Gas is starting to be delivered from the port of Tampa, and we should see normal…
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Distribution Event including non-perishable food items, water, diapers, wipes, and more
This Sunday, October 13, from 3-6 p.m., One More Child will be hosting a Distribution Event…
Lakeland Saturday Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
Lakeland Electric Update
Today, power has been successfully restored to more than 9,000 customers, marking over 90% of customers…
Polk County Declared Disaster Area opening the door for federal recovery programs
Polk County has been declared a major disaster area by President Biden, opening the door for…
Florida sets up fuel sites in Plant City, Bradenton, and St. Pete
Three fuel distribution sites have been set up by the state in the wake of Hurricane Milton to…
Polk schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday
The Polk County school district will need more time to get schools into shape. Polk County…
Section of Deen Still Road to Close Today
Due to flooding from Hurricane Milton, Deen Still Road will be closed from SR 33 to…
Polk Food and Water Distribution Sites Open
Distribution sites for water and food have been set up in several Polk County locations to…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
LAKELAND HURRICANE RESTORATION UPDATE – 10/12
Gas is starting to be delivered from the Port of Tampa. It is impossible to provide…
Storm Recovery Update: PCPS Continues to Inspect Schools, No Decision Made Yet Regarding Reopening Date
An update from PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid: Dear families, First and foremost, I hope that you…
Volunteer Polk Seeking Volunteers to Help with Post-Hurricane Efforts
Now that Hurricane Milton has left Polk County, cleanup efforts are set to begin. If you…
Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions
Public Notice: Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions and Safety Alert Some areas around…
Lakeland man with late-stage Alzheimer’s found dead after wandering away after Hurricane Milton
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a missing Lakeland man Friday…
Elmo Dies in Flood
Satire Lakeland received over 11 inches of rain from Hurricane Milton. During a flood, Elmo got…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Friday, October 11 @ 7:30 PM – BEETLEJUICE Saturday, October 12 @ 4 PM –…
Lakeland: Friday Afternoon Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
USDA releases dismal forecast of Florida citrus crop
In the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initial citrus crop forecast for the 2024-25 harvest season, the…
Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
Once an emergency is declared — like in the case of Hurricanes Milton and Helene — the Federal…
President Biden is coming to Florida
President Joe Biden is coming to Florida to visit hurricane-ravaged communities. A Friday news release from the…
Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Stark Warning for Looters
While Hurricane Milton has passed, the struggle for its victims continues. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a…
Full Power Restoration in Lakeland Will Take At Least 7 Days
It will take at least seven days to restore power to the remaining 35,600 Lakeland Electric…
BIRDS ON THE DRIVEWAY
By Van Yandell Luke 24: 46-47 “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and…
HURRICANE MILTON RESTORATION LAKELAND – OCT. 11
At the peak, Lakeland Electric had approximately 85,000 customers without power. Power has been restored to…
Massive hole swallows 2 homes in Polk County
Two homes were swallowed by a large hole Wednesday in a Kathleen neighborhood in Polk County.…
TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering
TD Bank will pay $3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money…
Hurricane Milton Response Crew Member Fatality
An accident at the cross street of Brooke Road and US HWY 98 near Fort Meade,…
Kichi Taiyaki Plans Expansion to Lakeland
Located at 2020 W Brandon Blvd in Brandon , popular dessert shop Kichi Taiyaki is planning to expand to a second location.…
Post Storm Information and Safety
As the weather begins to clear up this morning, it’s important that you remain indoors and…
The One I Stood Beside
Title: The One I Stood Beside Author: Piper Rayne ISBN: 979-8887143323 Release Date: 07/02/24 Rating: 5…
CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE MILTON MAKES LANDFALL NEAR SIESTA KEY
NHC: EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE MILTON MAKES LANDFALL NEAR SIESTA KEY FLORIDA 8:30 pm Oct…
Out-of-area utility crews riding out the storm in Lakeland
So thankful for all of the out-of-area utility crews riding out the storm here, ready to…
***POLK COUNTY TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
Due to flooding, we have two streets in Polk County that are impassable. In Lakeland, Reynolds…
Polk Parkway Crash
FHP Troopers are assisting with an overturned camper and pickup truck on the Polk Parkway near…
If you are going to any Polk County Special Needs shelter, go immediately
If you are going to any Polk County Special Needs shelter, go immediately, as conditions are…
Sheriff Grady Judd issues warning for authorities enforcing homeless crackdown
Tough-on-crime Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells Fox News that a new Florida law prohibiting homeless people from…
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present this year’s all-school musical, Shrek the Musical
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present this year’s all-school musical, Shrek the Musical.…
Power outages in Lakeland
Lakeland Electric 40,865 138,664 Oct 10, 2024 7:16:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time Provider Customers Out Est.…