The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog bite incident that occurred on Thursday evening…
Day: August 11, 2025
Lakeland Man Sentenced for Masturbating in Lyft Vehicle
Justin Cole of Lakeland has been sentenced in the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court for the charge…
Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Polk County for Impregnating Minor; Unlawful Sexual Relationship
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 29-year-old Porfirio Cruz, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, following an…
Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank Offered by The Nature Conservancy Now Accepting Proposals
Strategically located in Polk County, FL, this turnkey environmental asset features 259+ state mitigation credits and…
Polk County Fire Rescue Assists Community Members with Back-to-School Efforts
Polk County students have returned to the classroom for another school year. Before the first bell,…
Florida Southern College Athletics Launches Refreshed Branding
Florida Southern College is excited to unveil a refreshed look for FSC Athletics, which is a first…
Florida Teamsters at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Win First Contract
Over 270 warehouse workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, represented by Teamsters Local…
Longtime Lakeland Symphony Orchestra conductor Mark Thielen departs
The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra enters its 60th season without the conductor who has led it for nearly…
New owner for KLAL FBO
Aero Centers has acquired the Sheltair FBO at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), adding it to…
Draft permits approved for Mosaic exploratory wells
Mosaic, a major player in the state’s phosphate industry, applied in early 2024 for approval to…