An accident at the cross street of Brooke Road and US HWY 98 near Fort Meade,…
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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…
Publix stores to close early as Hurricane Milton nears Florida. Here’s when Stores scheduled to close on Tuesday evening
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, with forecasts showing a projected path…
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…