A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally…
Month: January 2025
The Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Returns In February
Carlisle Auctions is excited to announce the return of the Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction. This will…
Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth…
LAL Airport Director Kris Hallstrand Named to Tampa Bay Business Journal Watchlist
Lakeland Linder International (LAL) Airport Director Kris Hallstrand is the only Polk County person named to…
USPS to suspend mail service on Jan. 9 to honor Jimmy Carter
A National Day of Observance has been declared on Jan. 9 to honor the death of…
**Finally! Additional Lanes on Interstate 4 – Coming Soon.**
Florida Department of Transportation : “Project 3 will have a final roadway configuration of four general-use…
Lakeland International Airport to buy 2 modular office buildings for Avelo due to space issues
Avelo Airlines has significantly increased its flights out of Lakeland International Airport and now is looking…
Letter to the Editor – We are writing to address your article titled “Animal advocates aim for Polk County to be a no-kill county in 2025”
By Vicky Quintanilla We are writing to address your article titled “Animal advocates aim for Polk…
‘Express Yourself’ works of art on display
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by…
ROBOTIC INVESTIGATION OF SEWER MAIN
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division Contractor WHAT: Robotic Investigation of Sewer Main WHEN: Monday, January 6,…
Public Notice of Pollution
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Steak and Cheese Garlic Toast
Ingredients6 Slices of frozen Texas Toast Garlic cheese bread½ C. Sliced Green bell peppers½ C. Slices…
LUS Receives National Acclamation for Electric Power Restoration Efforts in Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Lakeland, FL
LUS secured four commendations for its mutual aid efforts in 2024. Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has…
Kill, Kill, Kill over 400 Animals dead in December – Animal advocates aim for Polk County Animal Control to be a no-kill county in 2025
80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, which is a continuation of improvements over the…
Florida minimum wage workers to see pay increase later this year
The minimum wage in Florida will increase on Sept. 30 to $10.98 an hour for tipped…
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dies at 91
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay passed away at the age of 91. MacKay served in the…
Florida’s New “Public Sleeping” Ordinance Now In Effect – Florida Cities Brace For Legal Actions
Local governments face penalties as controversial measures become law, and most municipalities lack the infrastructure to…
Happy World Menopause Day!
Happy World Menopause Day! We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate than with the new nationwide…
SouthState bank completes $2 billion acquisition of Texas Independent Financial
SouthState Corp. has closed on its purchase of the Independent Bank Group, a deal that allows…
Polk County Schools temporarily suspends all volunteer applications to address new legislation
Polk County Schools is no longer accepting new volunteer or renewal volunteer applications. The district says it…
Florida man with ‘Alone’ face tattoo among company in Polk County jail following ‘one-man crime wave
A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crime wave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday…
You may remember that we posted about Patrick last week, when he stole equipment from Polk County Fire Rescue… Right before Christmas.
Well, he might be in jail, but he’s continuing to be charged with burglaries. Today, our…
Florida homeowners urged to apply for homestead exemption by March 1
The first of the year opens doors for homeowners in Florida to get some significant savings.…
I Use only VA healthcare; Can I get back Medicare taxes paid?
I’m 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security,…
Former vote-by-mail requests in Florida have expired
All former vote-by-mail requests in Florida expired on Jan. 1, 2025, because of a state law…
Starting Jan. 1, Floridians can sue local governments over homelessness
As rates of homelessness surge nationwide, Florida residents on Jan. 1 gain the ability to sue…
Florida DOT to construct underpass and fencing on US-27 to protect Florida panthers thanks to federal grant
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has received a $6.1 million grant to build a wildlife…
Community lends support as major fire closes treasured Auburndale pizza shop
A fire has caused Pizza Connection, a treasured Auburndale staple, to temporarily close. “I was scrubbing…
10 killed and 30+ injured as truck crashes into New Orleans
An armed man drove a speeding truck into a New Year’s Eve celebration on Bourbon Street…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Salem’s on Memorial Blvd in Lakeland had quite the scene on 12/31/24
By PulsePoint & Patrol Salem’s on Memorial Blvd in Lakeland had quite the scene on 12/31/24…