The wait for baseball is officially over — at least in spirit. The Detroit Tigers have revealed their 2026…
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SWAN CITY ROLLER DERBY INFO NIGHT AND MORE
Join Swan City Roller Derby at Swan Brewing in Lakeland, FL on Wednesday, February 11th, anytime…
A DEHYDRATED FISH
By Van Yandell Matthew 4: 18-20 “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, February 5 @ 6:30 PM – EDDIE & THE CRUISERS* Friday, February 6 @…
Snowbird Extravaganza cancels annual Lakeland event
A long-running attraction for Canadian snowbirds in Central Florida has been canceled. The annual two-day ‘Snowbird…
Polk County Celebrates its 165th Anniversary
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners and county leaders celebrated Polk County’s 165th anniversary on Tuesday,…
SEU Opens Two-Game Sun Conference Slate on Wednesday
Southeastern Women’s Basketball heads into a pivotal Sun Conference week with two key matchups ahead. The…
Household Hazardous Waste & End of Life Electronics Event — Saturday, February 7
The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste, in partnership with the Polk County Solid Waste…
Scaffold Provider ScaffSource Announces First Florida Location in Lakeland
ScaffSource, a Brock Group brand, announced the grand opening of its new sales and rental location…
Polk County Run Campgrounds Transition to Cashless Payment in March
Cash payments will no longer be accepted at campgrounds maintained by the Polk County Parks and…
Area Dad Suffers Massive Nothing To Worry About
In a no big deal that barely even took place, area factory worker and father of…
Strawberry crops damaged after freeze
Tampa Bay strawberry growers were seeing damage to crops Monday morning after a weekend freeze. “Welp,…
Page County Sheriff’s Office Takes “Punxsutawney Phil” into Custody Following Treacherous Weather Prediction
Following this morning’s Groundhog Day festivities at Gobbler’s Knob, the Page County Sheriff’s Office has announced…
Movie Review – Send Help
By Bob Garver Did you know that getting stranded on a deserted island has a…
WARNING: GRAPHIC / DISTURBING Nugget Chopped into pieces
WARNING: GRAPHIC / DISTURBING This tragic incident refers to the 2024 kidnapping and slaughter of Nugget, a…
Suspect in the U.S. illegally arrested for hit and run crash
A suspect who is in the country illegally from Venezuela was arrested by the Polk County…
Suspect in the U.S. illegally charged with arson and felony criminal mischief
A suspect who is in the country illegally from Mexico was arrested and charged with multiple…
Suspect in the U.S. illegally arrested for leaving scene of crash and DUI with property damage
A suspect who is in the country illegally from Mexico was apprehended by the Polk County…
Is Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd named in the Epstein files? Explosive allegations explained
New DOJ Epstein files sparked controversy after an email alleged Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd raped…
Jury seated in trial for former Polk County deputy accused of killing 2 in Courtney Campbell Causeway crash
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial for a former Polk County deputy charged with DUI…
Motorcycle catches fire during 130 mph joyride on I-4
Deputies in Polk County said a 19-year-old Orlando man was arrested after going around 130 mph…
City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Begin Sewer Main Rehabilitation Along Lake Hollingsworth Drive
WHO: City of Lakeland Water Utilities – Wastewater Collection Division and contracted crewsWHAT: Sewer main rehabilitation using trenchless…
What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in
Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog weather icon, saw his shadow when he was plucked from his warm…
Lakeland Residents Near Banana Road Experiencing Water Outage
Polk County Utilities staff are working to repair a damaged potable water main on Banana Road…
Portion of Southbound U.S. Highway 27 Consolidated to Two Lanes for Reclaimed Water Main Repair
Polk County Utilities contractors will consolidate a portion of southbound U.S. Highway 27 to two lanes…
Fire Stack National Marks at Legends Invitational
Southeastern Track & Field delivered one of its most complete meets of the indoor season this…
Groundhog Day 2026 February 2nd
Groundhog Day 2026 is happening in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2nd, where the famous groundhog…
Cold weather triggers fire alarm and ground stop at Orlando International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop on Sunday at the Orlando International Airport…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responses to Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire on Scenic View Street in…
Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of DELRAY…
Fire Pull Away From Webber for 86–68 Home Win
Southeastern Men’s Basketball delivered a strong all-around performance Saturday night, pulling away from Webber International for…
SEU Hits 20 Wins Again, Clinches Sun Conference Tournament Berth
Southeastern Women’s Basketball continued its strong late-season surge Saturday night, defeating Webber International 77-71 at The…
Attention Travelers
Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who arrive at security without a REAL ID or other TSA-accepted…
EXTREME COLD WEATHER – LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS
Tonight, Central Florida is facing dangerously cold temperatures. For our unsheltered neighbors, this is not just…
Congratulations to Matthew AND Kenny Turbeville for receiving their Private Pilot’s License!
Congratulations to Matthew AND Kenny Turbeville for receiving their Private Pilot’s License! They are the 196th…
First-Ever Extreme Cold Warning Issued For Central Florida
Most of Florida is under an extreme cold warning as a rare blast of arctic air…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred…
11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster
Special to the Lakeland Gazette While most 11-year-olds are still discovering their hobbies, Ava Silva has…
No. 3 Fire Drop Series Finale in Against Montreat
In cold, windy conditions at Ted A. Broer Stadium, No. 3 Southeastern Baseball saw a late…