The arrest of Jennifer Flott on March 13, 2026, on charges including aggravated animal cruelty and…
Month: September 2026
Newfound Baby Planet
Astronomers have confirmed that a world less than a million years old is the youngest known…
Carrot Top Faces Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit and Extortion Claims
Recent court filings involve comedian Carrot Top (whose legal name is Scott Thompson) in related civil…
Lakeland Pays $125K to Settle Police K-9 Bite Lawsuit
The City of Lakeland agreed to pay a $125,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving a…
A New Season
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Fall has arrived. This is not earth shattering news but very welcome…
Where Lakeland Red-Light Camera Fines Actually Go
While total gross collections from red-light camera citations in Lakeland run into the millions annually, the…
Why TNVR Saves Money and Lives in Florida Community Cat Care
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 (𝗧𝗡𝗩𝗥) 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. In 2017, the American Bar…
Why Polk County Animal Control Must Stop Killing Cats
Why are Polk County taxpayers paying for shelter policies that kill cats instead of funding humane…
Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words to Dictionary
Merriam-Webster officially updated its dictionary with 1,400 new words, definitions, and updated meanings. The publisher described…
Two Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash on US-17/92 in Polk County
Vehicle 1, a Honda sedan driven by a 41-year-old Davenport man, was traveling southbound on US-17/92. …
The Bizarre Story of the Sheep, Duck, and Rooster That Made Aviation History
On this date in 1783, brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier made history with the first hot-air…
An Emu on the Polk Parkway? How Troopers Captured a Runaway Bird on SR-570
Troopers responded to a call regarding an Emu walking on SR-570 (Polk Parkway) near the 16…
Why You Can’t Miss the 2nd Annual Rainbow Roots Festival in Lakeland This October
Event Overview What to Expect This Year
Family of Florida Woman Killed in Fiery McLaren Crash Seeks Aid to Bring Daughter Home
The family of a 22-year-old woman killed in a violent crash in California on Sunday sought…
“Shiver Me Timbers,” or should we say “Shiver Me Cardboard”! Join the Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge on Lake Hollingsworth!
It’s that time of year again to put on your sea legs and cast off into…
Florida Woman Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Family Dog
Malia Elizabeth Nummerdor, 38, of Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte, Florida, was arrested by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s…
LAKELAND ASIAN NIGHT MARKET IS COMING!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with amazing food, shopping, live entertainment, and cultural experiences…
Loudoun County, Virginia, reported approximately 233 data-center buildings built or under construction as of March 2026—the world’s highest concentration—as rising electricity demand drives new grid investment
Loudoun County reports the world’s highest concentration of data centers; Dominion says the cluster requires major…
Lakeland FL 55+ RV Lot Rentals | For SUN ’n FUN at Woodalls Village
Woodalls Village in Lakeland, Florida, invites you to join our active 55+ community. Don’t miss our…
Ultimate Guide to Camping at SUN ’n FUN 2026
Why just visit SUN ’n FUN when you can stay right in the middle of the…
U.S. Congressman Donalds encourages Polk State students to be civically engaged
Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members made their way to Polk State College’s Lakeland…
Jeep Jam | Resort at Canopy Oaks
A Jeep trail festival at Resort at Canopy Oaks in Lake Wales, FL. Jeep Jam brings…
Florida Tourist Development Tax Reform Debate
Byron Donalds says hotel taxes should be used for infrastructure In Florida, the debate over how…
Florida Dengue Cases Top 150: Tampa Bay Hardest Hit
Florida has reported 152 locally acquired cases of dengue fever so far in 2026, marking a…
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale: Dates & Details
The Just Between Friends (JBF) Consignment Sale is a nationwide pop-up sale hosted twice a year…
Lakeland to Vote on $872M FY27 Budget – Final Vote Sept. 24
The Lakeland City Commission is set to cast its final vote on the proposed $872 million…
Florida Duck Hunting Season Begins September 19
The City of Lakeland is reminding residents and visitors that Florida’s 2026–27 duck hunting season begins Saturday,…
Tenoroc High School – Assault on Teacher
A call was dispatched for a potential serious event occurring at the high school. It was…
Polk County Proposes Sales Tax Swap for Infrastructure
A proposed “tax swap” plan in Polk County has been put forward by local leaders to…
Hackers Expose Flock Camera Data
Hackers say they yanked a Flock Safety license plate camera off a pole, cracked it open,…
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
A live bat found on 8th Street in the Eloise area of Winter Haven has tested…
Child Airlifted to Lakeland Hospital After Serious Lawnmower Accident in Auburndale
A pediatric medical emergency occurred in Auburndale, Florida, resulting in a child being airlifted to Lakeland…
Florida Man Charged with Child Abuse in Polk and Orange Counties
Florida state officials announced charges against 34-year-old Rafiq Osborne McDonald following an investigation into the sexual…
7 Years of Free Local News: Why the Lakeland Gazette Needs Your Help to Keep Going
For 7 years, we’ve been filling the gap left by other local newspapers and making sure…
Free Halloween Fun: Sheriff Judd’s Trick-or-Treat & New Haunted Trail Return October 24
There’s nothing quite like seeing our community come together, and Halloween gives us another great opportunity…
Polk County Sheriff Investigates and Debunks Tenoroc High School Weapon Rumors
Dear Tenoroc families, It has come to our attention that rumors have been circulating about a…
Hooters Calendar Girl and Car Influencer From Lakeland Killed in Fiery California McLaren Crash
California car influencer James Wehr, 27, and Florida Hooters Calendar Girl Alexis “Lexi” Kramer, 22, have…
Grady Judd Wants to Flock Your Mother and he Wants You to Shut Up About It
By Florida Man Politics Although Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned Flock and other ALPR cameras…
Florida Mother Arrested for Incest and Rare Adultery Charge After 4-Year Affair with Her Adult Son
Polk County has no shortage of unusual arrests, but this one may be in a category…