WATCH: Disney World gorilla hurls poo projectiles at park-goers

In a post captioned “Crappy day at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom,” TikTok user @lovindisworld shared a…

Lakeland Regional Health Awarded Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Stroke Center is now designated an Advanced Comprehensive…

White evangelicals resist the COVID-19 vaccine most among religious groups

Nearly one-quarter don’t want shot, a new study finds, and church leaders face hurdles persuading them…

Walt Disney World requiring masks indoors again, regardless of vaccination status

Disney World announced late Wednesday that all guests will be required to wear masks in the…

July 28 Florida COVID Briefing by Nikki Fried

Because our governor won’t, today I held the first of regular COVID updates to give Floridians…

Citrus Connection new Route 21X

Countdown to Monday and the new Route 21X Citrus Connection is anxiously awaiting the Aug. 2…

PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: 10th Street Milling and Resurfacing

PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: 10th Street Milling and Resurfacing (Rescheduled due to Tropical Storm) Contractors working for…

Smoke alarms

By LFD Did you know roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with…

Disability vs. Survivor Benefit

I have a question regarding Social Security. I’m 54 and applying for disability. I’ve had rheumatoid…

It’s official: Polk County Public Schools has a new superintendent!

Frederick Heid was formally sworn in as superintendent on Tuesday, during the Polk County School Board…

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

We won’t go back. We won’t mask our children. Joe Biden and his Administration learned nothing…

Virtual guns coming to Ax-Caliber

Ax-Caliber prepares for ‘ax-pansion’  Still, looking for somewhere to eat? How about shoot virtual machine guns?…

CDC urges vaccinated people to wear masks in certain public settings, calls for masks in schools

In an expected reversal, the CDC is now urging even vaccinated people to wear masks in…

Did you Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Senator Marco Rubio recently complained to the U.S. media…

Open Jobs in Lakeland area

Customer Service | Bilingual Customer Service Supervisor (Spanish/English) – Lakeland, FL $55,500/year GEICO, Lakeland, FL Bilingual Customer…

SILVER ALERT – SHERRI CARPENTER

UPDATE: Ms. Carpenter has been located safe and is being reunited with her family. The Lakeland…

The return of Blinky – Lakeland’s unofficial mascot

Who was 11-feet long, with 1 eye, 3 legs, and an appetite for popcorn and marshmallows in Lakeland? If you said…

The newest group of school safety guardians

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing-in ceremony today for our newest group of school…

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is in need of 6-8 golf carts and drivers

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is in need of 6-8 golf carts and drivers to assist with…

WATSON CLINIC CANCER & RESEARCH CENTER WELCOMES RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

The Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center is pleased to introduce the latest addition to their…

Lakeland Regional Health Update COVID-19 Numbers

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

“¡Come!” (“Eat!”)

From the PCPS Facebook page A new short film that premiered on HBO Max this month…

Bok Tower Gardens Summer Fun Day

The Summer fun continues with another Wawa Summer Fun Day and complimentary admission 8:00 a.m. –…

Bonnet Springs Park update

Construction is underway on our elevated Kiwanis Cares for Kids Treehouse! The treehouse will be situated…

COVID-19 hospitalizations near-record high at Lakeland Regional Health

Polk County is seeing COVID hospitalizations near record highs with the sudden uptick in infections.  Lakeland…

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center update

Satellite images and radar data on this Monday afternoon indicate that shower and thunderstorm activity associated…

ReEnergize Downtown: It’s On!

Introducing the City of Lakeland’s new LED light scaping district:  We invite you to come to…

Gibson family was chosen as the first Recycling Superstars!

Mr. Gibson and his wife (not pictured) were selected by our recycling truck drivers specifically because…

Sign Code Enforcement to Resume Starting August 1st

In March 2020, in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on local businesses,…

Weather July 26, 2021

By Omar Gonzalez Invest 90L will drift into the Florida, Georgia border today and will not…

Do what you can and what you enjoy

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  You will be most successful if you pursue a career that you…

Old – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             In a twist worthy of director M. Night Shyamalan, his latest movie…

PCSO is investigating a stolen vehicle and attempted ATM theft

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stolen vehicle and attempted ATM theft. These crimes…

COVID-19 in Polk County spike in July

 ‘Vast majority’ are those who are unvaccinated. Polk County’s new COVID cases have increased fivefold in…

The second case of rabies has been confirmed in Polk County

The second case of rabies has been confirmed in Polk County, according to Polk County Sheriff’s…

Double rainbow over Lakeland Linder

The folks at Aero Center Lakeland caught a double rainbow over Lakeland Linder. Beautiful, right? Did…

The new Krispy Kreme

Stopped in for the soft opening of the new Krispy Kreme, the official opening is Tuesday…

Up Up and Away Florida

Check out this AWESOME gift!!!

While visiting Las Vegas recently, a friend asked me to go with him to visit the…

Getting Down to Business with K-9 Blizzard!

Sergeant Whitaker and K-9 Blizzard’s visit to the Teen Business Camp! We hope the teens enjoyed…

State says data breached in unemployment system, impacts thousands

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity confirmed Friday claimant accounts were breached during potentially fraudulent activity within…

CANNED TUNA CONCERTS WILL TAKE PLACE IN MUNN PARK QUARTERLY MUSIC SERIES WILL HIGHLIGHT LOCAL MUSICIANS

The City of Lakeland will be hosting a new live music series called the Canned Tuna…