Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
Month: October 2024
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…
Massive hole swallows 2 homes in Polk County
Two homes were swallowed by a large hole Wednesday in a Kathleen neighborhood in Polk County.…
TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering
TD Bank will pay $3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money…
Hurricane Milton Response Crew Member Fatality
An accident at the cross street of Brooke Road and US HWY 98 near Fort Meade,…
Kichi Taiyaki Plans Expansion to Lakeland
Located at 2020 W Brandon Blvd in Brandon , popular dessert shop Kichi Taiyaki is planning to expand to a second location.…
Post Storm Information and Safety
As the weather begins to clear up this morning, it’s important that you remain indoors and…
The One I Stood Beside
Title: The One I Stood Beside Author: Piper Rayne ISBN: 979-8887143323 Release Date: 07/02/24 Rating: 5…
CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE MILTON MAKES LANDFALL NEAR SIESTA KEY
NHC: EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE MILTON MAKES LANDFALL NEAR SIESTA KEY FLORIDA 8:30 pm Oct…
Out-of-area utility crews riding out the storm in Lakeland
So thankful for all of the out-of-area utility crews riding out the storm here, ready to…
***POLK COUNTY TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
Due to flooding, we have two streets in Polk County that are impassable. In Lakeland, Reynolds…
Polk Parkway Crash
FHP Troopers are assisting with an overturned camper and pickup truck on the Polk Parkway near…
If you are going to any Polk County Special Needs shelter, go immediately
If you are going to any Polk County Special Needs shelter, go immediately, as conditions are…
Sheriff Grady Judd issues warning for authorities enforcing homeless crackdown
Tough-on-crime Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells Fox News that a new Florida law prohibiting homeless people from…
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present this year’s all-school musical, Shrek the Musical
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present this year’s all-school musical, Shrek the Musical.…
Power outages in Lakeland
Lakeland Electric 40,865 138,664 Oct 10, 2024 7:16:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time Provider Customers Out Est.…
Tornado Warning
Issued: 2024-10-09 14:42:00 EDT|Expiring: 2024-10-09 15:15:00 EDT The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado…
Milton forces NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters to find a new temporary home in Biloxi, Mississippi
A NOAA spokesperson told Lakeland Gazette it is planning to re-position two WP-3D Orions and one…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Hurricane Milton UPDATE 10/9
The City of Lakeland’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated. The EOC is where essential…
Polk Government Office Closures Extended through Friday
Polk County Government offices will now be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9, 10 and…
SpaceX makes Starlink service available for T-Mobile users in Florida
Space company says service works ‘best outdoors’ T-Mobile customers affected by Hurricane Milton will be able…
Some USPS operations will temporarily suspended ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches, and to ensure the safety of customers and employees, the Postal Service…
Swan Brewing stockpiles drinking water for post-storm
Swan Brewing announced via its Facebook page that its crew has been busy Tuesday cleaning tanks to…
Bumpy ride into Hurricane Milton
Bumpy ride into Hurricane #Milton on WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 “Miss Piggy” to collect data to help…
PCPS Schools/Offices Extends Closure to Friday
This is an important update regarding Hurricane Milton. We continue to monitor the storm’s track and…
HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – 10/9
City offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday,…
A receipt shows Sheriff Marceno received $9,000 piano from the same LCSO “ghost employee” alleging a kickback scheme
By Bob Norman The Roland digital piano model that’s listed on a receipt naming Lee County Sheriff…
Polk County Parks and Environmental Lands Sites to Close
In advance of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, the following Polk County parks, facilities, and operations will close…
Facing an emergency during Milton? Here is the list of emergency numbers for residents
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast with Polk County on its predicted path, we’ve compiled this list…
Eating during a hurricane can be so tricky
Eating during a hurricane can be so tricky, especially without power. Preparing to lose power so…
MILTON Spaghetti Models
Hurricane spaghetti models show where tropical systems may go but do not show where the impacts will…
Three Easy Ways to Vote
Polk County voters have three easy ways to vote in the November 5th General Election, according to…
Watson Clinic Announces Closures Due to Hurricane Milton
All Watson Clinic locations will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10 due…
Full List of Florida Airports Closing Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Several airports have announced closures ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall in western Florida later this…