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Why Animal Welfare Matters to Polk County Voters
Rick Wilson for Polk County Commission, you are right: animal welfare is an emotional issue. Research…
How Amendment 3 Could Cost Lakeland $14.5M
Discover how Florida's Amendment 3 could cost Lakeland $14.5M in revenue and what this property tax…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that U.S Senator Ashley Moody again faces renewed scrutiny for…
Lakeland Back-to-School Bash & School Supply Drive
Join us for our 7th Annual Back-to-School Bash as we come together to support the Lakeland…
WE ARE EXTENDING THE FREE RABIES to Wednesday Wellness
Missed us on Monday? Good news—Wednesday Wellness is almost here! Receive a FREE Rabies Vaccine with…
Polk County Utility Rate Hikes & Infrastructure Changes
Polk County’s utility rate restructuring and infrastructure overhaul reflect a major multi-year shift driven by rapid…
83 Years of Hurricane Hunters: NOAA Legacy at LAL
Right here at Lakeland International Airport, The NOAA Hurricane Hunters continue a remarkable aviation legacy that…
Movie Review – Evil Dead Burn and The Invite
By Bob Garver Quite understandably, major studios didn’t want to schedule any new releases for…
Five Washington DC teens and their basketball coach arrested in Polk County after investigation of theft conspiracy at Davenport 7-Eleven store
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested five teens from the Washington D.C. area for…
Police union warns against Florida Amendment 3 on property tax
The Florida State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)—representing over 24,000 law enforcement officers across the state—has…
TNR does it work?
Discover if Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) actually works. Learn how this humane method stabilizes community cat populations and…
4 Ghost Towns to Explore Near Lakeland, Florida
Polk County’s rich history in early 20th-century phosphate mining and logging created a series of company-owned…
History of Lodwick Field: From WWII Airport to Tiger Town
Lodwick Field is a former municipal airport in Lakeland, Florida, that operated from 1936 until around…
Donate Pet Food for SPCA Florida 7 Days of Giving
Lakeland Fire Department is partnering with SPCA Florida as a community collection partner for the 7…
Retail Theft Ring Busted!
Lakeland Police bust an organized retail theft ring targeting Bath & Body Works customer accounts. Three…
Silver Moon Drive-In: Lakeland’s Historic Theater Documentary
The iconic Silver Moon Drive-In on New Tampa Highway continues to be one of Lakeland’s most…
FHP Trooper Rescues Lost German Shepherd in Haines City
An FHP Trooper on patrol in the Haines City area of Polk County came upon a…
Chick-fil-A employee saw something and said something; the burglar was quickly arrested
#ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice – 43-year-old Jason Allan Braden of Lakeland. A South Lakeland Chick-fil-A employee played an important…
Lakeland’s budget plan: Raises, new tech, slightly higher tax bills
How will Lakeland's new budget affect your wallet? Discover how flat tax rates, rising property values,…
Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department arrest a Tampa man after he arranged for and then traveled to have a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl.
On July 14, 2026, 48-year-old Fozi Nagi Al-Zokari initiated a text conversation with a Lakeland Police…
Letter: You’re Not Undecided. You’re Just Waiting for Someone You Can Trust
Half of Florida Republicans are still undecided. That’s not confusion – it’s wisdom. Here’s the one…
Lakeland Regional holds a healthcare summer program to create a pipeline of workers for the future
Lakeland Regional Health’s DISCOVER Summer Enrichment Program is designed to build a local pipeline of healthcare…
Cannabis company cuts 211 jobs in Hillsborough, Polk
Atlanta-based multi-state cannabis operator Parallel—which operates in Florida under the Surterra Wellness brand—eliminated 211 jobs following…
Depression-Era Poor Man’s Casserole
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 1 can cream of mushroom soup…
Live Music Friday Night at The Velvet Swan
The Velvet Swan is the place to be tomorrow evening as Sidney O’Sullivan takes the stage…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at Bonnet Springs to announce a long-sought regulatory change for the American citrus industry
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at Bonnet…
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback’s campaign attempted to host last-minute, unapproved stops at two prominent downtown Lakeland spots
What Happened The Gathering & Pivot to Munn Park Despite the lack of authorization and rain…
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins made a campaign stop in Lakeland, pitching his record and military background to over 100 Republican voters
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins made a campaign stop in Lakeland, pitching his record and military background…
High school teacher and tennis coach arrested for sexual relationship with student
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Winter Haven High School teacher on Thursday,…
Kelly Quinn, “The Board of County Commissioners is not powerless here.”
Kelly for Polk ( Kelly Quinn), candidate for Polk County Commission, District 2, addressed the Polk…
Florida Poly’s Athletics Program Secures Use of Auburndale Sports Facilities
Florida Polytechnic University and the City of Auburndale signed a three-year athletic facilities agreement, establishing a…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
The Lakeland City Commission unanimously approved a series of annual base rate increases for Lakeland Electric that will total 15.87% over four years
Key Details Why Is the Rate Increasing? According to a formal Cost of Service Study conducted…
Peace River Crisis Center Shut Down After State Investigation Into Patient’s Tragic Death
One of Polk County’s busiest mental health crisis facilities has been ordered to stop admitting new…
Publix vendor lays off 168 people in Lakeland, Sarasota after losing contract
A company that unloaded merchandise at five Publix Super Markets distribution centers, four in Lakeland and…
Former estate on Lakeland’s Hallam Drive is set for development
A developer got approval from Lakeland commissioners on July 20 to develop the former estate of…
Lakeland Police Investigating Shooting at South Lakeland Apartment Complex
Lakeland Police are investigating a shooting at The Park at Verona Apartment Homes in South Lakeland.…