The Rev. Jack Hilligoss was appointed to replace suspended commissioner, Kristen Fitzgerald

On the heels of a tumultuous summer that saw the arrest and suspension of an elected…

28 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS in Lakeland will RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES for FREE

THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!!! YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH LAKELAND!…

Suspect Calls His Molestation Actions ‘Animalistic’

A 32-year-old Lakeland man faces sexual battery charges for fondling a child under 10 years old,…

A Message to Our Community

With the rise in cases of COVID-19 largely due to highly contagious variants, there is no…

DeSantis To School Boards: You Better Not Mandate Masking Kids

Just in case there was any doubt on where Gov. Ron DeSantis stands on the issue,…

Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s in Mulberry

Just a heads up. This is the Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s in Mulberry on 37/Carter Rd.…

Skylab Innovation Center is now open

The Skylab Innovation Center is open for business! Watch for more in the coming days about…

I’m Terminal; What Are My Wife’s Options as My Survivor?

 I’m 60 and my wife is 62. I have terminal Stage IV prostate cancer, but my…

WATSON CLINIC EXPANDING COVID VACCINE AVAILABILITY FOR PATIENTS

Watson Clinic is expanding appointment availability for patients who wish to receive their first or second…

THE SECOND PHASE OF OVERNIGHT SANITARY SEWER WORK CONTINUES AUGUST 9TH

The City of Lakeland Wastewater Division will continue the second phase of overnight sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in the…

Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Holds Successful Mid-Year Economic Update Presented by CPS Investment Advisors

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce held a successful Mid-Year Economic Update presented by CPS Investment Advisors…

CDC authorizes new eviction moratorium

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) put in place a new eviction moratorium that will run…

Kids Tag Art program

The Kids Tag Art program was able to give back $40,779.23 to art teachers in the…

Weather 8/4/2021

An abundance of moisture is present in our upper atmosphere. As a result, coverage of rain…

Polk County is currently designated as an “Area of High Community Transmission”

Polk County, along with much of the State of Florida, is currently designated as an “Area…

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

The event is at the RP Center most register using the link below Free Groceries Personal…

Lakeland PD vs Lakeland FD

vs. | LakelandPD challenged us to an ax-throwing competition for National Night Out. All we’re saying…

Apartment Building Fire at 810 E. 1st Street

LFD Responds to an Apartment Building Fire at 810 E. 1st Street Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD)…

On August 4, 1984, Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines earned three Olympic Gold Medals

On August 4, 1984, Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines earned three Olympic Gold Medals at the 1984 Olympics…

U.S. Representative Charlie Crist/ Candidate for FL Governor Co-hosts a Polk County Hispanic Small Business & Cuban Community Roundtable

The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County will be hosting along with The Charlie Crist For…

LFD Responds to Building Fire at Sutton Place Apartments

At approximately 5:00 PM yesterday, Aug. 2, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) responded to a call for…

Detectives arrest 17 suspects for preying upon children online during “Operation Child Protector”

Sheriff Grady Judd is briefing the media about Operation Child Protector, a six-day long undercover investigation…

Did You Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Pasco County Sheriff recently sent out what appears…

Weather Aug 3 2021

A stationary frontal boundary will increase our rain chances this week. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms…

S&D Real Estate Welcomes 5 Experienced Agents to Their Lakeland Brokerage

 S&D Real Estate Services welcomed Vanessa Courtney, Susan Conner, Rosnel Dufort, David Rodriguez, and Ben Pace…

Pollution Notice

Pollution Notice Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following…

Life Learning, Commitment, and Hard Work

Dr. Glenn Mollette  We are always learning. Life is filled with education. We learn all the…

Jungle Cruise Movie Review

By Bob Garver                 “Jungle Cruise” is the latest effort by Disney to turn one of…

Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update

As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…

Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Foundation Fall Management Training Switches to Virtual Training

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognizes the need for its members to identify high-potential future…

MTV turns 40 years old

On this day back in 1981, I was a Freshman in High School — and I…

2021 Teen Summit

We had a GREAT time yesterday with youth from across Polk County at the 2021 Teen…

Here’s your local weather forecast for the coming weekend, as reported by Weather with O

Here’s your local weather forecast for the coming weekend, as reported by Weather with O Saturday, July…

Review of Harry’s Seafood Bar Grille: Lakeland

Written by Tanya Rescigno   We eat here often and always love it every time, Food and…

Review of Boston Market Winter Haven

Written by Cindy Brown Abel We went to Boston Market in Winter Haven tonight. What a…

Chief Riley spent the morning with Hank and his Dad

Chief Riley spent the morning with Hank and his Dad for a jam-packed session of all…

Two Polk hospitals (Lk Wales, Davenport) are on Code Black (canceling elective surgeries for more bed space and available staff)

AdventHealth doctors are pleading with the Central Florida community to help its overworked health care heroes…

Publix requiring all employees to wear masks again

Publix Super Markets will require employees to wear face coverings regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status…

SEWER REHAB WORK WILL REQUIRE OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES

City of Lakeland Wastewater crews will continue overnight sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in the downtown area starting…

Deadline Extended for Rental Assistance Program

Polk County’s Rental and utility Assistance program application deadline has been extended to Aug. 13. The…

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center COVID-19 Numbers Update

As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…

Lakeland Public Works

What are the Lakeland Public Works teams are up to? Find out our current and upcoming…