New roadway construction related to Polk County’s West Pipkin Road widening project will close Airside Center Drive near…
Month: March 2024
Mass Layoffs Loom in Florida as Major Distribution Center Closes
Orlando Facility Shutdown to Cut Over 300 Jobs in Florida There was disappointing news for Walgreens…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at approximately 5:34 a.m. officers responded to a traffic crash in…
Big Mac Wraps
Ingredients:1 pound lean ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2…
Chick-fil-A Owner Charged With Statutory Sex Offense Involving Child
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 49-year-old man and charged him with statutory sex offense…
FAILURE TO TEACH RESPECT TEACHES DISRESPECT
By Van Yandell Matthew 7: 12 “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to an Aircraft Emergency
Polk County Fire Rescue suppression units responded to an aircraft emergency on Lake Buffum Rd. W…
Nearly 20,000 fentanyl pills found in microwave oven, suspect arrested
Officials announced an arrest in a fentanyl trafficking investigation on Thursday. Officials intercepted a suspicious package…
Dr. Melody Rider Receives Junior Achievement National Bronze Leadership Award
Last Thursday, March 7, Lakeland Lead’s President Dr. Melody Rider was awarded the Bronze Spirit of…
Nation’s Fastest-Growing Areas in Florida
Florida had four of the five fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country from 2022 to 2023,…
Two suspects have been identified in this Homicide Investigation case
LPD is looking for Kevarius Green and Demarius Wilson in the Homicide Investigation case Over the…
Up for a Challenge? Florida Sheriffs Association and State Farm Commit to Improving Teen Driving
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that State Farm has generously granted $75,000…
Property tax deadline means long lines at Tax Collector service centers
Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder urges people to avoid long lines that typically form inside the…
‘I just want my baby back’: Family of 3-year-old shot killed in shootout wants justice
A family is still shaken up after a gunfight at a Lakeland apartment complex Monday night…
Lakeland man arrested for stealing $155K from victims who ordered grave monuments
A Lakeland man is accused of ripping off dozens of widows and family members who lost a loved…
Meet Kahlua
Meet Kahlua, a charming 3-year-old boy in search of his forever home. This tawny-colored sweetheart is…
Lakeland Police Department needs your help!
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Cambridge Cove Apartments on…
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Long-Term Lane Closure on West Pipkin Road Ends
Closed since January 24, 2022, the eastbound travel lane of West Pipkin Road from Harden Boulevard…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound safely locates missing man with autism using a pillow to track the scent
You typically don’t want to be featured on one of the stock cards Polk County Sheriff Grady…
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores
Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, said Wednesday…
The road to everywhere is under construction
By BILL BRASWELL Polk County Commissioner Construction has begun on the Central Polk Parkway. It will…
How Do Survivor Benefits Work for a Married Couple?
How does Social Security handle the death of one spouse? Say, for example, the husband receives…
LPD SEARCHING FOR GUNMAN WHO KILLED 3 YR OLD JAQUEZ NORTON
Persons who wish to remain anonymous can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers: * Call 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)…
Man arrested after attempted Polk County bank robbery
A 42-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rob a Polk County bank Tuesday…
Central Florida Health Expo
Central Florida Health Expo, is a FREE, local event for the public. Join us on Saturday,…
Homicide Investigation Update
On Monday, March 11, 2024, at approximately 6:34 p.m., officers arrived at the scene of this incident…
Haven Coffee Roasters in Winter Haven wins world’s best coffee
If you’re looking for the best specialty coffee in the world, then look no further than…
SEU Link Program to Hold Fashion Show Fundraiser
Southeastern University’s (SEU) post-secondary transitional program for young adult students with mild intellectual disabilities, SEU Link,…
Sedan collides with semi-truck causing fuel spill
Multiple local emergency services assisted in the clean-up, officials said. A four-door sedan crashed into a…
Florida homeless crisis swells: new bill set to torment the unhoused if passed
By Palm Beach Post – Editorial Florida lawmakers this month legislated a response to homelessness that addressed neither its…
Sneaky Links Food Truck Opening in Lakeland this summer
A new late-night food truck is opening soon in Winter Haven, owner Ashley Borders told FFBW.…
Homicide Investigation Press Conference
On Monday, March 11, 2024, at approximately 6:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of…
“Operation Child Protector V” – PCSO detectives charge 8 suspects with online sex crimes against children
During an 8-day-long undercover investigation from February 22-29, 2024, named “Operation Child Predator V,” Polk County…
Homicide Investigation
On Monday, March 11, 2024, at approximately 6:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of…
Bill requiring Florida HOAs to provide residents with its rules unanimously passed
The state House and Senate have each unanimously approved a House Bill 1203 related The legislation would require…