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Polk County Commission approves much higher fees for new construction
A super majority was needed to go beyond state limits; nearly $20K in new fees could…
Florida senators make a bipartisan push for recreational marijuana: ‘Amendment 3 is good for Florida’
The fight over recreational marijuana is in full swing, as Floridians weigh Amendment 3. Backers are pushing…
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We can’t wait to have a night of fun, safe, trick-or-treating! This year’s event will take…
PCSO: Operation Drive-By Bye nets 19 suspected members of five gangs
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives from the Gang, Homicide, and Robbery units have arrested 19 Polk County…
A New Lakeland series premieres this Thursday at 8:30 pm
A New Lakeland series premieres this Thursday at 8:30 pm and streaming at wedu.org/greater. A new…
How many red-light camera tickets did the City of Lakeland issue last year?
Starting July 1, a new state statute requires all cities and counties throughout Florida that operate…
Invoice Scam Warning
Recently the Community and Economic Development Department became aware of a new scam after several of…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida law enforcement officials are investigating voters who signed…
Lakeland City Commissioners approved zoning changes for AdventHealth Hospital
During their Monday, Sept. 16 meeting, Lakeland City Commissioners approved zoning changes that will allow AdventHealth to construct…
Mother Gives Birth In PCSO Parking Lot
A woman gave birth to a baby girl in the parking lot of the Polk County…
COPS FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS BEGINS OCTOBER 14TH
The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2024 Cops for Kids Toy Donation…
SEU to Premiere Missions Documentary at Polk Theater
Southeastern University’s (SEU) missions department, SEU Missions, will premiere their documentary, “SENT,” at the Polk Theater…
Kamala Safe And In Stable Condition After Attempted Interview
By BabylonBee SATIRE Americans across the country breathed a sigh of relief this morning following breaking…
TWIN PEAKS Lakeland Grand Opening
By Peter Cardiff The grand opening of Twin Peaks, located at 3901 US Hwy 98 N,…
Lakeland ranks among the top 10 worst cities for asthma irritants in the U.S.
By Drew Dixon Florida Politics Anyone with asthma and allergy issues is less likely to be…
Water and Wastewater Rates Set to Increase for Lakelanders
Starting Oct 1, fees for the city of Lakeland water utility service will rise under new…
Trump’s angry? Kamala’s got joy?
Did Trump seem angry last week during the debate? by Glenn Mollette I thought he was…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Monday, September 16 @ 6:30 PM – MURIEL’S WEDDING* September 19 – September 22 – BETWEEN…
Lakeland business owner indicted for wire fraud in COVID-19 relief scheme
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the indictment of Jeanty Cherilus, a 54-year-old from Lakeland,…
State awards Lakeland $75,000 grant to study how to improve the economic development of Memorial Boulevard
Potential improvements may be on the way for a main thoroughfare in Lakeland. This comes as…
Florida man arrested after falling out of boat, giving false name to deputies
An Auburndale man was arrested after giving a false name to deputies after falling out of…
Polk County’s Veterans Services to Provide Services at Lakeland’s New VA Clinic
Polk County’s Veteran Services provides services at the new Veterans Affairs clinic at 2080 Meadowland Park Blvd. in…
Polk County Utilities Rates Set to Increase
Polk County Utilities customers will see an increase to their rates beginning Oct. 1, 2024. Water…
Publix Announces Limited Edition Holiday Ice Cream Flavors Hit The Shelves This Month
The holidays keep coming earlier, but we’re not complaining. Especially when Publix releases its seasonal ice…
Walgreens agrees to $106.8M fine for fraudulent federal billing
Walgreens will pay $106.8 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act and state violations for billing…
Chicken Salad Chick Heads to Lakeland
The chain has surpassed 260 locations in 19 states Founded by Stacy and Kevin Brown, Chicken Salad Chick has built a…
Shots fired at Trump he says ‘he is safe’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity, his campaign and U.S. Secret Service…
Company says Kamala Harris’ debate earrings strikingly similar to its Bluetooth device, offers to make ones for Trump
A tech company has added fuel to the Kamala Harris earrings conspiracy theory after quipping that her debate…
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is accused by a challenger of money laundering
A recording leaked by an election challenger accuses Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno of misusing county funds to…
Olympic Recap: How Mocs alum performed in the 2024 Paris Games
Caroline BryantEditor-in-Chief – The Southern Four alum Mocs competed in the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic…
A preview of FSC Theatre’s upcoming shows this academic year
By Summer del Valle Staff Writer The Southern Florida Southern is ranked No. 15 by the…
APD searching for 3 suspects who used counterfeit bills to buy lottery tickets in Auburndale
Officials say they are searching for three suspects who exchanged counterfeit money for lottery tickets at…
Slain Florida mom posts Taylor Swift lyrics in haunting message before knife attack involving her son
A Florida mother posted lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song ‘It’s Time to Go,’ on an eerie…
A little-known Publix sub sandwich upgrade at the deli counter is worth asking for ……..
Regarding sandwiches, there’s no denying the Publix sub is a Florida gem. Known to many as simply the “Pub-sub,”…
Residents frustrated with flooding caused by new Mulberry school
Melinda Cockram said the ground around her home is so saturated that it’s sinking under her…
Circle K worker admitted to taking photos up skirts of 300-400 women
Deputies were alerted when a woman reported feeling a poke on her lower back while using…
Ohio woman who sparked rumors about Haitian migrants eating pet cats and dogs in Springfield breaks her silence amid ‘fears for her safety’
READ MORE: Read the social media posts that sparked the ‘eating pets’ rumors A Springfield, Ohio, woman…
Who was the WINNER of the Presidential Debate? TRUMP OR HARRIS
Presidential Debate was one for the books. If you missed it, please click on the link…
Free Play November 22nd through November 24th at the RP Funding Center
Go back to a simpler time in life when nothing weighed on your shoulders, and you…
Special Needs Students Reportedly Kicked Out, Animals Evicted From Ag Program at Local School
UPDATE: The Media Relations Department of the Polk County School System has released a letter from McLaughlin Principal…