Polk County Sheriff’s Office Central Florida HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) task force detectives, working…
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These special Polk County Public Schools Polk County Public Schools Department of Fine Arts high school…
Polk schools cancel after-school activities Tuesday, a severe weather threat
The Polk County school district has canceled all after-school activities, including sports, on Tuesday because of severe weather…
Interested in becoming a foster parent? We are in urgent need of foster homes
The need for foster parents and to help single mothers is great. Tracy Grey, Chief Community…
Florida GOP votes to remove Christian Ziegler as chair after allegation of rape
Florida GOP votes to remove Christian Ziegler as chair after allegation of rape The Republican Party…
Women’s shelter plagued by financial hardship to close its doors
The Winter Haven Salvation Army Emergency Lodge will be closing its doors indefinitely on February 12. Lt. Daniel…
Polk County Tax Collector Joe Tedder files for eighth term
Tedder, 61, was first elected as tax collector in 1996 and has been re-elected six times,…
Liberty Tire Recycling Announces Acquisition of Empire Tire and McGee Tire of Central Florida
Liberty Tire Recycling announced the acquisition of Empire Tire of Edgewater in Orlando, Florida and McGee…
Florida lawmaker seeks to strictly regulate panhandling and make it illegal in most cases
Drivers in the Sunshine State might be accustomed to seeing faces with signs pleading for money…
2 Lakeland restaurants fall short of standards
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation carries out restaurant inspections and describes them as…
SUV crashes into South Florida – Lakeland Waffle House
A man was hurt after he crashed his SUV into a Lakeland Waffle House early Monday.…
LAKE BONNY STORMWATER OUTFALL RETROFIT PROJECT
Drainage Baffle Box Catches Sediment and Trash Before Entering Lake The City of Lakeland will begin…
TSA director arrested by US Customs and Border Protection
An official with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to local…
Secret Nuclear Facility in Florida Now a Ghost Town of Tunnels
The Cold War era was a time of fear and uncertainty, as the threat of nuclear…
Have you seen Sharron Searight?
Detectives are attempting to locate 27-year-old Sharron Searight, who last seen in Lakeland in June of…
Rockstar Recruiting
Thanks to our feathery friend Rockstar for stopping by our recruiting tent at First Friday. If…
Family-friendly drag queen faces hate and threats in hostile Florida
By Annie Gowen The children’s “drag queen” story hour was kept under wraps given security fears. The…
Local 7-Eleven Hit by Thieves: Mulberry Residents Asked to Assist in Investigation
A theft occurred at a 7-Eleven store at 7040 Church Ave. in Mulberry, as reported by…
Local Pawn Shop Bicycle Theft Under Investigation in North Combee Road
A bicycle theft occurred at a Lakeland pawn shop, located at 646 Combee Road North. The…
Simple Chicken Soup
This comfort food classic is just as flavorful and soul-satisfying as Grandma’s chicken soup, but where…
New questions that Sheriff Grady Judd will not answer on the Rebecca Sedwick 2013 case
**** Warning Photos **** After her body was found it was not moved for 9 hours…
Exploding toilet leaves man covered in poo at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant
A Dunkin’ Donuts customer is suing the fast food restaurant after a toilet at a Florida outlet allegedly…
It’s officially strawberry shortcake season
It’s officially strawberry shortcake season again at Parkesdale Farm Market. This year, opt for a classic…
FDA approves plan for Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada
By Jim Saunders NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Almost five years after Florida began pursuing the idea,…
Auburndale man dies in fiery crash
An Auburndale man was killed Friday evening after a failed attempt at passing in a no-passing…
Lakeland Police Department K9s Drax, Judah, Kodiak, and Summit to get donations of body armor
Lakeland Police Department K9s Drax, Judah, Kodiak, and Summit will receive bullet and stab protective vests…
Three fugitives charged in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot are captured by FBI
On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack, the FBI captured three former Polk County…
Born & Bread to Open Four Days a Week Starting Jan. 17
GUESS WHAT!!! The time has finally come and what a dream. B+B will open 4 days…
Kathleen High School teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with student
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives have arrested and charged 33-year-old Brandon Adams of Lakeland, a…
Florida Representative Taylor Yarkosky Has Introduced A Bill That May Criminalize LGBTQ+ Content As “Grooming”!
A new legislative bill, HB1135, has been introduced in the Florida State Legislature, sparking widespread concern…
Florida attorney John Morgan floats potential run for governor
Prominent Florida trial attorney John Morgan, known as the godfather of Florida’s medical marijuana amendment and…
West Pipkin Road Lane Closure Extended Through Early March
Delays related to the removal of an asbestos cement waterline will keep the eastbound travel lane…
SOUTH BOULEVARD, SUCCESS AVENUE, AND E. PARK STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
Spectrum to Hike Rates Again Including Its Low-Income Internet Option
There are ways to dodge these rate increases, but some carry complications The second-biggest cable operator…
Catapult to begin a restaurant residency program
The program will allow food entrepreneurs to get the experience. First up in the restaurant residency…