Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who arrive at security without a REAL ID or other TSA-accepted…
Month: January 2026
EXTREME COLD WEATHER – LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS
Tonight, Central Florida is facing dangerously cold temperatures. For our unsheltered neighbors, this is not just…
Congratulations to Matthew AND Kenny Turbeville for receiving their Private Pilot’s License!
Congratulations to Matthew AND Kenny Turbeville for receiving their Private Pilot’s License! They are the 196th…
First-Ever Extreme Cold Warning Issued For Central Florida
Most of Florida is under an extreme cold warning as a rare blast of arctic air…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred…
11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster
Special to the Lakeland Gazette While most 11-year-olds are still discovering their hobbies, Ava Silva has…
No. 3 Fire Drop Series Finale in Against Montreat
In cold, windy conditions at Ted A. Broer Stadium, No. 3 Southeastern Baseball saw a late…
Corrupting Our Kids: Popular Disney Mascots Roaming Park without Any Pants
Beloved Disney characters Donald and Daisy Duck were spotted in public without any pants and, according…
Fire Take Both Ends of Doubleheader
Third-ranked Southeastern Baseball delivered a complete and commanding performance on Friday at Ted A. Broer Stadium,…
FWC issues executive order allowing people to transport cold-stunned iguanas
As Florida braces for some of the coldest temperatures in 16 years, the potential for coming across…
Polk County residents become legal observers amid ICE fears
Local volunteers say violent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota are pushing more people in Polk County…
Shoutout to Sergeant Lewis for catching this special moment with Officer Payne!
Shoutout to Sergeant Lewis for catching this special moment with Officer Payne! Moments like these remind…
Amazing compassion in the community
By Mike Carrano I want to show some love to “The Soup Group,” which includes Hannah…
Florida Man Arrested for Exposing Himself in Public and Fornicating With a Vacuum
Police in central Florida were summoned to a private development in Kissimmee — right next to…
Talbot House appeals for Lakeland homeless shelter on Memorial Boulevard
Talbot House Ministries will plead its case for a new Memorial Boulevard homeless shelter to Lakeland officials…
WARNING: GRAPHIC / DISTURBING It took two days to catch this puppy
It took two days to catch this puppy — about 9 months old — only to…
No. 3 Fire Hold Off Montreat in Season-Opening Win
No. 3 Southeastern opened the 2026 season with a 7-5 victory over Montreat on Thursday night…
THE COSMO PROJECT – EMERGENCY DONATIONS NEEDED
**EMERGENCY DONATION REQUEST** As you can see, the temperature is dropping drastically! Imagine trying to stay…
No. 3 Fire Roll Past St. Thomas in AAC Dual
No. 3 Southeastern Wrestling delivered a dominant performance in Appalachian Athletic Conference action, rolling past St.…
Cheerios, Pringles and Nutella among thousands of products recalled after exposure to rodent waste
A recall of nearly 2,000 popular products, including Nutella and Cheerios, has been elevated over a major safety risk…
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding at 104 mph
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding near Orlando on Thursday, according…
Remember, never pour hot water on a frozen windshield—it can crack!
Brrr! Florida’s rare cold snap is here! Remember, never pour hot water on a frozen windshield—it…
Eagle Lake Man Held On Over $1 Million Bond
A tip about suspicious online activity has landed an Eagle Lake man behind bars, facing serious…
Ray Ramos and John Bedell of H Visa Solutions sit down with Don Burns of I Am Lakeland®
John Bedell, the president of H Visa Solutions talks about the benefits of using the H-2A…
The LPD Dive Team is hosting a BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, February 13
The LPD Dive Team is hosting a BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, February 13, and you can…
Is God Dead? Deficient Sources?
Continuing from last week, the last of the three significant criticisms lodged against the Christian resurrection…
WHY ALL THE EXCITEMENT?
By Van Yandell Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord,…
Florida House panel backs major health care bill
By Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida A Florida House panel Thursday backed a wide-ranging plan that…
Looking for a healthy food pantry location
Looking for a healthy food pantry location? Here’s a list of our distribution locations and times.…
China Garden receives warning due to 10 violations during inspection
China Garden in Polk County failed a routine health inspection on Jan. 21, 2026, receiving a…
The Lakeland Police Department is proud to be a part of the Polk Heroes Literacy Program
Our Neighborhood Liaison Officers enjoyed spending time reading with this amazing group of preschoolers! The Lakeland…
3 measles cases confirmed in Florida
Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Florida as of late January 2026, according to…
Lakeland Electric is urging customers to prepare for an extended period of extreme cold
Lakeland Electric is urging customers to prepare for an extended period of extreme cold affecting Polk…
Polk County residents respond to ICE presence with hotline and whistles
Polk County has not seen the turmoil surrounding immigration enforcement actions now swirling in Minnesota, but…
Substitute teacher in Lake Alfred arrested at school for DUI
A substitute teacher was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) on Tuesday morning, January 27,…
Fire Rally Late, Fall in Overtime at Coastal Georgia
Southeastern Men’s Basketball pushed a Sun Conference road game to the limit Wednesday night but ultimately…