K-9 Ace has now been loaded into Tampa General Hospital Aeromed and is en route to…
Day: August 6, 2026
Moffitt makes $12 million land buy for first outpatient center in Lakeland
Tampa-based Moffitt Cancer Center has acquired 34 acres on Bartow Road in Lakeland for $12 million…
Follow-up: Polk County K-9 Shooting Suspect Dead After Standoff
K-9 SHOOTING SUSPECT IS DECEASED After an hours-long standoff in the Kathleen area, the suspect who…
Lakeland Shooting: K-9 Injured, Active Scene in Kathleen
HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE – KATHLEEN AREA A major law enforcement response is underway in the…
70 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Rocks the Polk Theatre
ELVIS was in the house 70 years ago today! August 6, 1956. The King delivered three…
Lakeland Politics in the Park: Meet Local Candidates
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is hosting its signature civic engagement event, Politics in the Park.…
Why Polk County Schools Face Teacher Shortages
Teacher shortages ahead of the school year have been a persistent challenge for Polk County Public…
First State Bank to Redevelop Lakeland Ale House Site
First State Bank of the Florida Keys (headquartered in Key West) acquired the former Miller’s Ale…
Why Public Comments Matter in Stopping Rising Death Tolls at Polk County Animal Control
These death toll numbers are absolutely disgusting; these lives mattered. Our public comments make these statistics…