A 21-year-old was shot and killed after an argument with another man he knew from high…
Month: June 2024
A new study recommends raising impact fees for new residential units from $2,966 to $7,275.
Lakeland hasn’t raised the water and wastewater impact fees it charges on new developments since 2011.…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that during the recent and horrendous rain storms that we…
Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93
Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” of 1950s and 1960s Giants fame, a home run slugger…
Breaking New Ground
In 1991, Lighthouse Ministries received a donation of two duplexes, which became transitional homes. Steve and…
Free Women’s Day Returns to the RP Funding Center on June 23rd!
Hey there, fabulous ladies. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 23rd because Women’s Day returns to the…
Polk Theatre Movie Schedule
Schedule: Monday, June 17 @ 6:30 PM – TREMORS* Thursday, June 20 @ 6:30 PM –…
EVI Industries to Acquire Laundry Pro of Florida
EVI Industries, Inc. announced today that it executed a definitive agreement to acquire Lakeland, FL-based Laundry…
Two Lakeland restaurants fall short of standards in recent inspections
The restaurant, The Egg Station at 1625 Shepherd Road, Lakeland, also had the most number of violations…
Laughter is the best medicine
Laughter is the best medicine and Kelly Terwilliger wants to use laughter to help raise funds…
McMAYHEM ………
On June 14, 2024, around 1:00 a.m. LakelandPD officers responded to a shooting that occurred at…
Inside Out 2 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Back in 2015, Disney and Pixar introduced us to 11-year-old Riley and…
Florida’s AG commissioner will speak at the Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland luncheon
The Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on June 26 at…
Florida’s latest poll results
The Florida presidential race is getting tighter. The Biden campaign saying they believe they can win…
Wanted Lakeland man caught after his phone rang while he was hiding in the ceiling
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on…
Lakeland leaders vote to raise parking permit price
Lakeland city leaders are keeping free parking on the streets of downtown. There had been concern…
Congratulations to LFD Firefighter/Paramedics Marcus Johnson and Jake Prange
Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Marcus Johnson and Jake Prange, two of our most recently onboarded firefighters, for…
Red White and Kaboom is right around the corner; here are some highlights from last year!
Join us on July 3 from 6-9 p.m. for a night of food, fireworks, and live…
Sober Night Drag Show Featuring Lux
The last Saturday of the month starting June 29th, join us for an 18 and up…
Tropical Weather Outlook
The NHC is now highlighting an area east of Florida for possible development by the end…
HAPPY JUNETEENTH 2024!
Seniors In Action On the Move Attended The 32nd Annual Juneteenth Program At Coleman Bush, Along…
2024 Pride in the Park Festival in Lakeland in Photos
Nearly 2500 people came out to this event — People of all ages!!!!
Jet Blue, Allegiant, and Avelo Airlines Offering New Flights In And Out Of FL – Starting At $41
Many Floridians regularly travel to northern parts of the United States to visit friends and family…
Florida ‘Safe Haven’ baby reunites with firefighters 18 years later
Eighteen years ago, a baby was dropped off at Lake County Fire Station No. 112 in…
Polk County ranks among Florida’s most populous counties, but low per capita income of $30,262
Polk County continues to be positioned as one of Florida’s most populous counties, ranking 9th out of…
Avelo Launches 4 New Routes Across The US
Avelo Airlines is expanding its network connectivity within the US by commencing four new routes from…
Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven welcomes new leader
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Franceen Gonzales as park president for Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven. Gonzales has…
Lakeland set to officially recognize Juneteenth for first time
Next week, for the first time, the City Of Lakeland will recognize Juneteenth as an official…
State Of Florida Could Forbid Teachers and Professors From Criticizing The Governor In Their Classrooms
The state of Florida is free to forbid teachers and professors from criticizing the governor in…
SWAN DIVE – Flag Day with President Biden 2024
By Swan Dive – Satire “Flag Day celebrates the history of the U.S. flag annually on…
A developer wants to build 87 ‘workforce-affordable’ townhomes off Kathleen Road
The City Commission will hold two public hearings for a change of zoning and modification of…
LURING A CHILD ARREST
On May 10, 2024, LakelandPD detectives were contacted by the Asheboro Police Department in North Carolina…
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…