Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, with forecasts showing a projected path…
Month: October 2024
Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
Hurricane cocktail recipe is the perfect drink to whip up on a hot, sticky night! Get…
Polk Co. residents in mobile homes urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton’s intense winds
Hurricane Milton’s strong, damaging winds are a major concern in Polk County. People who live in…
𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁
On October 2, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., LakelandPD officers were called to a local apartment…
Two Publix Vice Presidents Plan Retirement
Today, Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy announced the retirement of two officers and the promotion…
State of Florida to suspend tolls for evacuations
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the suspension of tolls on Central Florida and West Florida roadways.…
Hurricane Hunters P-3 Orion”Kermit”: Into the Storm – Videos
Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane, buffeted by howling winds, blinding rain, and violent updrafts…
Hurricane Update
Polk County does not have a mandatory evacuation policy in place at this moment. Polk County’s…
Hurricane Warning Issued
A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expectedsomewhere within this area within the next 36 hoursA…
CITY OF LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE
Hurricane Milton has increased intensity and is now a Category 5 Hurricane with sustained winds over…
Citrus Connection Schedule changes Tuesday
The Citrus Connection will operate normally on Monday but starting Tuesday it will be transporting residents…
Sheriff’s Office Helene deployment leaves to return to Polk
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, its team that was deployed to Florida’s Big Bend…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller We have suffered from several hurricanes here in Florida during 2024 and another…
Joker: Folie à Deux – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Back in 2019, “Joker” managed to make over $1 billion at the…
DeSantis administration threatens local TV station for airing abortion rights campaign ads
Ron DeSantis’s administration has appeared to threaten a local TV station with legal action for airing…
GEICO is Terminating Insurance Coverage of Tesla Cybertrucks, Says “This Type of Vehicle Doesn’t Meet Our Underwriting Guidelines”
Robert Stevenson, a Tesla Cybertruck owner, recently revealed that GEICO is kicking out his Cybertruck from…
Hurricane Milton is now a Cat. 5 Storm in the Gulf As It Heads To FL
Updated: Monday, 12:01 p.m. EST Hurricane Milton is now considered a Category 5 storm, the National Hurricane…
Sandbag Sites Will Be Open 8 a.m. to Noon on Tuesday
Polk County sandbag sites, which are open until 5:30 p.m. today, will be open from 8…
What Polk County Residents Need to Know About Shelters
Polk County’s public and pet-friendly shelters will open at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Special needs…
NOAA Hurricane Hunters
P-3 Orion: Into the Storm Pre Flight Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane, buffeted by…
Polk County Shelters to Open
Based on the current projections and estimated time of Hurricane Milton’s arrival in Polk County, the…
Polk County Public Schools Cancel Tuesday-Thursday
This is an important update regarding Hurricane Milton. We continue to monitor the storm’s track and…
Hurricane Milton – Polk County Update – Sunday Evening, October 6, 2024
Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, discussed preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton during a press…
Lakeland Gazette Endorsements
Polk County Commissioner District 1 Becky Troutman Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards Polk County…
44th Annual Lake Morton Swan Roundup postponed
**Due to the potential for inclement weather this event has been postponed until further notice** It’s…
Milton Reaches Hurricane Status on Heels of Helene’s Devastation
Milton reached hurricane status by mid-day Sunday and was expected to intensify rapidly before hitting the…
Polk County prepares for a possible direct hit from Milton
Polk County opened sandbag sites Sunday in preparation for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to…
Be Prepared –
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Polk County Opens Citizen’s Information Line
Polk County’s Emergency Management Division has activated the Citizen’s Information Line to answer Tropical Storm Milton-related…
Tropical Storm Milton 5pm Track
Tropical Storm Milton 5 pm Track: Obviously, not a great track for the Bay Area. Remember,…
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton strike
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton, which could bring Category…
Polk County Sandbag Sites to Open
Polk County sandbag sites will be open to residents at the locations listed below Oct. 6…
Building Owner Draws Higher Incentive from Lakeland CRA for New Downtown Lakeland Restaurant
Cory Petcoff initially asked for $195,000 to help transform the Florida National Bank building into a…
Tropical Storm Milton with winds of 40 mph
We now have Tropical Storm Milton with winds of 40 mph. Remember, the NHC tracks update…
Restaurants that fell short of standards
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…
Operation Blue Ridge goes into action with rescue missions in remote areas in North Carolina
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard have conducted search and…
Former Florida Southern College President to Join Winter Park Marketing Firm
A significant figure in the statewide education community will return to Winter Park to join the…
Hurricane Center Issues Warning as Two Storms Could Merge in Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Thursday morning issued a tropical storm warning as a cyclone…
Colossal SALE — Just Between Friends of Lakeland
OK Lakeland, let’s try this again! We are back after the storm! DON’T MISS the HUGE…