Officers are attempting to locate 28-year-old Paola Rodriguez. She was last seen today, waking on Elm…
Year: 2024
Lakeland man charged with DUI after driving the wrong way on I-4 in Polk County
Dashcam video from FHP shows the trooper having to force the car to stop with his…
Lakeland man is still fighting criminal charges for more than a year
The state attorney’s office tells us Antwan Glover has an upcoming pre-trial conference on Feb. 13.…
Three Lakeland restaurants were handed warnings or administrative complaints
Three Lakeland restaurants were handed warnings or administrative complaints that required a follow-up inspection during the…
Walmart Store Location Closes All Self-Checkouts Due to “Too Much Theft”
Walmart’s self-checkout system has become a topic of divided opinion among shoppers. For some, the convenience…
LDDA is installing 14 security cameras throughout Downtown Lakeland
14 security cameras will be added to Downtown Lakeland buildings to provide video on the city’s sidewalks, streets,…
A Mustang hits a power pole and waterline
Photos by Alexandrea Dasher Lakeland, Florida off Carter Road near the Eaglebrook subdivision. The Mustang hit…
Proposed Florida law – veterinary bills would help more owners get the care their pets
By G. Robert Weedon Florida lawmakers in the 2024 Legislative Session have an opportunity to pass two…
Lakeland’s Top 4 Cinemas: A Film Buff’s Guide
In this article, we explore four popular cinemas in Lakeland. Have you had the chance to…
I-375/I-275 Crash serious injuries
January 28, 2024 @ 5:52 AM Vehicle 1, a Toyota Yaris, was traveling northbound on the…
Car flies into a pole and driver ejected during fatal Polk County crash
A 39-year-old Nokomis man died early on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on I-4,…
Momma Knows Best: Opportunities among Opposition
By Momma Ashley Rose Last year was full of hardship for so many. The LGBTQ+ community, women,…
Hillsborough Hit & Run Crash SR-400
Vehicle 1, believed to be a silver or gray Chrysler 300, was traveling westbound on I-4…
Lakeland is getting a new sweets shop
It looks like Lakeland is getting a new sweets shop. At the Highland City Town Center,…
The replacement RICE engine has arrived in Lakeland
The brand-new reciprocating internal combustion engine #1 has arrived ahead of schedule, keeping our new power…
REMINDER – BE SAFE – MOVE OVER. It’s the law!
Our traffic unit will be conducting a traffic enforcement initiative between 2PM and 10PM today focusing…
Missing Central Florida girls found safe in Louisiana and mother in custody
The two missing young girls have been found alive by authorities in Louisiana following Thursday’s statewide…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Friday, January 26, 2024, at approximately 7:03 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Large Manufacturing Company Is Permanently Closing a Florida Facility and Laying Off Dozens
According to a Reuters article in December of 2023, the manufacturing sector in the United States was “subdued”…
Weight Loss Cabbage Soup
Weight Loss Cabbage Soup is also known as Diet Soup, Wonder Soup, or GM Diet Wonder…
Shady Oaks Gardens Cemetery Receives Historical Marker
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners today hosted a historical marker unveiling and dedication ceremony…
PUBLIC NOTICE – PROJECT UPDATE FOR GRIFFIN ROAD SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT
WHO: Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. WHAT: Installation of 1,700 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer main…
SOCRATES SAID “KNOW THYSELF,” BUT DO WE?
By Van Yandell 1 Peter 2:5 “You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a…
Florida Senate committee backs bill that would ban removal of Confederate monuments
An effort to prevent the removal of historical monuments and memorials started to advance Monday in…
Running Events at Bone Valley ATV Park Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3
Polk County Parks and Recreation is hosting the 8th Annual Hunt for Sasquatch 10k, 5k and…
Florida Republicans approve bill forcing 16 and 17-year-olds to work full-time and overnight
The bill could force high schoolers to work night shifts, even on school nights, and more…
26th Annual Lakeland Pigfest
? Get ready to squeal with delight, BBQ lovers! The 26th Annual Lakeland Pigfest is just…
Cafe Zuppina coming to Lakeland’s Downtown Food Scene
Cafe Zuppina is moving downtown. Cafe Zuppina is a Mediterranean restaurant that has been serving healthy food…
Farting Passenger Forces American Airlines Flight to Turn Around
Please, for the sake of humanity, can we all start acting properly on airplanes? It’s sketchy…
The Lakeland Country Club celebrates 100 years in Lakeland
Lakeland Country Club has reached the century mark. This weekend, members will celebrate 100 years since the…
GIRL POWER!
Annistyn and Lydia made the perfect patrol partners when they dressed up for Community Helper Day…
2024 Session: Bill would bar homeless from certain public spaces in Florida
A bill that would override home rule and target municipalities that allow the homeless to camp…
Florida Orthopaedic Institute expansion with Lakeland location
Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s newest location is now open in Lakeland. Backed by a world-class team of…
Mary’s Bagel Cafe’
6 am -2 pm Come out and celebrate our first anniversary. A Midtown Business, As a…
Ron DeSantis Returns to Old Job of Making Queer Floridians’ Lives Hell
After failing to convince the Republican Party that he should be the next President, Ron DeSantis…
Motorcyclist dead following crash in Lakeland
An SUV driver and her children were not hurt in the crash. A 35-year-old man died…
A teen riding a scooter struck and killed
The crash happened in the area of 34th Street NW and Avenue S NW A 15-year-old…