Polk Senior Games is an annual two-week series of 37 Olympic-style sports and games for men…
Year: 2026
Publix Announces New Vice President of Pharmacy
Today, Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy announced the promotion of Katie Scanlon to vice president…
Florida ‘Sex, Money, Murder’ gang leader faces 5 life sentences after conviction
Florida law enforcement officials held a news conference Monday on an investigation that dates back to…
Allegiant to buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 billion deal
Allegiant Travel said that it plans to buy Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion deal.…
West Highland Street Roadway Closure Extended to Jan. 16
The West Highland Street closure, originally expected to reopen today, will remain closed for an additional…
Hamilton Road Roadway Closure Scheduled Jan. 13
Hamilton Road will be closed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for a roadway resurfacing…
Premium Bail Bonds Proudly Sponsors BOFAB BBQ Team at the 2026 Lakeland Pigfest
Premium Bail Bonds is proud to announce its sponsorship of the BOFAB BBQ Team for the…
Here are the 2025 stats for Polk County Animal Control. These figures come directly from them, as it is public record.
By Street Cat Project of Polk County Here are the 2025 stats for Polk County Animal…
Fire Find Their Flow in Home Victory
Behind another efficient offensive night and one of its cleanest performances of the season, Southeastern Men’s…
Southeastern Overwhelms New College, 86–28
Southeastern Women’s Basketball delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, rolling past New College of Florida 86-28…
Fire Finish Fourth at National Duals
No. 3 Southeastern Wrestling closed out a demanding two-day slate at the NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual…
Winter Haven clerk arrested for selling alcohol to a 16-year old
PCSO deputies conducted another round of Operation Pop Top on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and their…
Florida man accused of sexually battering Polk County teen he met online told her ‘I ain’t worried’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a West Palm Beach man accused of grooming a 14-year-old girl…
More Local Resturants in Violation
The inspector observed frozen packs of raw cod, salmon cakes, cooked crab, raw salmon, raw mahi-mahi…
Polk County deputies rescue abandoned rabbits in Lakeland field
Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies that someone dumped…
Letter: Why Polk County’s Animal Shelter is Failing — and What Real Reform Looks Like
By Diana Bravo Most people don’t realize this, but Florida has almost no real oversight of…
LAKELAND’S STEPHEN R. SENN HONORED WITH TOBIAS SIMON PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD
Stephen R. Senn is the recipient of the 2026 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award, the…
Come join us in person for the 42nd Annual Camellia Show and Plant Sale hosted by the Lakeland Camellia Society!
Come join us in person for the 42nd Annual Camellia Show and Plant Sale hosted by…
Fire Advance to Semifinals with Pair of Ranked Wins
The No. 3 Southeastern wrestling team delivered a commanding opening day at the NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National…
DUI Drive-Thru Gone Wrong at Lakeland 7-Eleven
Just after 3:50 a.m. on January 7, 2026, Lakeland Police responded to a crash at the…
** Florida Attorney General Warns Winter Haven on Alleged Homeless Camping Violations **
The Office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter dated January 6, 2026, to…
Another sick dog from the Polk County Animal Control
“The German shepherd/husky mix puppy Nicole Odell adopted last year from the Polk County Animal Control…
Have you seen 12-year-old Isaiah McGraw?
Officers are attempting to locate 12-year-old Isaiah McGraw, who left his residence at Cambridge Cove Apartments…
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed in its fundamental obligation to represent the residents of Polk County
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed in its fundamental obligation to represent the…
Letter – Polk County Animal Control needs reform
By Becky Bywater Animal advocates throughout Polk and beyond Polk County have been calling for reform…
Southeastern Names Jake Russell Head Football Coach
Southeastern University Director of Athletics Drew Watson announced today the hiring of Jake Russell as the fourth head…
No. 3 Fire Ready for NWCA National Duals
No. 3 Southeastern Wrestling opens the 2026 portion of its schedule this weekend as the Fire…
Avelo Airlines to stop deportation flights for ICE
Avelo Airlines, a low-cost carrier operating in dozens of markets across the U.S., will be closing…
Is God Dead? What We Have
The last few weeks have been spent presenting non-biblical sources that speak to one or more…
Say goodbye to TSA at US airport – security giant follows airlines out the door
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is withdrawing its personnel from Salem’s city-owned airport, as local aviation…
Win Streak Snapped at Keiser
Southeastern Men’s Basketball saw its 12-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday night, falling 84-62…
Second Quarter Proves Costly in Road Loss at Keiser
Southeastern Women’s Basketball suffered a 64-39 setback at Keiser on Wednesday evening in West Palm Beach,…
Polk County restaurants closed by inspectors because of roaches
On Dec. 2, Shanghai Chinese Restaurant at 2344 Griffin Road in Lakeland was temporarily closed after an inspector…
Florida woman accused of unlawful sexual activity with 16-year-old boy: ‘A betrayal of trust’
A Wauchula woman is accused of having sex with a minor after the mother of a…
More Avelo flights, planes coming to Lakeland International
Avelo Airlines announced plans for two additional aircraft at its Lakeland International Airport base, as well…
Black & Brew Opens Café at Lakeland Regional Health
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro opened its fourth location at Lakeland Regional Health on…
Lakeland Regional Health and Tampa General Hospital Partner to Enhance Cancer Care and Research
Lakeland Regional Health’s Hollis Cancer Center (LRH) and the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute (TGH) are partnering to…