Nearly One-Third of Polk Voters Have Already Cast Ballots Early walk-in voting is open from 7…
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Services celebrates 50 years with opening of new campus
A non-profit that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse programs is celebrating the opening of…
Neighbors near Lake Bonny want more resources
In Lakeland, residents who live near Lake Bonny are still dealing with flooding almost three weeks…
Let’s End Halloween by November 6th.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette This may be the most frightening Halloween of all time. People across…
We Honor Our Heroes, Today and Every Day!
On this National First Responders Day, we pause to recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and commitment of…
New direct connection between Puerto Rico and Central Florida
The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Carlos Mercado Santiago, announced that on Saturday,…
Army Corps says it could take 25-30 days to lower flooded Lake Bonny
Jud Kneuvean, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operation chief for Sarasota’s emergency field office, stood on…
Orlando Health Tops Out New Lakeland Hospital
Orlando Health team members, Polk County officials, and community members celebrated a major milestone during today’s…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Monday, October 28 @ 6:30 PM – THE LOST BOYS* Tuesday, October 29 @ 6:30…
Souls to the Polls this Sunday
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards announced today that this Sunday is “Souls to the Polls” day…
Principal at Leesburg High School arrested on DUI charge
Michael Randolph was booked at the Lake County Jail. The principal of Leesburg High School has…
Police investigating shooting that left 1 hospitalized in Lakeland
Lakeland police are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized with a gunshot wound. At…
We have been offered an opportunity to give back to the community! Can you Us?
In the form posted in the comments, sign up to be a volunteer and help assemble…
38,000 Insurance Claims Denied Following Milton’s Impact on Florida
Thousands of insurance claims have been denied following Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida, with over…
Polk County man accused of setting home on fire with baby inside
A 35-year-old man is behind bars after deputies said he set a house on fire while…
Fraudulent Polk County Roofer Faces 10 Years For Hurricane Scam
Wilmer Maldonado mugshot photo by Polk County Sheriff’s Office In the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastation,…
By the Chef Pizza Opening in Lakeland This December
By the Chef Pizza, a chef-driven pizzeria that started as a pop-up in April of 2024,…
Consumer Electronics Company to open distribution center in Lakeland
A household name in consumer electronics has signed a deal in a Lakeland industrial park. LG…
Polk County Schools announces Hurricane Milton make-up dates
Polk County Schools announced make-up dates for Hurricane Milton. “To ensure that our students receive the…
Polk Pride will present drag event Nov. 9 at Polk Theatre
Polk Pride will present “The Evolution of Drag” on Nov. 9 at The Polk Theatre in…
Silvermoon Screen one fixed …..
A big thank you to Heatwave Signs LLC for helping fix our drive-in screen from the…
16-year-old boy killed in crash while father was driving him to school
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash while his father was driving him to school…
Meet Mac & Cheddar
Meet Mac & Cheddar, two orange boys who were found at a construction site a couple…
Lakeland will soon have a new Senior Center
They expect to open a 5,000-square-foot new location near the intersection of Harden Boulevard and Beacon…
PCSO K9 Reno was injured in the line of duty
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, PCSO deputies responded to a battery in…
Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department Acquires 2004 Pierce Quantum Pumper from Lakeland Fire Department
From one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida to the smallest municipality in Tennessee, Lakeland Fire…
Election Day Tips for Hassle-Free Voting
Florida’s General Election is Tuesday, November 5th, and Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards has some helpful…
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Closure Updates
While most of Polk County’s parks and boat ramps have reopened following Hurricane Milton, some areas…
Ice Cream Nachos
Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Yields 4-6 Directions Ingredients…
BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT, FOCUS, MOVE ON
By Van Yandell Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for…
2024 Truck or Treat event photos
Photos by Lakeland PD What an incredible time at the 2024 Truck or Treat event! Our…
A Heartfelt Thank You!
Today, our Lakeland Electric linemen received some wonderful surprise thank-you cards from the fifth-grade students at…
Lake Seward Flood Relief Plan
Flooding along the edge of Lake Seward has severely damaged homes and prevented access to others.…
44th ANNUAL SWAN ROUNDUP RESCHEDULED – NOVEMBER 5TH
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Sheriff Grady Judd claims Amendment 3 is about ‘corporate greed’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a press conference on Tuesday.…
Love Bug Season in Florida: What They Are and Why It Happens
Welcome to Florida’s annual love bug season! In this article, we delve into the intriguing world…
Florida announces disaster food assistance program for hurricane victims
Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) has announced that the state’s application for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition…