The Detroit Tigers return to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Sunday, February 22,…
Year: 2026
Lakeland man dies after single-vehicle crash in Mulberry
A 23-year-old Lakeland man died after a single-vehicle accident in Mulberry the evening of Feb. 17.…
SNAP food restrictions coming to Florida
On April 20, changes will be happening to SNAP benefits in Florida. Soda, energy drinks, candy,…
Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates
IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine…
Rep. Jennifer Canady’s office will be holding mobile office hours in Lakeland
Rep. Jennifer Canady’s office will be holding mobile office hours in Lakeland on the third Wednesday…
Trimak moving to Lakeland and adding 50 jobs
Lakeland officials approved $400,000 to help offset the costs of building a new turn lane off…
Lakeland hit with more job cuts as tech company lays off 98
A global technology company is laying off nearly 100 employees in Lakeland. HCLTech, based in India,…
Florida lawmaker’s bill to move U.S. time zones back 30 minutes, end daylight saving time
The debate over ending or keeping daylight saving time includes a new proposal to move clocks…
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Prime Meridian Bank
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory approval to complete its…
LAKE BONNET DRAINAGE BASIN HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECT
The City of Lakeland is informing the public about a proposed activity in a floodplain and…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, February 19 @ 6:30 PM – DR STRANGE* Friday, February 20 @ 7:30 PM…
Receipts Don’t Lie: Florida Publix & Walmart Caught Fudging the Scales on Meat, Cheese & More
Receipts Don’t Lie, But Apparently Publix & Walmart Do: How Publix & Walmart Stores Are Stealing…
NAPA owner Genuine Parts to break itself into 2 separate companies
Genuine Parts Company, the Atlanta-based conglomerate behind the NAPA auto parts chain, announced on February 17,…
Happy Birthday LAPD K-9 Summit
K-9 Summit is officially 6 years old today… which in K-9 years means he’s a seasoned…
Polk County teacher retiring after 31 years in education
Edith Thomas has been working in Polk County Public Schools for 31 years. She started as…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida lawmakers are deeply divided over the state’s new…
House committee advances plan for construction of new prison facility
By Mitch Perry With Florida’s prison population expected to increase in the coming decades, a committee…
Polk County Public Schools Letter to Lake Regional Parents
Polk County Public Schools Letter to Lake Regional Parents| We want to inform you about an…
Western Trunk Sewer Project Final Restoration to Impact Josephine & Highland Streets
Who: City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department.What: Final restoration work for the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project, causing…
Lakeland’s new burger shop Grievous Angel
A much-anticipated Downtown Lakeland burger shop that hopes to reinvigorate a property with a troubled past…
Overflowing Garbage at a Lakeland Apartment Complex
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments has a little issue called Garbage….. LCE26-00189 — hearing is…
Family-owned Brazilian market here in Lakeland
We’re a small family-owned Brazilian market here in Lakeland, and we want to say thank you…
Playa Spins One-Hitter as Fire Earn Split
No. 19 Southeastern split Monday’s home doubleheader against Mobile at the SEU Softball Field, dropping a…
STABBED NEARLY TO DEATH OVER $2 TIP: Florida Pizza Delivery Driver Accused of Attacking Pregnant Customer
A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver in Kissimmee is facing serious felony charges after authorities say she…
Heartland Snack Co
Since joining Catapult in 2023, Erica, founder of Heartland Snack Co., has reached major milestones! From…
Calling all car lovers!
Join Imperial Mustangs of Polk County for a fun-filled, family-friendly Car Show at Lakeside Village featuring…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Thousands of jars of peanut butter part of latest US recall
Check your cabinets: thousands of jars of peanut butter are part of the FDA’s latest recall. Over…
Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl – Did It Work For You?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The Super Bowl is now in the history books and already forgotten…
Aspiring musicians ages 4-10 can learn to play the ukulele
Aspiring musicians ages 4-10 can learn to play the ukulele with Strum Bugs Ukulele Camp! Join…
Movie Review – Wuthering Heights
By Bob Garver “Wuthering Heights” is based on a classic novel by Emily Brontë. I’ve…
Planned Parenthood will close Lakeland clinic, end Polk County presence
Planned Parenthood is ending its presence in Polk County after more than 50 years, part of…
Polk County officials provide an update on the county’s brush fire season
Polk County officials provide an update on the county’s brush fire season, address the countywide burn…
Celebrate Culture & Community at Lakeland’s Black History Festival at Jackson Park
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the City of Lakeland will kick off Black History Month celebrations with…
National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland
An Atlanta-based homebuilder known for building communities for the “move-up buyer” announced Friday it has acquired…