When Polk County students return to school this fall, they’ll be riding on school buses with new camera…
Month: May 2024
Black bear spotted just blocks away from North Lakeland Publix
A black bear was spotted just blocks away from a North Lakeland Publix on Thursday evening…
South Florida Road Diet ………
All Information came from the City of Lakeland Staff The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has…
Lakeland History and Culture Center opens doors to areas of the past
Lakeland’s rich history is on display at the Lakeland Public Library. The History and Culture Center…
Surprise – Lakeland nurse delivers her own baby at home
One Lakeland area baby had quite a welcome into this world. Dejanique Milligan delivered her baby…
Drivers voice frustrations about South Florida Avenue
Drivers in Lakeland are voicing frustrations about South Florida Avenue, but it could be several years…
Homicide Investigation
On May 9, 2024, at 9:21 p.m. officers were called to a shooting at 1689 Village…
THANK YOU FOR BEING A BLESSING
By Van Yandell Philippians 1: 9-11 “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more…
Homeland Security and PCPD Serve Warrant at Plant City House
On April 16 at about 9:25 a.m., the Plant City Police Department and the Department of…
Silver Moon Drive-In keeping the tradition alive for more than 75 years
There are only four drive-ins left in Florida, and one of them is located in Lakeland.…
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Polk County Court. Rachelle Williamson, of…
CAN YOU HELP IDENTIFY A GRAND THEFT SUSPECT?
On April 28th, 2024, a theft was reported to lakelandPD officers from the First United Methodist…
Antique shop in Lakeland has been a part of the community for 50 years
Lloyds of Lakeland has been serving the Lakeland community through its unique antique shop. Now owned…
City of Lakeland Fire Impact Fees
GROWTH MUST PAY FOR GROWTH The City of Lakeland does collect Fire Impact Fees. Currently, of…
Babies ‘R’ Us Reborn In Florida in Partnership with Kohl’s
Several Kohl’s locations in Florida will host baby product retailer Babies ‘R’ Us, which had shut…
The City of Lakeland is adjusting to growth and welcoming new businesses
Like much of Florida and Tampa Bay, the City of Lakeland is dealing with a lot…
The City of Plant City Hires New Chief of Police
The new police chief for the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) will be Richard Mills, Jr.…
Beachgoer finds approximately $1M worth of cocaine in the Florida Keys
A beachgoer strolling along the sands of the Florida Keys on Tuesday found an unusual item…
Lakeland Firefighters Battle Blaze at Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen
Lakeland Fire Department responded to Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen location on US-98 in Lakeland Thursday after a…
Book Review – Tress of the Emerald Sea
Title: Tress of the Emerald Sea Author: Brandon Sanderson ISBN: B0BPNB19CL Release Date: 01/10/23 Review: 5 Stars…
Lakeland’s newest mixed-use development is opening soon
Prospect Lake Wire is nearing completion at 380 Wire Dr., west of Lake Wire. Since the groundbreaking in February…
American Airlines flight en route to Tampa from Dallas makes emergency landing
The original arrival time for the flight was 10:49 a.m. Wednesday. A flight that was scheduled…
10 Worst Things to Carry in Your Wallet
With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse In an episode…
FT. MEADE FIRE DEPARTMENT & PCFR RESPONDED TO FULL INVOLVED HOUSE FIRE
The City of Fort Meade Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire today along E…
Lakeland City Manager warned (some of) them years ago when they decided to cut off the funding source for the fire stations
Info by Local 4173 LAKELAND CITY COMMISSION AT CITY HALL Jan 5, 2022, • LAKELAND CITY…
Mold in the ducts shuts down Lakeland VA clinic
The James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital said mold was discovered in parts of a building at…
Navy Secretary announces nuclear-powered attack sub will be named USS Miami
United States Secretary of Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Tuesday during the city’s inaugural Fleet Week that a…
Catherine Austin Fitts and Saga Stevin on The Future of Financial Freedom in Florida
Understanding the plan for CBDC. the WEF agenda, how the BIS works, and what we can…
Davenport woman charged with murder in the death of her four-year-old son
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide detectives have arrested and charged 36-year-old Patricia Saintizaire of Davenport with first-degree murder,…
Scaling back: New Publix stores opened in Florida but something is missing
Grocery store scales date back to 1930 Several new Publix stores opened in Florida last month, though Publix…
Trump Forced To Wear Hannibal Lecter Muzzle For Gag Order Violations
By BabylonBee Satire Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Monday during his hush money…
A dump truck crashes and knocks down two power lines and starts brush fire
Photos by Haines City Fire Department A large dump truck crashed into two power lines in…
After a very heated debate today, Lakeland Commissioners approved $300,000 for LED parking aids in two downtown garages
The high cost of implementing changes to Lakeland’s downtown parking system left nearly half the city commissioners pissed…
Teriyaki Madness Spices Up Florida with a Franchise Frenzy
Fasten your seatbelts. Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki shop franchise, is growing in the Sunshine…
Boy Scouts of America announces rebrand to ‘Scouting America’
Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it will be changing its name to Scouting America…
Florida Chief Financial Officer announces Trump has $54,000 of unclaimed property in Florida
Former President Donald Trump has $54,000 in property waiting for him in Florida, and all he…
Homicide Investigation Update
On Monday, May 6, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Demarius Wilson, was taken into custody during…
One Lakeland restaurant falls short of inspection standards
Fancy Q Japanese Inc., 5615 S. Florida Ave., Suite 115, Lakeland: On April 30, the restaurant had…