Junior Achievement of Florida benefits from $70,000 State Farm grant The Junior Achievement of Florida Foundation…
Month: January 2024
Marcelle Waldon was found guilty of 10 felony counts in the death of a former Lakeland City Commissioner and her husband
Waldon has been found guilty of 10 felony counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, in…
Lakeland Electric had a great time showing a group of homeschoolers around the McIntosh Power Plant!
Lakeland Electric had a great time showing a group of homeschoolers around the McIntosh Power Plant!…
Transgender People in Florida Face Having Their Driver’s Licenses Revoked
Transgender people in Florida could have their driver’s licenses revoked or face prosecution if they try…
Cell Phone Theft at Dollar General in Lakeland under Investigation
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is currently investigating a cell phone theft that took place…
Lakeland man seriously injured and unable to speak after encounter with Lakeland Police, daughter says
Anjelica Lee said police were called to a Save-A-Lot store in Lakeland after her father. A…
Sen. Martin on bill banning public camping, sleeping: current situation ‘does not work’
A senate committee passed a bill prohibiting counties and municipalities from allowing public sleeping or camping…
Murder suspect being sought by Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are seeking 23-year-old Kwavaughn Armani Buckley of Winter Park; he…
Storytime is coming to Kelly Branch Library
Storytime is coming to Kelly Branch Library! Join us on the first and third Tuesdays of…
Keeping Lakeland litter-free
What do you get when Hillcrest Coffee meets Montessori? An absolutely fab-brew-lous group with a desire…
Tampa food brokerage hires Publix dairy and frozen meat executive
After a 24-year career with Publix, Nicki Crespo is staying in the food business in a…
Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Phase 1 Water Shortage in effect
The Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Phase 1 Water Shortage in effect. The annual…
LPD KEEPING OUR ROADS & COMMUNITY SAFE
Our objective with any traffic enforcement is to reduce the number of traffic crashes, especially traffic…
Polk County doctor accused of secretly recording juvenile changing in his office
A Polk County doctor was arrested Monday after he allegedly secretly recorded a juvenile changing in…
Live roaches force Lakeland restaurant to temporarily close
The presence of roaches at a Lakeland restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close,…
An assistant principal in Lakeland was arrested for driving under the influence on the wrong way of I-4
An assistant principal in Lakeland was arrested for driving under the influence early Sunday morning after driving the…
Lakeland Electric NextGen Project
Our NextGen project is gaining serious momentum. We wanted to show you an exclusive sneak peek…
PORTION OF THE TRAIL BETWEEN DOG LEG WOODS DOG PARK AND LAKELAND FAMILY YMCA
Who: City of Lakeland Public Works – Construction & Maintenance Division What: Three Parks…
People are freezing to death in America while the church doors are locked
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Numerous people have frozen to death in America this winter. They literally…
Anyone but You – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Not every week brings a shiny new blockbuster for me to review.…
When Lakeland’s newest Dog park opens it will be named ‘On Dog Time’
Lakeland staff always promised the city’s downtown dog park would be “something totally different,” and its new sign…
New Year, New Battles
By Momma Ashley Rose Throughout 2023, the anti-LGBTQ+ witch-hunt persisted. Unnecessary laws endangered transgender folks, women,…
Have you seen Paola Rodriguez?
Officers are attempting to locate 28-year-old Paola Rodriguez. She was last seen today, waking on Elm…
Lakeland man charged with DUI after driving the wrong way on I-4 in Polk County
Dashcam video from FHP shows the trooper having to force the car to stop with his…
Lakeland man is still fighting criminal charges for more than a year
The state attorney’s office tells us Antwan Glover has an upcoming pre-trial conference on Feb. 13.…
Three Lakeland restaurants were handed warnings or administrative complaints
Three Lakeland restaurants were handed warnings or administrative complaints that required a follow-up inspection during the…
Walmart Store Location Closes All Self-Checkouts Due to “Too Much Theft”
Walmart’s self-checkout system has become a topic of divided opinion among shoppers. For some, the convenience…
LDDA is installing 14 security cameras throughout Downtown Lakeland
14 security cameras will be added to Downtown Lakeland buildings to provide video on the city’s sidewalks, streets,…
A Mustang hits a power pole and waterline
Photos by Alexandrea Dasher Lakeland, Florida off Carter Road near the Eaglebrook subdivision. The Mustang hit…
Proposed Florida law – veterinary bills would help more owners get the care their pets
By G. Robert Weedon Florida lawmakers in the 2024 Legislative Session have an opportunity to pass two…
Lakeland’s Top 4 Cinemas: A Film Buff’s Guide
In this article, we explore four popular cinemas in Lakeland. Have you had the chance to…
I-375/I-275 Crash serious injuries
January 28, 2024 @ 5:52 AM Vehicle 1, a Toyota Yaris, was traveling northbound on the…
Car flies into a pole and driver ejected during fatal Polk County crash
A 39-year-old Nokomis man died early on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on I-4,…
Momma Knows Best: Opportunities among Opposition
By Momma Ashley Rose Last year was full of hardship for so many. The LGBTQ+ community, women,…
Hillsborough Hit & Run Crash SR-400
Vehicle 1, believed to be a silver or gray Chrysler 300, was traveling westbound on I-4…
Lakeland is getting a new sweets shop
It looks like Lakeland is getting a new sweets shop. At the Highland City Town Center,…