Fulton Meadows is bringing 210 single-family homes to Polk County and officially opens Nov. 22. A…
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Polk Co. farm offers state’s first ‘U-pick’ to showcase anti-greening method
For what’s believed to be the first time in Florida, customers can enter a citrus growing…
Swan City Improv opening a comedy club
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events.…
Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught…
Student Brought Weapons To High School Campus
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for bringing weapons to Strawberry Crest High School in Plant City,…
Lakeland’s Munn Park Gets Its First Large Christmas Tree
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! The Munn Park tree is underway! The 34-foot-tall…
Is God Dead? The Eyewitnesses
Last week, we considered New Testament critic Bart Ehrman’s suggestion that the historical story of what…
Letter: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
By Vicky Quintanilla What commissioners have done — without mercy: • June 3rd — “𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁…
SEU Lands 11 All-Conference Honorees
SEU Football placed 11 student-athletes on the 2025 Sun Conference Football All-Conference Teams, highlighted by five…
‘He made us kill him’: Polk deputies shot brick-wielding attacker, Judd says
A convicted child rapist was gunned down during an encounter with a Polk County deputy, according…
Kicking off Red, White & Blue in Country Style
On April 14, 2026, join us for SUN ’n FUN’s Opening Night Concert featuring two of…
Lakeland Electric will increase its fuel rate going into 2026
Lakeland Electric customers are likely to see a slight uptick in their monthly bills after the upcoming…
Fire Cruise Past Mariners Behind Season-Best Shooting Night
SEU delivered a complete, wire-to-wire performance on Wednesday night, rolling past Coastal Georgia 108-73 at The…
Fire Improve to 7–0 With 107-81 Win Over Coastal Georgia
The SEU Women’s Basketball team continued its perfect start to the season with a commanding 107-81…
Polk County pre-kindergarteners provide instructions on ‘how to cook a turkey’
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, students at a Lakeland elementary school gave their input on…
Viva Polk magazine makes transition to being bilingual
Viva Polk magazine is giving readers the opportunity to learn English through its pages. This year,…
Could You Please Help Us Spread the Word
By Caroline Baldwin Our daughter is so excited — she’s been busy making keychains and bookmarks,…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE APPOINTS STACY WALSH AS CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Florida Southern College announces the appointment of Stacy Walsh as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Walsh,…
Orlando woman arrested after going 113 mph on a motorcycle on I-4
A PCSO deputy was conducting traffic enforcement on I-4 near Polk City on Saturday, November 15,…
Suspect taken to hospital after being shot by Polk County deputy, officials say
A person was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot by a Polk County…
The wait is over, Lakeland! Watch and see as we transform 1065 S. Florida Ave
The Waller Center will become the new space for “Orange Nation.” Get ready to experience the…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTED IMPACT FEE ORDINANCES AND FEE RATE CHANGES FOR CITY OF LAKELAND TRANSPORTATION, FIRE, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
On August 18, 2025, the Lakeland City Commission held a duly advertised public hearing on the…
CMV Crash
Vehicle 1, a commercial vehicle, driven by a 48-year-old Lakeland man, was traveling eastbound on SR-618…
Pok Threatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, November 20 @ 6:30 PM – ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN* Friday, November 21 @…
Polk County Fire Rescue creating 50 new positions with SAFER Grant
Polk County Fire Rescue was awarded a $ 16 million federal grant to fund 50 new…
Polk County Sheriff Judd Violates rights with policy at the Animal Shelter, why?
By James Madison Audits First Amendment
“What is a Bible”
By Van Yandell II Timothy 3: 16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and…
Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles T. Canady Announces Retirement After 17 Years of Distinguished Service
After nearly two decades on the state’s highest court and a lifetime of public service, Florida…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that two Florida lawmakers filed new legislation this month that…
ARC Review: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
Reviewer: Juliana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceburg.hobbies/ Title: Overdue Author: Stephanie Perkins ISBN: 9781250313461 Release Date: 10/07/25 Rating: 3.5 stars…
Kroger closing Central Florida fulfillment center after ’comprehensive review’
Kroger announced on Tuesday that it is closing three of its delivery fulfillment facilities – including…
Hope House executive director charged with distribution of sexually explicit images: See AFFIDAVIT
Two women were arrested in Lakeland on Monday, one of them the executive director of Hope…
122 missing, endangered Florida children found in task force operation “Operation Home for the Holidays”
A task force comprised of local, state, and federal law enforcement groups located and recovered 122…
Polk County Commissioner’s Meeting Tuesday, November 18th
by Animal Defenders of Polk County Please address one of these items if you intend to…
44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade Rocking Around Lakeland
The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The 44th…
PUBLIC NOTICE: EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN REPAIR – GEORGE JENKINS BLVD
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be performing an emergency repair on a broken sewer main located in the 1400 block…
Postseason Football Ticket Information Now Available
Southeastern University has announced ticketing details for this weekend’s NAIA Football Championship Series First Round game…