Two Polk County men are in jail, accused of stealing several new air conditioning units from homes that were under…
Year: 2024
CARING FOR OUR HEROES
Thank you so much to Heroes’ Heart and MISSION BBQ for providing breakfast to local law…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:1. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94):A…
PCSO seeks substitute school crossing guards in various areas of Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire…
Gov. DeSantis speaks in Polk County, praises state transportation initiatives
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning near Auburndale, lauding state transportation projects.…
Grieving Husband Asks About His Survivor Benefits
My wife died May 4, 2024. I notified Social Security, and they have removed the direct…
PORTION OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BOULEVARD IMPACTED BY PAVING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
WHEN A FEW MONTHS BECAME FOUR YEARS
By Van Yandell Romans 8: 1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are…
Traviss Technical College Offering New Air Traffic Controller Program
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is offering a new program called Control Tower Operator to tackle…
The state will pay up to $75M for an Auburndale warehouse to convert it into an emergency supply and office hub
State leaders have approved the purchase of a warehouse in Auburndale for use as a supply site for…
Polk County is conducting a controlled burn today at Gator Creek
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is conducting a 25-acre prescribed burn Thursday at Gator Creek,…
Polk County man arrested for video voyeurism of 15-year-old girl
Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a Winter Haven man after he allegedly secretly filmed…
Book Review – Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #2)
Title: Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #2) Author: Abby Jimenez Rating: 4 Stars Jessica’s Review:…
Lakeland Linder projects minimal noise increase with the proposed facilities’ expansion
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public’s input on a proposed expansion project. Two new…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Yaqulelin Dominguez-Nieves, a 25-year-old woman from Sebring, Florida, has…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, June 27 @ 6:30 PM – JURASSIC PARK* Friday, June 28 @ 7:30 PM…
88TH ANNUAL MISS FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION AT THE RP CENTER
Miss Florida 2023 Juliette Valle Miss Florida’s Teen 2023 Anna-Katherine Risalvato
Lakeland Whiskey Society New Product
We were approached to give them a shout-out to promote local a business and products. The…
Polk County deputy arrested after showing up to work drunk
A Polk County deputy was arrested Saturday morning after he showed up for a shift while…
FWC: First prized bass caught in TrophyCatch pink tag contest
The pink tags are back! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is hosting another…
K9 Oli’s First Burglary Arrest after just one month of being certified!
On June 16, 2024, at 10:45 p.m. LakelandPD officers responded to a burglary at the Providence…
Polk EMT union requests special magistrate as negotiations reach an impasse with county
According to a letter shared Saturday on the union’s Facebook page, negotiations between Polk County’s EMTs…
Update: Hooters closes 40 restaurants
Hooters is the latest casual dining chain to close a significant number of locations amid a…
Equality Florida Mobilizes Against New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
In 2024, Florida’s LGBTQ+ community continues to grapple with a complex legislative landscape marked by both…
Grinder Returns as Head Baseball Coach
Southeastern University Athletics Director Drew Watson has announced the hiring of Gabe Grinder as the next…
The Ten Commandments, surely we are willing to try
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana recently signed into law requiring the display…
The Bikeriders – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Watching “The Bikeriders,” the word “inauthentic” kept driving through my mind. For…
A large wave of Saharan dust is heading right for Florida and the Gulf of Mexico
Models indicate that a large amount of Saharan dust will cross the Atlantic this week and…
Non-Alcoholic Sangria
Discover the joy of Non-Alcoholic Sangria, a delightful drink that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus…
Exciting News LakelandPD To Host The 2025 USPCA Region 1 K9 Trials!
The Lakeland Police Department is excited to announce its partnership with the United States Police Canine…
Attention shoppers – Lake Miriam Publix will be demolished this summer ahead of a remodel
Publix plans to close its supermarket in the Lake Miriam Square plaza on Saturday, July 6…
LAKELAND HOOTERS APPEARS TO HAVE ABRUPTLY CLOSED PERMANENTLY
A viral post released on Facebook, purportedly from an employee, shows Lakeland Hooters abruptly and permanently…
3 Of The Weirdest Small Towns In The United States Are In Florida
The weirdest small towns in the United States are weird for many different reasons. And of…
Publix Used To Get Its Baked Goods Off-Site. It’s Freshly Baked Pies Just Won National Awards
Many Floridians believe that Publix’s bakery is an important (and delicious) part of what makes the grocer so…
THE MYSTERY HAS BEEN SOLVED. WHY IS A JET SITTING NEAR DOWNTOWN PLANT CITY?
If you were to drive on West Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. you would probably say,…
STREET RACING/DUI ARREST
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, around 2:00 a.m. LakelandPD officers observed two vehicles begin a street…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:1. Southwestern Atlantic Ocean (AL92):Satellite imagery and…
3 1/2 weeks in: still no answers to body camera videos
On May 27, 2024, a 16-year-old was brutally assaulted and tased by the Lakeland Police Department.…