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Year: 2025
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…
A 6-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in the head
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally…
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…