With warmer days ahead, more people are exploring the outdoors and looking for parks to enjoy.…
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Kayaker found dead on Lake Annie in Waverly
A 40-year-old kayaker from Lake Wales was found dead on Lake Annie in Waverly early Monday…
Duke Energy Pole Replacement Projects Close Lake Mabel Loop Road and Old Polk City Road
Separate pole replacement projects by Duke Energy will close two Polk County roads starting July 15.…
Voter Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching
Polk residents who are not yet registered to vote and would like to participate in the…
A snake in the birdcage and the Trump assassin
By Glenn Mollette Former President Donald Trump barely missed several hissing bullets that would have ended…
Longlegs – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The gruesome horror movie “Longlegs” pulled something of an upset at this…
Trump taps Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance for Vice President
Former President Donald Trump announced that Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be his vice presidential pick…
Judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case, finds Jack Smith’s appointment ‘unlawful’
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case dismissed the charges against him Monday.…
Salt Life to close Florida stores if buyer not found for parent company
Salt Life will close several Florida stores — including two in Central Florida — if its…
Hit & Run Crash – I-4 Westbound MM 67
On July 14, 2024, at approximately 11:00 A.M. FHP responded to a hit-and-run crash with serious…
Polk Museum Has a New Name
The Polk Museum of Art has a new name: The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art…
Shannen Doherty, star of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ dies at 53 after years of battling cancer
Leslie Sloane, Doherty’s longtime publicist, told People she died on Saturday surrounded by loved ones. Actress…
What we know – Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks identified
A 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania fired multiple shots at former President Donald Trump at a rally…
Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ attack on Trump, hopes to speak with ex-president soon
President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President…
‘I would be concerned:’ HIV status of thousands of Floridians leaked after hack
The health records of thousands of people in Florida are on the dark web, including their…
Florida Republicans, Dems offer prayers and defiance after Trump ‘assassination’ attempt –TRUMP-STRONG
Florida Republicans and Democrats expressed bipartisan outrage, defiance, and resolve after what was an apparent attempt to assassinate Donald…
WORKER KILLED IN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AT MOSAIC NEW WALES PLANT
Sheriff Judd gives preliminary details about what appears at this point in the investigation to be…
A defiant Trump stands after shots were heard at a Pennsylvania rally with blood visible
Former President Donald Trump was evacuated by U.S. Secret Service after gunshots were heard at a…
There is a new completed CRA mural in Dixieland!
Swipe through to see progress pics and catch the artist, Taylor Shaw, in action! Make sure…
Polk deputy fatally shoots man who hit his grandmother with a car, then rammed the deputy
Update: Sheriff Grady Judd gave a video update to the deputy-involved shooting that occurred around 9:30…
Polk County Sheriff Cracks Down On Drunk Driving, 54 Arrested In June
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested 54 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI) of…
Polk County Pursuit & Arrest
Troopers spotted a speeding 2005 Ducati 800 Super Sport motorcycle on US-92, west of Berkley Road. …
Lakeland grandmother sells out of homemade pies and cakes after video goes viral on TikTok
A grandmother in Lakeland is selling out of her homemade baked goods after a video featuring her small…
Lakeland pushes FDOT for legal deal to finish Dixieland road diet
Lakeland city staff are pushing the Florida Department of Transportation for a clear agreement on who’s…
Pressed LKLD coffee shop and bookstore was vandalized with a rock through its window
A Pressed LKLD employee arrived at work at about 8 a.m. Wednesday to find a small rock had…
Something for Everyone on August 20th Ballot
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds voters that there is something for everyone to…
TWO DECLINING OAK TREES IN FLETCHER PARK WILL BE REMOVED
Starting Monday, July 15, 2024, the City of Lakeland Parks Division will remove two declining oak trees…
South Lakeland Winn-Dixie will close this month, to reopen as an Aldi
The South Lakeland Winn-Dixie store is closing later in July, to reopen months later as an Aldi, a…
PCSO Closed Animal Shelter Today ……
Instead of dealing with concerned citizens the PCSO Closed Animal Shelter Today. Quote from Natalie Scott…
Corrections officer arrested for using fraudulent handicap tag at Publix
A Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested on Thursday for fraudulently using a handicap sticker…
Lace up your skates — it’s derby time — Swan City Roller Derby
Jammer. Blocker. Pivot. If you’re not familiar with the rules of flat track roller derby, these words…
Apple & Spice Pork Tenderloin
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 3 ounces cooked…
Petition: Demand New Leadership, Transparency, TNR & Lower Kill-Rate in Polk County Animal
https://www.change.org/p/demand-new-leadership-transparency-tnr-lower-kill-rate-in-polk-county-animal-shelter?signed=true The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded…
Lakeland officials are considering whether to raise the city’s property tax rate for the first time since 2016
Lakeland officials are considering whether to raise the city’s property tax rate for the first time…
FL. Say Goodbye to Redbox
Redbox Closes Its Kiosks & Website: End of an Era for DVD Rental Kiosks In a…
How to get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for 87 cents
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 87th birthday on Friday, July 12 by offering customers a sweet deal.…
Polk County sex offender facing new charges for sex crimes against child
A registered sex offender living in Polk County is facing new charges after allegedly molesting two…