Alex Pretti would still be alive if he had not carried a gun during his encounter…
Year: 2026
Metso adds Florida to Mellot’s distributor territory
Machinery sales and service provider Mellott will support Metso aggregates equipment users from its Lakeland, Florida,…
Emergency Shelter Response Activated in Lakeland and Winter Haven
As dangerously cold weather settles over Polk County, Talbot House Ministries in Lakeland and our Center…
Portions of Doe Circle East and West Will Close for Drainage Improvements
The Polk County Roads and Drainage Division will be replacing storm drainage lines on Doe Circle…
Southwest Florida Water Management District declares ‘severe’ water shortage, implements watering restrictions
Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a “severe” water shortage on Tuesday. The governing board voted…
Feasts of Persia Announces Downtown Lakeland Expansion
Feasts of Persia, known for its unique and thoughtful fusion of bold flavors and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine,…
Scam Alert!
We’ve received reports of scam calls from individuals posing as Lakeland Electric, threatening to cut off…
Plant City farmers sacrificing this week’s harvest to save strawberry season
“Here’s what we are going to lose, but here’s what we are going to save,” Parke…
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 for feeding street cats
By Street Cat Project of Polk County 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns of jailtime for speeding
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning against excessive speeding on local roadways like I-4. “We…
This Is Where They Leave Her to Break
By THE NEW BARKER She is a senior Aussie mix, left at Lee County Domestic Animal…
Orlando attorney tells city it can’t stop ICE detention facility from opening
City attorney cites U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause Orlando attorney: City can’t stop ICE facility If the…
Congressman Scott Franklin had a great time attending the 79th Annual Polk County Youth Fair
Congressman Scott Franklin had a great time attending the 79th Annual Polk County Youth Fair. Franklin…
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Bell enjoyed a great visit to the Polk County Youth Fair supporting students
Supervisor Bell enjoyed a great visit to the Polk County Youth Fair, supporting students involved in…
𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 and work collaboratively to bring Animal Services…
Thank you for voting!
Because of your support, our Technical Services Unit has upgraded its digital forensics lab with a…
Lakeland Electric is honored to support local students in our community, and today at the Polk County Youth Fair
Lakeland Electric is honored to support local students in our community, and today at the Polk…
As temperatures drop again this week, please contact these shelters to stay warm!
Mulberry Community Service Center – Shelter is at FAM Church (1400 Canal St E, Mulberry, Fl…
It’s been said that fear shouldn’t be a factor in considering land uses changes in Polk County by elected Commissioners
Really? Let’s consider the application for Mammoth Grove Mine, an 855-acre sand mining operation a few…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a mother in Escambia County, had her 6-year-old daughter…
Butt Burning and Winter Safety
Dr. Glenn Mollette Much of America is enjoying a large dose of winter this week. There…
Would changing the past make our lives better?
One of the popular age-old thoughts within the human imagination is what we would change if…
Join us at the Park this week for free, creative fun with plants!
Art in Nature, January 31: Use native plants to create your own art at Art in…
Florida Senate President Albritton hospitalized after chest pain; small blood clot found in lung
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized early Sunday after experiencing chest pain, with doctors discovering…
Public Notice: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Close Portion of Pine Street for Sewer Repair
Who: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division What: Road closure for sewer service repair When: Beginning Wednesday, January 28,…
National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Polk County
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Polk County on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in effect…
DUMPED DOMESTIC PEKIN
By Danielle Nicole There’s so much I want to say about this, but I’m going to…
Lakeland manufacturer of Screen Skinz lands a “Shark Tank” deal with Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary and Alex Ohanian
This Catapult member business has gone nationwide. Find out what happened when its owners appeared on…
Letter – Black Lives Matter Restoration Inc. stands with the family and community of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Black Lives Matter Restoration Inc. stands with the family and community of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex…
Polk County Women Mean Business
Speaker Spotlight for Our Next Biweekly Meeting: January 29th We’re excited to welcome Shaquilla Williams Shannon…
“Many of us have tried to appeal through compassion…
𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳: “Many of us have tried to appeal through compassion… You guys have…
“𝗜’𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧.” — 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡’𝗧
“𝗜’𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧.” — 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡’𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟. 𝗡𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧. 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧.…
Polk County Animal Control, Florida stats “𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱”
𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 — 𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, $𝟭𝟬 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵. In 2023: 𝟰𝟵𝟴 𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 In 2024: 𝟭,𝟬𝟴𝟯…
Brightline skips second bond payment
Brightline Trains Florida deferred a second interest payment on $1.2 billion of subordinate municipal bonds on…
Josslyn Cruz and her swamp cow named poof
My name is Josslyn Cruz. I’m 16 years old and a junior at Bartow Senior High…
Polk County Animal Control -Florida “lookout” for a new photo album on their Facebook page featuring Lost/Stray pets
Please be on the “lookout” for a new photo album on our Facebook page. This is…
Congratulations to Lakeland Electric for receiving a 2025 Building Strong Communities Award from FMEA
Congratulations to Lakeland Electric for receiving a 2025 Building Strong Communities Award from FMEA. Lakeland Electric…
Car Seat Recall Alert
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198,…