An update from PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid: Dear families, First and foremost, I hope that you…
Day: October 11, 2024
Volunteer Polk Seeking Volunteers to Help with Post-Hurricane Efforts
Now that Hurricane Milton has left Polk County, cleanup efforts are set to begin. If you…
Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions
Public Notice: Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions and Safety Alert Some areas around…
Lakeland man with late-stage Alzheimer’s found dead after wandering away after Hurricane Milton
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a missing Lakeland man Friday…
Elmo Dies in Flood
Satire Lakeland received over 11 inches of rain from Hurricane Milton. During a flood, Elmo got…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Friday, October 11 @ 7:30 PM – BEETLEJUICE Saturday, October 12 @ 4 PM –…
Lakeland: Friday Afternoon Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
USDA releases dismal forecast of Florida citrus crop
In the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initial citrus crop forecast for the 2024-25 harvest season, the…
Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
Once an emergency is declared — like in the case of Hurricanes Milton and Helene — the Federal…
President Biden is coming to Florida
President Joe Biden is coming to Florida to visit hurricane-ravaged communities. A Friday news release from the…
Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Stark Warning for Looters
While Hurricane Milton has passed, the struggle for its victims continues. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a…
Full Power Restoration in Lakeland Will Take At Least 7 Days
It will take at least seven days to restore power to the remaining 35,600 Lakeland Electric…
BIRDS ON THE DRIVEWAY
By Van Yandell Luke 24: 46-47 “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and…
HURRICANE MILTON RESTORATION LAKELAND – OCT. 11
At the peak, Lakeland Electric had approximately 85,000 customers without power. Power has been restored to…