The Polk County Board of County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency Tuesday following the…
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By Paul Waldmiller Here we go again! Did you know another Florida teacher has been arrested…
Letter to the Editor — Dear City Commioners and RINO Mutz,
The mayor is a LIAR RINO! You vote on body cams when we need MORE HUMANS…
SEU Hosts Annual Fire Film Festival
Southeastern University’s (SEU) College of Arts & Media and the Department of Film will present the…
Disney World To Be CLOSED February 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2022!
Mark your calendars and adjust your travel itinerary as Disney World will be shut down on…
Harrison School for the Arts Muscal Theatre Department presents Once Upon A Mattress
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her…
WATSON CLINICRECRUITS ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest addition to their team of expert medical providers.…
Saga’s Pool side chat – More Body Cam Spending
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Death on the Nile – Movie Review
By Bob Garver It is ironic that the #1 movie at the domestic box office…
Saga’s Pool side Chat – Mandates STILL in effect for City Employees
Mayor & City Commission 863.834.6005
Aerospace Center for Excellence Selects New President / CEO
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo (SnF) Board of Directors are thrilled to…
1 killed in crash after driver runs stop sign
Isabel Morales, 70, of Lakeland, was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk…
Lakeland School Takes Precautions For New Omicron Variant
Crystal Lake Elementary School in Lakeland Florida, takes extra precautions to keep students and faculty covid-free…
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro turns 16
Did you know that tomorrow is the 16 year anniversary of the day our downtown cafe…
The Force is Strong With This One
K-9 Blizzard is having a ball hosting a few out-of-town guests from a galaxy far far…
Krispy Kreme is EMPTY & no one was making donuts, where’s the donuts?
It was 4 pm on Friday when I wandered into the NEW Krispy Kreme. The conveyor…
Iron Gwazi At Busch Gardens Tampa First Ride Reverse POV & Review!
Join Dan for a literal emotional roller coaster as he takes on the brand new Iron…
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6 million of my West Coast friends get their water from the Peace River. The river…
Lakeland History & Culture Center: Lakeland’s First Black Hospital
In 1914, the Morrell Hospital opened as Lakeland’s first community hospital. At that time, Lakeland was…
Operation Pop-Top: Lakeland convenience store clerk arrested for illegal alcohol sale
The ongoing checks at local convenience stores to ensure they are not selling alcohol to anyone…
PCSO continues traffic safety initiative along I-4 in January; deputies conduct 425 traffic stops and write 312 citations
Throughout 2022, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is conducting a year-long traffic safety initiative on…
Polk County dog looking for new home after prior owner bound its neck with duct tape
A 12-year-old bulldog mix named Supraa is looking for a new home after she was found…
Lakeland Park Drive Construction Completion Will Reopen Carpenter’s Way February 18
Public Notice Update : Lakeland Park Drive Construction Completion Will Reopen Carpenter’s Way February 18th. The…
Do you think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem?
Do you think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem for a 2022…
Twisted Sugar coming to Lakeland
According to owner John Mitchell, the 1,100-sqft carry-out only Lakeland storefront (located next to Fuzzy’s Taco…
Café must move to save business or close
Silver Ring Cafe making Cuban sandwiches for 35 years on Tennessee Ave downtown Lakeland may to…
Swan City Roller Derby Recruitment Night
Wanna be a part of the most badass sport in Lakeland? No skating experience necessary. MONDAY,…
Dear American Truckers, God bless you and please keep driving
Dr. Glenn Mollette Grocery store shelves are not like they used to be. Before the pandemic…
Commission bans ducks on Lake Parker to relieve tension between hunters and residents
Wrtten by Swan City News – Satire Daphne Bell enjoys spending quiet mornings sitting on the…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a Missing/Endangered juvenile
16-year old Carter Culala of Bartow (Highland City area) has not been seen since he left…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline Retesting Means Closing North Polk Roads Again Early Thursday Morning
Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) plans retesting its natural gas pipeline in northern Polk County early Thursday…
Silver Moon Drive-In, Lakeland, Florida, 25 years ago
Alex Ojeda visits the Silver Moon Drive-In in Lakeland, Florida, several times during 1997. Features interviews…
Peloton to lay off 60 and close Lakeland location
Peloton announces closure of Lakeland location, nearly 60 layoff Nearly 60 workers at a Peloton location…
Senate confirms former Polk Commissioner John Hall for SFWMD board
The Florida Senate has confirmed the appointment of John Hall as the Polk County representative on…
PCSO Jail Inmate Work Program saved taxpayers over a million dollars in 2021
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Work Program accomplished 281 projects in 2021, and saved the…
Sheriff Grady Judd is named the Major County Sheriffs of America’s Sheriff of the Year
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Sheriff Grady Judd was awarded the inaugural Major County Sheriffs of…