“Polk County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of their new feline programs. In…
Year: 2023
Lakeland Fire Engine 21 visits Beacon Hill Preschool
The weather held out for Engine 21 this morning while the crew visited Beacon Hill Preschool.…
Researchers See Major Achievement Gap Between Florida 4th and 8th Graders
A study from Stanford University’s Educational Opportunity Project showed from third to eighth grade, Florida’s students…
Lakeland HS names Marvin Frazier as Head Football Coach
Marvin Frazier came to Lakeland in 2019 because he wanted to learn under Bill Castle. Now…
Lakeland Fire Dept celebrates two service milestones
Lakeland Fire Dept celebrates two service milestones – Lieutenant Peter Martucci for 10 years of service…
How about a Carousel at Munn Park?
This 1900s Denzel Menagerie at castle park was originally found among the first rides in the…
Higher Ed Braces for DeSantis Attacks on Unions, ‘Trendy Ideology’
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection If it’s “woke,” “trendy,” or has anything to do…
JESSICA VALDES SECURES A PRESTIGIOUS GOLDMAN SACHS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
by FSC Staff Political Science major Jessica Valdes ’24 has accepted a nine-week paid summer internship…
Lisa Marie Presley, Singer, Songwriter and Elvis’ Daughter, Dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the smoky-voiced singer and songwriter who led a soap opera existence as the…
Lakeland Electric Offers Medically Essential Service Program
What Does The Medically Essential Service Program Provide? This program provides Lakeland Electric customers with reasonable…
The oldest polar bear in captivity in the US dies at 33
A 33-year-old polar bear who lived at the Kansas City Zoo in Missouri for around 10 years has…
RP Funding Center could keep its name in exchange for $1.25M over five years
Widespread rumors over name change and whether the name of the RP Funding Center would change…
2023 Lakeland’s Martin Luther King Day celebration festivities will span 10 days
MLK Inaugural Leadership Forum: “Living, Learning and Leading Lakeland – Friday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. –…
Polk County fire Chief Smith was sworn in and the new Winston Creek station unveiled
Fire Chief Hezedean A. Smith was formally sworn in during a ceremony to unveil a new Polk…
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 Add to Calendar Additional Dates Sat, Jan 21, 2023 Sat, Jan 28,…
Dream Fest Kids Edition: Day of Caring
Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm Add to Calendar Location Florida Children’s Museum 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd. Lakeland,…
TO ABORT MEANS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE
Written by Van Yandell 2 Timothy 1: 7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not…
Controlled Explosive Demolition at Lakeland’s McIntosh Power Plant Closing East Lake Parker Drive
Specialty contractors demolishing structures at the McIntosh Power Plant in Lakeland on Saturday morning January 14…
One was killed in a 2-vehicle crash on North Combee Road in Lakeland early Wednesday
A woman was killed in a crash Wednesday morning in northeast Lakeland. The Polk County Sheriff’s…
LAKELAND MAGIC KNOCK DOWN KNICKS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Westchester Knicks 129-117…
New Restaurant in Lakeland – Jamaican Delights
Lakeland Square Mall food court called Jamaican Delights. Really good food and a great price. They…
Floridians are Encouraged to Submit Internet Access Data by Friday Jan. 13
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity needs PCPS parents to verify their access to broadband internet…
Green comet lights up Lakeland sky
A local stargazer captured a recently-discovered comet lighting up the sky over Polk County last week.…
What do you want to see in Munn Park?
The City of Lakeland will host a series of public forums to gain public input as…
Culver’s Restaurants breaks ground in Christina – before the 2nd one even opens
A third Lakeland area Culver’s restaurant has recently broken ground as the Wisconsin-based chain known for…
LEGOLAND New Pirate River Quest opening 1.12.23.
Set Sail Through Uncharted Waters Set sail with a rowdy crew of LEGO® pirates on Captain’s…
Polk Deputies Pursue Stolen Vehicle from Polk City into Tampa
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the pursuit and crash followed a lengthy investigation by his office.…
Lakeland woman riding a stand-up scooter critically injured in hit-and-run crash
A 19-year-old Lakeland woman riding a stand-up scooter was hit by a vehicle Saturday morning, January…
Former Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money from Southeastern University
The FBI said Brian Carroll created a fake corporation to do work for Southeastern University in…
JONATHAN ISAAC’S GAME WITH LAKELAND MAGIC IS TO AIR ON BALLY SPORTS SUN WEDNESDAY
Bally Sports, the network home of the Orlando Magic, announced that it will broadcast the Lakeland…
TRON Lightcycle/Run Specs and Photos
TRON Lightcycle Power Run Overview Location: Tomorrowland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) Status: Under Construction Opening Date: (April 4,…
TRON Lightcycle/Run Gets an Opening Date at Walt Disney World
Prepare to enter the Grid. TRON Lightcycle/Run, the upcoming, much-anticipated ride that promises to transport guests…
Watson Clinic Announces January 2023 PEER Award Winner
Emily Waters, a certified physician assistant in the offices of Ophthalmologist Dr. Shawn Chhabra and Optometrist…
JONATHAN ISAAC ASSIGNED TO LAKELAND MAGIC
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has been assigned to the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G…
Black Lives Matters Restoration Polk calls for the arrest of four Lakeland officers and the immediate removal of the Lakeland police chief
Black Lives Matters Restoration Polk Inc. is calling for the arrest of four Lakeland police officers…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did You know that Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard? DeSantis…
High School Artists
Congratulations to all of our high school artists whose work was displayed at the Polk County…
LAKELAND MAGIC CRUISE BY MOTOR CITY
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Motor City Cruise…