The Hoops for Hunger program was designed in partnership with the Lakeland Magic and The Mosaic Company to help…
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Who are the Lakeland Royals?
We are a new men’s semi-pro basketball team coming to Lakeland Florida. We are associated with…
Guitar Department at Harrison School for the Arts will be holding a live concert
The Guitar Department at Harrison School for the Arts will be holding a live concert on…
Weather 11/3
Per National Weather Service Tampa Strong high pressure continues to ridge over the southeast U.S. producing…
Congratulation to Battalion Chief Jim Hewitt on his promotion today
Join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Jim Hewitt on his promotion today! Jim joined Lakeland Fire…
Pop-up vaccination clinic
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County will conduct a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Aug.…
When the rest of Disney World reopened last year, The NBA Experience remained closed
The attraction, which featured various basketball-themed activities and interactive games, closed in March 2020 due to…
Free services, including hearing tests, dental screenings and lots more
Health and help are on the way! August 18 from 2-6 PM Wabash Community Center, Lakeland.…
SNAP benefits get permanent boost, largest single increase in its history
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday that individuals using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
Congratulations, Commissioner Phillip Walker!
Commissioner Phillip Walker was sworn in as the Florida League of Cities, Inc. President. The Florida…
“The Price is Right Live” is returning to Lakeland
The longest-running game show in TV history is coming back to Lakeland next year. “The Price…
2021 ATHENA Award Finalists
The Leadership Award Finalists– Stacy Butterfield – Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Polk County, Florida–…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES TWO ADDITIONAL SPECIALISTS
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest additions to their team of expert specialists. Joseph…
McKeel Academy staff must mask up after 12 individuals test positive for COVID-19
The Schools of McKeel Academy have issued a mask mandate for all staff, effective Tuesday after 12 individuals tested positive…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Fred regains tropical storm
Fred regains tropical storm status as it approaches the Florida panhandle. Maximum sustained winds are near…
Afghanistan – God Help Them
Dr. Glenn Mollette Many Americans did not want our military invading Afghanistan. We did not want…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
Lakeland, FL – As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of…
Free Guy – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Free Guy” stars Ryan Reynolds as Guy, a mild-mannered bank teller whose…
TROPICAL DEPRESSION GRACE
Tropical Depression Grace Intermediate Advisory Number 12A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072021 800 AM…
TROPICAL STORM FRED
Tropical Storm Fred Intermediate Advisory Number 27A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062021 700 AM…
Tropical Depression Grace?
Tropical Depression Grace? Intermediate Advisory Number 2A…Corrected NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072021 Corrected to…
Tropical Depression Fred
Tropical Depression Fred Intermediate Advisory Number 17A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062021 …DISORGANIZED FRED…
Please send your prayers
Chris Jonckheer, who was a valuable member of the Polk County Fire department, served as Polk…
“ISO Class 1″What does it mean?
Have you ever seen or wondered what the “ISO Class 1” on our various fire apparatus…
Lightning strike causes fire at Pineberry Street residence
At approximately 4:40 PM on Aug. 12, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call for a…
Peace River Center’s Virtual Run “Recovery is a Marathon, Not a Sprint” Promotes Awareness and Raises Funds for Mental Illness Recovery
Peace River Center (PRC), a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties is…
McKeel Academy students, staff must wear masks indoors for two weeks
The Schools of McKeel Academy issued a two-week mask mandate Thursday afternoon for all students and staff at the charter system’s…
Polk Roads & Drainage Opening Sandbag Fill Sites
Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all Roads and Drainage maintenance units tomorrow…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Tropical Depression Fred
Tropical Depression Fred Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062021 1100 PM EDT…
The city of Lakeland reimplements masks for employees
Lakeland officials are following the lead of Bartow and Haines City in implementing stronger COVID policies…
WATSON CLINIC MANDATES COVID VACCINATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
Watson Clinic recognizes the serious threat the COVID-19 Delta variant poses to our patients and community…
CDC Confirms Rare and fatal disease detected in 4 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a new fatal case of a rare…
Tropical Storm Fred coming
Written by Omar Gonzalez Tropical Storm Fred Clear blue skies and an easterly wind to start…
WATSON CLINIC SPECIALISTS RECEIVE SPECIAL DESIGNATION IN GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology has granted a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Here is hard proof Governor DeSantis’ Department of Education is actually threatening Superintendents and School Board Members
“No leniency…maximum accountability measures provided for under the law.” This is harassment. White House plans to…
Florida unemployment lawsuit transferred to Tallahassee
A South Florida judge ruled Tuesday to move a Florida unemployment lawsuit to Tallahassee. The ruling…
Mulberry Maintenance Crew Detects Ammonia Leak
Jim Gibbs was prepared to clean up oil drums and discarded oil filters on the side…