The tension in Fort Meade has hit a boiling point. Following the city commission’s controversial approval…
Day: June 24, 2026
A major 7.1 earthquake hits Venezuela
A major 7.1 earthquake hits Venezuela. People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas and remained outside, many…
Two Lakeland restaurants were temporarily closed during May inspections
Xing Xing Kitchen, located at 3131 N Hwy 98, Lakeland, received an emergency order recommendation on…
$35 Cat Spay & Neuter Special!
Starting tomorrow through July 8 — or while funding lasts — all cats, including community and…
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) welcomes Firefighter/Paramedic John Parris back after recovering from an accident back in December 2025
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) welcomes Firefighter/Paramedic John Parris back after recovering from an accident back…
Emma Armstrong, Harrison Musical Theatre alumna, has been honored as Best Vocalist at the 2026 Jimmy Awards in NYC
Emma Armstrong, Harrison Musical Theatre alumna (Class of 2026), has been honored as Best Vocalist at…
Lakeland man arrested during child pornography investigation
On June 23, 2026, PCSO Cyber Crimes detectives arrested 29-year-old Wesley Hulin of Lakeland and charged…
PCSO’s Traffic Homicide investigators solve April fatal hit & run crash in Polk City
Two men were arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as…
PCSO Vice Unit arrests two in massage parlor operation
On Monday, June 22, 2026, undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted…
NOTICE OF PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS The City Commission of the…
Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Lakeland to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Avelo Airlines announced today the launch of new nonstop service between…
A hyperscale data center is proposed in Haines City. But water’s a major problem
While developers look at the I-4 corridor and see a perfect tech hub, the reality below…
LGBT Crowd Cheers as Police Remove Street Preacher from Lakeland Pride Event
A chaotic scene unfolded last week during a Pride event in Lakeland. A man who attended the…