Florida has had some large business exchanges in August of 2024 – one of which was…
Year: 2024
Lakeland CRA says it will not renew the current lease for The Well
The founders of a Midtown community event space are being vocal about their concerns for future…
Caught On Camera: Man Arrested For Stealing iPhone At Lakeland Dollar General
A 60-year-old man, Jimmy Lee Doss, was arrested for grand theft after taking an iPhone that…
WHERE IS THE UTTERMOST?
By VAN YANDELL Acts 1: 8 “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is…
Polk County elementary ESE student left stranded at bus stop
A Polk County mother contacted the media after her son was left at the school bus…
Saw Palmetto berry pickers arrested after a new law created felony punishment
If you’ve seen certain small berries growing in clumps out in the wild, they may be…
The restaurants that fell short, and why
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…
Polk County Commissioners to Consider Impact Fee Increases
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Board approved an “extraordinary circumstances study” to look at how much…
CFO Jimmy Patronis announces investigation into CarShield for deceptive sales practices
Jimmy Patronis announced an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Agent and…
Jan. 6 defendant from Polk County joins brother in asking for counts to be dismissed
Olivia Pollock, a Polk County resident charged with crimes related to the U.S. Capitol attack, has…
Man Sleeping In His Car at Lakeland Circle K Has Wallet Stolen; Polk County Deputies Seek Suspect
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car burglary early on Friday, August 9, 2024,…
Polk County Releases Documentary to Commemorate 2004 Hurricane Season
Polk County’s Communications and Emergency Management divisions have released a 30-minute documentary commemorating the 2004 hurricane…
HELP US IDENTIFY THEFT SUSPECTS
Shortly after the Victim’s wallet was stolen from Hobby Lobby on South Florida Avenue, the two…
Polk County 2024 Primary Election Results
Rep Public Defender 10th Judicial Circuit 100% of precincts reporting Candidate % Votes Total Votes Blair…
Protesters rally over police brutality allegations
Kieanna Garrett said she took pictures of her face in late December 2023 after her arrest…
‘Irresponsible’: 2 DCF employees arrested for DUI, suspended license in Polk County
Two employees with the Florida Department of Children and Families were arrested just a day apart,…
Joshua Doolin convicted on Jan. 6 charges leaves prison after sentencing reduction
Joshua Doolin, a Polk City man sentenced to prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol…
ART/ifact a nonprofit hub for Lakeland artists is being evicted by the city
One of Lakeland’s hubs for artists and creative minds will close its doors in September because…
Michigan Woman Arrested For Resort Shoplifting In Polk County On Florida Vacation
A family vacation took an unexpected turn in Polk County, Florida, when a 22-year-old woman was…
Did your taxpayer dollars help cover up the Lee County Supervisor of Elections affair?
Tommy Doyle is up for re-election for a third term as supervisor of elections. Over the…
Tenth Judicial Circuit Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force investigating officer-involved shooting in Lakeland
The Tenth Judicial Circuit Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force is investigating an officer-involved shooting that…
Twin Peaks Brings Ultimate Sports Lodge to Lakeland, Florida
Award-winning sports bar to open new location offering jobs, scratch-made food, and an unparalleled game day…
Officer shoots at suspect ramming police vehicles at Lakeland shopping center
A Lakeland police officer shot at a suspect who was ramming police vehicles Monday afternoon at…
Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream
By Dr. Glenn Mollette In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion in…
TOMORROW IS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IN FLORIDA
Tomorrow is the primary election day for the State of Florida. U.S. election laws date back…
Alien: Romulus Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Alien: Romulus” started out at a disadvantage with me because I haven’t…
Lakeland Gazette is endorsing the following candidates in the Aug 20th Primary election
Ricky Shirah Office: County Commission District 5 Neil Combee Office: Property Appraiser Becky Troutman Office: County…
Tampa man killed in head-on collision between pickup and semi in Polk County Saturday
An early morning head-on collision north of Lakeland on Saturday, August 17, 2024, left one man…
Trading Card Thief Targets Lakeland Store
A Lakeland game store has been hit twice by a trading card thief. The suspect broke…
A sales clerk in Mulberry was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor
A sales clerk in Mulberry has been arrested for selling alcohol to an 18-year-old, according to…
Letter to the Editor — Polk County Animal Services needs to be fixed
My little adopted Peaches from Polk Animal Control. I had her on hold for two weeks…
Gow Fields can’t be trusted with power over Polk’s property values and taxes
A man who compares basic government oversight to the murder of George Floyd has terrible personal…
Sazerac
The Sazerac is a close cousin to the Old Fashioned that traditionally consists of rye whiskey or brandy,…