Concert on…
Family of Lakeland man killed by police at a wedding reception to file a lawsuit
The family of a Lakeland man who was killed by police officers at a wedding reception…
STUDENT CHARGED WITH BRINGING LOADED HANDGUN TO SCHOOL
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, just before 6:51 a.m., school resource officers assigned to Lakeland Senior…
PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
HOLLIS GARDEN FEBRUARY 25TH The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis…
Lakeland Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Ramon Paz (52, Lakeland) has pleaded guilty to…
Total Wrecking to Implode 225′ Boiler Unit at Lakeland Power Plant on March 4th
Total Wrecking & Environmental, one of the country’s leading industrial demolition contractors based in Buffalo, New…
Tryp air charter expansion continues adds 2nd Lakeland-based aircraft to the fleet
TRYP Air Charter has added another aircraft to its Pilatus charter fleet at Lakeland Linder International…
Lakeland to restrict groups feeding people who are homeless at city parks
Lakeland leaders are asking groups to stop feeding people who are homeless in public spaces. Live…
Update: Lakeland 13-year-old used a bullhorn during a protest at Munn Park
When Lillie Johnson ventured to Munn Park on that Monday afternoon, the 13-year-old wanted to join…
4 teens were arrested for allegedly burglarizing 15 vehicles in Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office said four teens were arrested for allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing…
Lakeland Family Dollar Store Thief Sought By Polk County Deputies
Polk County Sheriff’s detectives are trying to identify the suspect pictured above who committed a retail…
Lakeland’s Shoemaker elected to the leadership of the Florida Republican Party
Ed Shoemaker of Lakeland has been re-elected as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida Congressional…
The Ruff rule: Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out of car windows
Everything’s just so doggone paw-litical. A state bill filed in Florida last week would make it…
Here’s how many people were arrested and ejected from the 2023 State Fair
Twelve days of the 2023 Florida State Fair have come and gone. While Floridians and fair…
Looking back at President Carter’s 1980 campaign stop in Lakeland
President Jimmy Carter, the former Georgia peanut farmer and 39th President of the United States, has…
SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Ensign Peak Advisers Inc., a non-profit entity…
Fresh Kitchen opening soon
A Fresh Kitchen build-a-bowl restaurant is coming soon to South Lakeland, the restaurant announced on its…
Lakeland Family YMCA looks to expand facility along Cleveland Heights Blvd
The Lakeland Family YMCA is moving forward on an expansion that it started raising funds for…
Polk County Road Closures
Upcoming and active rail repairs, road projects, and new development construction continue to affect Polk County…
Fire at the Carpenter Co
Currently, S Frontage Rd, Lakeland, FL is closed due to a fire at Carpenter Co Polk…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a youth pastor and foster parent were both recently…