On May 10, 2024, LakelandPD detectives were contacted by the Asheboro Police Department in North Carolina…
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O’Dette Named Florida Southern College Baseball Head Coach
O’Dette selected as the eighth head coach of Florida Southern baseball after a nationwide search Florida…
Leaders seek Brightline expansion to Tampa, point to ‘critical breaking point’ in I-4 traffic
Two regional transportation boards representing Tampa Bay and Orlando passed a resolution supporting the expansion of…
Another paycheck glitch for Polk school employees, as the district promises solutions fast
Nearly one-third of the Polk County school district’s employees did not see their semi-monthly pay deposited…
Watermelon Cupcakes
Try these delightful watermelon cupcakes for your summer gatherings. Lime-infused cake, creamy frosting with a hint…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on bump stocks Friday, declaring that the…
Wizard of Oz Museum moving out of Brevard, headed closer to Disney
The Wizard of Oz Museum, which opened about two and a half years ago, in Cape Canaveral,…
Polk County blocks 2 trails at Circle B Bar reserve because of alligator mating season
Two trails at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland are temporarily closed because of alligator mating season. The…
SIMPSON PARK POOL CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
WHO: City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts WHAT: Pool closure WHY: Liner is separating…
Man arrested for leading Polk County deputies on chase and slamming into patrol car
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming…
Lakeland nonprofit unveils shelter for homeless veterans
New Life Outreach Ministry held a ceremony Thursday on its small campus in North Lakeland to…
Southeastern baseball coach resigns
It was time for Adrian Dinkel to move on. Dinkel, who led Southeastern University to two national championships…
Tropical Weather Outlook
Chances for development early next week in the southern Gulf now up to 50%. This will…
Letter to the Editor – It’s time we better protect Florida veterans – Let’s pass Amendment 3
By Lisa Dunkley, I’ve seen my fellow combat veterans return home and do anything they can to…
Florida not participating in new federal summer grocery benefit for kids
The reality is that some families in Florida are in desperate need of food. Despite the…
Odometer fraud is on the rise in Florida
When you think of odometer fraud, you probably envision the same thing Jason LaBonte does. “First…
United Methodists welcome LGBTQ+ people as pastors
United Methodists have changed their rules, paving the road for what some are hoping will be…