A different kind of learning opportunity is coming to Philip O’Brien Elementary, and Polk County families…
Day: May 6, 2026
The Teddy Bear Parade was paws-itively adorable!
These incredible Girl Scout Troops marched all the way from Munn Park to the station, arms…
Publix suffers rare earnings decline
Publix reported a rare decline in net income for the first quarter of 2026, though the…
Publix is no longer America’s most trusted grocer
According to the 2026 “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” list released by Newsweek, Whole Foods Market…
Publix posts new firearm policy signs in Florida stores
Publix stores in Florida have recently updated their signage to reflect a reversal of their previous…
Polk County Officials Reinstate Burn Ban
As drought conditions persist across the county, Polk County officials made the decision to reinstate the…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at approximately 12:38 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in…
New Congressional Districts Shift Boundaries in Lakeland
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional redistricting map into law on Monday, May 4, 2026,…
Man charged in connection with 66 thefts from Publix
Michael Micklon, a 38-year-old Lakeland man who was recently arrested following a lengthy investigation into a…
Polk County woman leaves more than $740,000 to local nonprofits
The generous gift comes from the estate of Mabel Schaefer, a lifelong educator and dedicated member…