LVIM has made the difficult decision to postpone the Swan Derby. Due to these uncertain times,…
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Bloodshot Review VOD
By Bob Garver NOTE: I am reviewing this film because of its upcoming Video On Demand…
COVID-19 update Sunday 3/22/2020 at 12 noon
County Polk State FL Men 6 Women 5 Travel Related? 4 Total Negative 146 Total Pending…
Orange and Osceola counties have curfews
“From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, there will be a countywide curfew, inclusive of…
Polk County Government Update
Polk County Government is doing everything it can to protect the health and safety of our…
FLORIDA COVID-19 Dashboard
Clink on the link to go to the most current dashboard for Florida COVID-19 cases https://lakelandflorida.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/286b664a2e614084bd0e12edf4305f61
Lakeland Fire Dept., Lakeland Police Dept., and Polk County Fire Rescue saves the night
By Jeff Lakeland Overnight on Wednesday in Lakeland: The smell of smoke in their Lake Morton…
FREE 24/17 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telephone Emotional Support Helpline
The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. Coping with stress, fear…
Meanwhile…. In Lakeland Around Lake Morton …..
We found this on Facebook it is a Joke!!! Do Not take this seriously …. The…
SEU Moves to Remote Learning for Spring Semester
Southeastern University announced today that all classes would move to remote learning for the rest of…
Coronavirus, taking life for granted
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The Coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t understand, but…
A Moment of Kindness Thank You LPD Officer Bailey
Earlier this Wednesday LakelandPD Officer Bailey was on patrol when he noticed a mother duck and her 12…
Lakeland Regional Health reports first COVID-19 case
An 88-year-old man who is in stable condition at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center has been…
WASTEWATER DIVISION WARNS CUSTOMERS IN THE ABSENCE OF TOILET PAPER DO NOT FLUSH PAPER TOWELS AND WIPES
The City of Lakeland Waste Water Division warns those sheltering at home due to coronavirus concerns:…
Latest Updates: Bars, clubs to close for 30 days; restaurants limited to 50% capacity
As of Tuesday morning, there are 192 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. This number…
Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz Update
Here is another personal message from Mayor Bill Mutz with an update regarding City services. Continue to follow…
CITY OF LAKELAND COVID-19 PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY CLOSURES
Parks & Recreation will close the Main Library, Larry Jackson Branch Library, eLibrary, Simpson Park Community…
Detectives arrest 16 men during undercover operation focusing on those who prey upon children online
PCSO undercover detectives and partnering agencies conducted a seven-day undercover operation from March 10th through March…
Gov. DeSantis suspends all Florida bars and nightclubs for 30 days
Gov. Ron DeSantis is suspending all bars and nightclubs in Florida for the next 30 days…
Did you know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that President Trump declared this past Sunday as a National…
Polk County open for business with reduced staff and services
Polk County declared a state of local emergency today to be prepared with resources to fight…
City Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency for Lakeland
City Manager Tony Delgado now has the power to do the following: To order the evacuation…
Emergency Water Main Repairs Slowing Ariana Street Traffic in Lakeland
Emergency repairs are underway this evening to repair a broken water main along Ariana Street near…
LVIM Coronavirus Response
As we work together to keep our community safe and healthy, LVIM is planning and prepared…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters
COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates From the evidence so…
Updated Cancelations & Closures
NOTE: Parks & Recreation facilities are NOT open for public daycare/camp while Polk County Public Schools…
The city of Lakeland – Considers Declaring a State of Emergency
Among concerns over the COVID-19 disease, the city of Lakeland commissioners this afternoon is considering a…
I Still Believe – Movie Review
By Bob Garver NOTE: Please check with local theaters for updated operating procedures. Exercise caution and…
Georgia election officials are postponing presidential primaries
Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears…
List of OPEN / CANCELED or POSTPONED Events in Lakeland Updated ….
Updated March 15, 2020 City Government City of Lakeland Offices and Facilities | OpenCity of Lakeland…
Florida Dept of Health Update
DOH is announcing 39 new positive cases of #COVID19. These individuals are being properly cared for…
Polk State College closing to students March 16 – March 29
Polk State College is suspending all instruction including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes starting Monday, March 16, 2020,…
No Jurors 3/16 & 3/23, Jury Trials Canceled for Two Weeks
Today the Florida Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. AOSC20-13 that suspends all grand jury proceedings,…
BREAKING NEWS – Florida public schools to close for 2 weeks due to coronavirus
Lakeland Gazette has learned that Education Commissioner of Florida Richard Corcoran ordered that ALL Public schools…
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Legoland will close
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando will close through the end of the month, effective…
Travel Advisory
The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who have traveled internationally to follow the…