About Signing up for Social Security and Medicare Part B at 70

I just turned 69 years old in August 2024 and am still working full time. I…

Get TSA PreCheck at LAL

We’re now just one week away from our TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event at LAL! Appointments are…

Lakes Church – Free hot meals are available daily from 4-6 PM

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, our community is coming together stronger than ever. Lakes Church,…

Wednesday Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery

Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control seeking owners of pets found during Hurricane Milton

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control division is searching for the owners of 44 dogs…

Movies and TV shows casting in Lakeland

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age.…

Lake Bonny in Deep Waters Given New Hope

By Sarah Schmitt  Continued efforts have been made to reach communities still in distress after the…

Lake Mirror Classic

The Lake Mirror Classic is just two weeks away! Experience amazing, rare vehicles at every event…

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Extravaganza

More information about the show… Tickets can be purchased here in advance TIMEWARP

Ron DeSantis and Jennifer Canady must arrest me for accurate forced birth writing

The state government is threatening local TV station workers with arrest for running Amendment 4 ads…

Early Voting Coming Soon

Eligible voters may vote in advance of the November 5th General Election at ten convenient locations around…

LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – COTBER 16

Residential Garbage Collection resumed normal operations on Monday, October 14th. This includes garbage, recycling, and yard…

LAKE BONNY FLOOD CONDITIONS – PUBLIC NOTICE

There are some areas around Lakeland that were hit very hard with flooding (photo attached) due…

Local Linemans Kids Show Gratitude to Other Lineman and Police

The kids loved taking their daddy’s crew & the LPD officer’s lunch today. On Tuesday evening,…

PLEASE GIVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION

By Van Yandell James 5: 16b “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”…

Did you Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida’s Citizens Insurance could become insolvent with one more…

Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart, Target, and more

Check your fridge and freezer: A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted…

Florida Supervisors of Elections ask for more voting accommodations post-Milton

An organization representing election officials in all 67 Florida counties is again asking state officials for…

Walgreens Closing 1,200 Stores

More than 1,200 Walgreens stores will close over the next three years as the struggling drugstore…

The enormous surge of water sent Over 5 Million Gallons of untreated sewage into at least five Lakes in Lakeland

So far, the City of Lakeland has reported at least eight spills affecting Lake Somerset, Lake Parker, Lake…

No, FEMA is not capping disaster assistance at $750

As FEMA responds to three hurricanes in Florida alone, the agency faces another obstacle: misinformation. Rumors…

State Attorney to pursue Animal Cruelty Charges Against Owner of Dog Tied to pole before Milton

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that State Attorney Suzy Lopez of the Hillsborough County area…

Polk County schools to reopen Wednesday

Polk County schools are set to reopen Wednesday after Hurricane Milton, the county announced on Facebook . Schools…

Lakeland man killed in motorcycle crash

A 33-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash in Lakeland Monday night, according to the Polk…

Operation Blue Roof

Operation Blue Roof offers a free service for homeowners and permanently occupied rental properties by providing…

CITY OF LAKELAND LAUNCHES PIPE INVENTORY PROGRAM

The City of Lakeland has launched a new program to identify any lead or galvanized drinking…

Walker Road Food and Water Distribution Site Update

Polk County’s Walker Road food and water distribution site (1035 Walker Rd., Lakeland) will cease operations…

Emergency Lift Station and Road Repairs to Keep West Campbell Road Closed for Up to Two Weeks

Ongoing emergency repairs to a Polk County Utilities (PCU) sanitary sewer lift station on West Campbell…

‘We’re at our wit’s end’: Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton

Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny…

Lakeland Kids Uplift Utility Crews with Snack Packs Amid Post-Hurricane Recovery

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which left Lakeland battered by high waters, downed trees, and…

Who Will You Make Your Next Donation To And Why?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  What is the average giving per person in church? Studies show that…

Polk County Parks and Environmental Lands Sites Begin Reopening

A majority of Polk County’s more than 100 parks and boat ramps are set to reopen…

Terrifier 3 – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is…

Bonnet Springs Park distributing cases of water and MREs

Tomorrow from 9 AM to 3 PM, we’ll be distributing cases of water and 10-meal boxes…

Food and Water Distribution Sites, Updates

Tuesday, Oct. 15, will be the last day of operation for the Mulberry food and water…

Insurance Village to Open at the RP Funding Center Tomorrow

An insurance village will be open at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland on Tuesday, Oct.…

LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 14

Gas is being delivered from the port of Tampa, there are stations in the area that…

Florida SNAP recipients can now apply for food replacement

The Florida Department of Children and Families announced that SNAP recipients will be able to apply…

Drive-Thru Food & Water Distribution

Join us tomorrow, Monday, October 14, at 9:00 a.m. at the United Way of Central Florida!…

A hole forms in North Lakeland road at site of lift station

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office closed a section of Campbell Road in North Lakeland on Saturday,…

Hurricane Milton – Polk County Update – Sunday Afternoon, October 13, 2024

Pollution Notice

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