K9 Mako’s last shift before a well-deserved retirement!! Thank you for keeping our community safe, Mako!
Day: February 5, 2026
Sandvik Leads No. 3 SEU to Shutout of No. 12 OKWU
No. 3 Southeastern turned in a controlled, pressure-filled performance against No. 12 Oklahoma Wesleyan on Wednesday…
“Flipping for Charities” – Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival
We are excited to announce that the upcoming festival will be held at Sun ‘N Fun…
President Donald J. Trump Launches TrumpRx.gov to Bring Lower Drug Prices to American Patients
HISTORIC LAUNCH TO LOWER DRUG PRICES FOR AMERICAN PATIENTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the launch…
New LEGO Trade Program at Inklings Book Shoppe
In addition to accepting books, games, toys, and puzzles, we will also now be accepting complete…
12-Time Award-Winning Mac & Cheese Truck Featured at Foodees Lakeland Event
JJ’s Comfort Kitchen, a 12-time award-winning food truck specializing in mac & cheese and comfort food,…
City of Lakeland to Host Second Annual Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool
Get ready to make a splash at the second annual Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9…
Polk State College appoints Dr. Anne B. Kerr as interim President
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to appoint Anne B. Kerr,…
Once-a-Week Watering Limits in Polk County Starting Feb. 8
The Southwest Florida Water Management District voted on January 27 to limit lawn irrigation to one day a…
Kathleen Community Meeting to Discuss Future North Lakeland Government Center
Polk County Commissioner Michael Scott will host a community meeting to discuss the future North Lakeland…
HOW TO HELP ANIMAL ADVOCACY IN POLK COUNTY
We’ve had many new members join who want to help but aren’t sure where to start:…
Four students from Tenoroc High School’s Power Academy just secured internship placements with Lakeland Electric
Four students from Tenoroc High School‘s Power Academy just secured internship placements with Lakeland Electric, and…
Is God Dead? Discrepancies?
Critics often ask, “Why was there not more written between the resurrection and the writing of…
COLLECTOR STREETS PAVING PROJECTS (UPDATED)
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling…
Kathleen Road extension in US budget bill
Funding for two Lakeland projects is included in the appropriations bill passed Feb. 3 by the…
Polk County buys land for a new northwest government center
Renewing vehicle registrations or obtaining a marriage license should become more convenient in the future for residents of Polk County’s northwest region. A new government center,…
For 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners has received 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 describing conditions and practices at Sheriff Grady Judd’s Polk County Animal Control
For 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners has received 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗻…