A sinkhole appeared in the front yard of a Royal Crest Drive home in Highland City…
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Lakeland Auto Group sells a pair of Tampa car dealerships
The Qvale Auto Group in Lakeland recently sold two of its dealerships in the Tampa region,…
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house
Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for…
Flooded Lake Bonny residents seek more relief as city continues pumping water
People that live near Lake Bonny are still looking for relief from flooding, four weeks following…
Suspect Wanted for Attempted Homicide, Home Invasion/Robbery Arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Troopers and K9 Colt
Yesterday, while patrolling the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Memphis Avenue in Pensacola, the Florida Highway…
Undercover Asian Massage Parlor Prostitution Sting – 21 Arrested
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a two-day undercover operation targeting illegal activity at Asian…
Avelo Airlines Announces a New Route to Nashville and Celebrates Three New Routes at its Newest Base in Lakeland Celebratory, one-way fares from LAL start at $49
Avelo Airlines today announced a new route to Nashville, Tennessee, and celebrated the start of three…
The Housemaid
Title: The Housemaid Author: Freida McFadden ISBN: 9781538742570 Release Date: 4/26/2022 Rating: 4 Stars Jessica’s Review:…
Owens Corning 200 | ARCA Menards Series
Final 14 laps Owens Corning 200 ARCA race Toledo Speedway 10/5/2024 Becca Monopoli finished 11th Pos.…
Lake Bonny Public Meeting – November 6, 2024
Other articles Lake Bonny resident calls for investigation into flooding ADDITIONAL LAKE BONNY PUMP OUTFLOW INCREASED…
44th Annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton Checkup day
Today wrapped up the final day of the 44th Annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton, and…
Hurricane Rafael Track Update:
Hurricane Rafael Track Update: As of 7 pm, the new NHC track continues to show Rafael…
Pok County Sheriff Is a Star on TikTok. Why Won’t He Acknowledge His Office’s Mistake?
Victim Taylor Cadle is asking Sheriff Grady Judd to admit his office denied her credible sexual…
Amendment 3 and 4 supporters aren’t giving up after both failed
Access to marijuana and abortion in Florida will not be expanding. A majority of voters said yes to both…
Lake Hancock Boat Ramp Reopens Nov. 7
Polk County will reopen the Lake Hancock boat ramp at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.…
Festive Flix on December 13 from 7-9 pm at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater
Join us for Festive Flix on December 13 from 7-9 pm at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater…
Harris’ Concession Speech, Says ‘Sometimes the Fight Takes a While’
Vice President Kamala Harris, conceding defeat to President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, sought to allay…
Melony Bell wins Polk County Supervisor of Elections
Melony Bell has ousted one of Polk County’s longest-serving elected officials. Bell, who left the Florida…
DOJ Says Policy Is to Not Prosecute Presidents, DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office
Justice Department officials have been evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before…
Homicide Investigation Arrest
On November 5, 2024, at 6:32 a.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded to a residence on…
Donald Trump wins the election
He won. Former President Donald Trump considered a political outcast after losing the presidency in 2020…
CITY OF LAKELAND WATER DEPARTMENT PIPE INVENTORY PROGRAM CLARIFICATION
The City of Lakeland is required to identify and inventory water line materials within the water…
Sheriff race
Grady Judd easily won a sixth four-year term as Polk County sheriff on Tuesday. Judd took…
Get live election updates from Polk County
Live election results: Polk County live results Live statewide results: Keep tabs on the latest totals…
PCSO Looking To Arrest Theodore Murray – Candidate Running For Polk County Sheriff
Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray, a Frostproof resident with past encounters with law enforcement, is running as…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that if Amendment 3, passes, you could still be arrested…
Lakeland’s 44th Swan Roundup started at 7 am on Lake Morton
Lakeland’s 44th annual Swan Roundup was held this morning, after a nearly month-long delay because of…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, November 7 @ 6:30 PM – AIRPLANE!* Friday, November 8 @ 7:30 PM –…
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Shawn Sherrouse, City Manager of Lakeland, Florida, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the…
Cirque Dreams Holidaze unforgettable performance in Lakeland at RP Funding Center
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will be dazzling audiences in Lakeland during its 7-week 70-city U.S. tour this holiday…
Exotic Jeilongvirus Discovered in Florida Rodent with Human ‘Spillover’ Risk
Abrand new virus, which may be able to jump to humans, has been detected in a…
‘Have some mercy’ Will the state approve Citizens Insurance 14% rate hike?
Back in August, state-backed Citizens Property Insurance pleaded its case to the State’s Office of Insurance Regulation, requesting…
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller”…
Disturbing videos show Florida deputies repeatedly punch fans at UF-Georgia game; sheriff’s office investigating
Disturbing videos captured Saturday at a college football game show Florida deputies repeatedly punching fans in…
Venom: The Last Dance – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The last time audiences saw superpowered alien symbiote Venom (Tom Hardy) and…
Confirm Your Polling Location Before Election Day
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds Polk County voters to double-check their polling location…
Lake Bonny resident calls for investigation into flooding
A Lake Bonny resident has made a clear request to Lakeland officials: Launch a formal investigation…
The Aerospace Center for Excellence and the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Endorses Specialty Florida License Plate Supporting Aviation Scholarships
The Aerospace Center for Excellence and the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo are thrilled to endorse…
Lakeland Regional Health Earns Most Wired Status for the Tenth Time
Lakeland Regional Health is one of 2024’s Digital Health Most Wired hospitals and health systems, as…
If Amendment 4 does not pass – Polk Sheriff Grady Judd has announced that he’s coming for your pregnancies and miscarriages
Written by Billy Townsend Enforcing “life begins with conception” requires surveillance of every pregnancy and a death investigation…