Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University signed an expanded articulation agreement creating the Eagle to…
Day: July 31, 2026
Florida Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Recall: 264 cases across nearly 40 counties
Florida’s state health officials and federal agencies are tracking a significant uptick in cyclosporiasis cases—an intestinal…
Letter: Polk County Commission Candidates on Animal Welfare
On July 20, Coalition for Animal Rights and Education in Polk County (CARE) sent an identical…
Lack of drainage on Memorial Blvd during rainstorms causes a business to be flooded
“City of Lakeland, what the hell are we gonna do about this, guys? And who am…
Lakeland Woman Arrested After Infant Dies from Severe Abuse
A 23-year-old Lakeland woman was arrested by the Lakeland Police Department following a severe child abuse…
Lakeland Christmas Eve Shooting: Man Sentenced to 30 Years
The fatal Christmas Eve 2020 shooting in Lakeland, Florida, resulted in federal charges and a federal…
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Appoints Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to appoint Mr. Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric, citing…
Polk County Confirms 5th Rabies Case After Bat Tests Positive
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Animal Control confirmed the fifth positive rabies case in Polk…
Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana Opens in Lakeland, FL
Brothers and combat veterans Joel and Fernando Rodriguez have officially transformed the former Ovation Bar &…
Bringing Urban Radio Back to Lakeland FM Airwaves
In Lakeland and broader Polk County, bringing dedicated urban sounds—such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, and Urban…
Publix Recalls All Lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries Due to Potential E. coli O145 Contamination
Publix is recalling all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries because they…
Small sandwiches, big flavor!
These 4 slider recipes are easy to make, fun to serve, and guaranteed to disappear fast.…