Jim McFarland received the top honor at the Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA) Western Boot…
Day: July 25, 2025
Junely, formerly June Taylor, reopened this morning
Junely, formerly known as June Taylor, previously located downtown, Junely starts a new life this morning at 1216…
Trump signs executive order to clear homeless encampments
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to provide resources that would push cities…
Chuck E. Cheese arrested in credit card fraud case
A man dressed as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested at a Tallahassee restaurant Wednesday evening after…
Polk County Legislative Delegation Public Meeting Announcement
The Polk County Legislative Delegation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the…
Join us in congratulating Firefighters Tyler Moore and Nathaniel Langenkamp on becoming Lakeland’s newest Paramedics!
Join us in congratulating Firefighters Tyler Moore and Nathaniel Langenkamp on becoming Lakeland’s newest Paramedics! After…
Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a Residential Fire
Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a Residential Fire at 8:57 PM IN Station 6’s…
Polk County Launches New Behavioral Health Website to Easily Connect Residents With Local Providers
Polk County’s New Website Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find Behavioral Health Providers and Services…
Letter: We need protection for Community Cats here in Polk County
By Cindy Dorman I was contacted by a responsible colony caretaker earlier today. Seems he was…
Save the Date: Vet Fest 2025
My office is pleased to again host Vet Fest, a one-stop shop connecting veterans and their…
Century-old Lakeland landmark was saved by developer from a certain date with a wrecking ball
A century-old Lakeland building that’s fallen into trouble times is being granted a stay of execution:…