At 5:50 p.m. on Jan. 10, #PCFR responded to a structure fire reported in Mulberry. Crews…
Month: January 2025
Jeep Liberty crashed at South Florida Ave and Oak Dr W
By PulsePoint & Patrol At 10:04 am, a Jeep Liberty crashed at South Florida Ave and…
Step inside former president’s bulletproof limo at Kissimmee car show
‘96 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Presidential Limousine only one available for public ownership Feelin’ presidential? What if…
Woman intentionally pooped on store’s floor in shoplifting scheme in Mulberry
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident happened on Dec. 18 at a Family…
The Simon & Garfunkel Story 2025 North American Tour Visits RP Funding Center Lakeland On April 3rd 2025
Relive the magic of the legendary folk-rock duo! The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story (www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com)…
Lakeland Pigfest
The 28th Annual Lakeland Pigfest will feature more than 150 competition barbecue teams during a weekend…
Philly Cheesesteak Tortellini Pasta
Ingredients: 1 package (12 oz) cheese tortellini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1…
50 Amazing Years!
Since opening its doors on November 16, 1974, the RP Funding Center (originally known as the…
Addition to AGB Museum of Art Dr. Anne B. Kerr gets a wing in the Museum named for her
Anne B. Kerr, president emerita of Florida Southern College, first learned Thursday evening that a day…
Fleeing sex offender steals Polk County deputy’s gun – manhunt started found him in Lake Bonnet
A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a…
LPD and FHP Chase Ends in Vehicle Crash at George Jenkins and Kathleen Road Intersection
The Lakeland Police Department assisted the Florida Highway Patrol with an “active scene” that took place…
Meet the Lakeland family featured on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Thursday Jan. 9 episode
From Press Release Meet the Hutson family — Robert, Lyndsi, and their four daughters: Emmalyn (12),…
CITY OF LAKELAND ANNOUNCES FLOOD RISK PORTAL
The City of Lakeland has announced the launch of a new flood risk portal that will enhance community outreach and…
Hillsborough County SR-400 Injury Crash
Vehicles 1, 2, and 3 were traveling westbound on SR-400. East of Thonotosassa Road, Vehicles 2…
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 28 are expected.…
Fire Breaks Out in Hollywood Hills, Threatening Hollywood Bowl, Walk of Fame
A new blaze lit up near Runyon Canyon, which is in the vicinity of iconic Los…
Lakeland Fire Department Responds to House Fire That Could Have Been Prevented
Lakeland firefighters, unfortunately, ran this call already this week; we definitely don’t want any more. Please…
Hollywood Consumed By Apocalypse Vibes as Wildfires Rage
Apocalyptic angst has swept Hollywood in recent years, but those fears became frighteningly real amid the…
A major Florida grower is exiting the citrus business
By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Fort Myers-based Alico Inc. says citrus production has declined…
Lakeland man recalls working President Carter’s detail as a Secret Service agent
While watching coverage of President Jimmy Carter’s remembrances, retired Secret Service agent Jack Gillen sees familiar…
82-Year-Old North Carolina Man Arrested For Stabbing Man In The Chest In Lakeland
An 82-year-old North Carolina man has been arrested in Lakeland after allegedly stabbing a man during…
Shooting Investigation Update
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3:44 p.m. Lakeland PD officers responded to a report of…
HUGE News: Trump Announces (That He Plans To Announce) That He’s Changing The Name Of “The Gulf of Mexico” To “The Gulf of America”
Say what you want about Donny, but you simply cannot say that he is not funny.…
Gospel Inc. will be receiving $685,000 from the City of Lakeland for its 72-unit affordable housing development
Gospel Inc. will receive $685,000 from the City of Lakeland as construction is underway to expand…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, January 9 @ 6:30 PM – SHREK 2* Friday, January 10 @ 7:30 PM…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida residents can now sue counties that fail to…
Florida’s Anti-Camping Law Won’t Affect City of Lakeland’s Approach, says Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse
Police will continue making arrests under a city ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property.…
NFL Players from Lakeland H.S.
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida. The…
Wedgwood Golf Course redevelopment moves forward but code enforcement violations are stacking up
As redevelopment of the former Wedgewood Golf Course takes a step forward, residents are seeking to hold developers…
Repeat Offender Arrested For Lewd Behavior at Lakeland Park
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Bandy, 56, was arrested at Duff Park on…
Eric Michaels And Mike Lee Out At Max 98.3 Lakeland FL
Variety Hits “Max 98.3” WWRZ, Lakeland, FL , has parted ways with Program Director, morning host Eric Michaels,…
Freezing temperatures means strawberry and citrus growers are at risk of losing millions of dollars of crops
They can burn strawberry plants, especially the more fragile flowers, which produce berries. Vice President of…
Nosferatu – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Robert Eggers is one of those directors that always puts out exactly…
Motorcyclist killed in crash on US-27 in Frostproof
A 37-year-old man was killed Sunday night when his motorcycle collided with a van on U.S.…
Hardee County corrections officer arrested for DUI told deputies it’s going to cost him his job
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable…
Two Men Arrested for Racing Corvettes in Mulberry
On Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 11:12 AM, two Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives observed…
Alabama cheerleader Abbie Stockard, 22, wins Miss America 2025 pageant – but fans say contest has been ‘destroyed’
A NURSING student and cheerleader landed this year’s Miss America gong – but critics have claimed…