There’s outrage from Polk County Activists, calling for two Lakeland officers to face consequences after an…
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FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 10:04 a.m., officers responded to assist the Plant City…
How To Make Garlic Steak & Potato Foil Packets
Ingredients: Instructions: How To Make Garlic Steak & Potato Foil Packets If you’re planning to bake…
Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on Election Day
Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for…
Watch a classic film inside this historic Gem of Lakeland
Catch a classic film inside this historic gem located in downtown Lakeland. The Polk Theatre was built in…
Letter to the Editor – SHUT DOWN ILLEGAL MINOR PRIDE EVENTS IN LAKELAND- HB1545 IS A LAW!
Moms for Liberty Polk County sent this to the Lakeland Mayor and City Commissioners HB1545- These…
Trump guilty. Read the reactions from across Florida
The GOP White House candidate was defiantly lauded by his supporters while his detractors hailed the…
The jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts
The jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, a felony.…
Disney can build Fifth Park under a new agreement with the Florida board and set to invest up to $17B
An upcoming developmental agreement between Walt Disney World and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District permits…
Statement by Life Malcolm on the arrest of Jahmal Hudson, Jr
By Life Malcolm The violence the Lakeland police, Christopher McKee and Jose Diaz-Acosta, did to Jahmal…
Momma Knows Best: Safe Spaces
By Momma Ashley Rose Growing up in a small town in South Florida, I observed what few…
Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray filed to run in the November election as a nonpartisan candidate against Grady Judd for Sheriff
A Frostproof man has filed to challenge Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, citing what he says…
1 dead involving six vehicles after police chase ends in crash on Harden Boulevard
One person is dead involving six vehicles after a Plant City police pursuit ended in a…
5 injured in crash involving 2 SUVs in Polk County
***UPDATE*** The roadway is clear as of 9:51 AM. While some of the injuries are serious,…
Book Review – Gray After Dark
Title: Gray After Dark Author: Noelle W. Ihli ISBN: 9798987845578 Release Date: 03/22/24 Review: 4 Stars In…
GOD KNEW BEFORE GALILEO
By Van Yandell Amos 5:8 “Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the…
Brush fires burn areas in several counties
Multiple brush fires are burning in areas in Polk and Highlands counties on Wednesday evening. The…
Man Rushed To Hospital After Setting Himself On Fire Inside Of Plant City Publix
A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after police say he was…
Lakeland Ministry helps the community by giving away free food and other necessities
Going to the grocery store these days is expensive, and a local ministry is helping ease…
On George Floyd’s anniversary, Tampa Bay activists demand justice for Lakeland resident Antwan Glover
On Saturday, May 25, African American community members in Lakeland, Florida gathered together with TAARPR (Tampa…
Florida Board of Education passes rule ensuring high school sports separated by biological sex
The State Board of Education reinforced its stance Wednesday that protecting the integrity of women and…
Lakeland startup makes advances in the publishing field
A husband-and-wife team seeks to help authors and publishers come together quicker — and with markedly…
Firefighters rescue a driver trapped under a tractor-trailer
Haines City and Polk County firefighters rescued a driver who had slammed into the rear of…
Talbot House purchased the old former Salvation Army’s East Polk shelter and has plans to extend its emergency shelter services for individuals who are homeless into Winter Haven
Maria Cruz, Talbot House’s director, said the nonprofit organization purchased The Salvation Army’s former East Polk…
2 killed in a fiery crash involving a semi, and a box truck in Polk County
Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a fiery crash involving a semi-truck and box truck,…
John Morgan says he ‘might’ run for governor
Floridians have seen attorney John Morgan’s billboard ads: “America’s Largest Injury Law Firm – Size Matters,” one reads.…
3 tropical waves emerge days before the 2024 hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves just days before the official start of…
Lakeland Fire Department proudly welcomes its newest rescue truck
Rescue 32, enhances our ability to serve and protect our community. Rescue 32 is equipped with…
Structure Fire 37 and 60 in Mulberry
The little thrift store on 37 and 60 Mulberry just burned down. On Tuesday, May 28…
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $4.5 Million Sale of CVS-Occupied Property in Lakeland, Florida
Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $4.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located in…
FDOT is planning a 210-mile walking and biking trail from Polk to Collier County
Ever had the desire to stroll — or pedal — from Lakeland to Naples? The Florida Department…
16-year-old gets brutally assaulted and tased by the Lakeland Police Department
The video below is graphic! Black Lives Matter Restoration Inc. is aware of the video circulating…
TWO DECLINING LAUREL OAKS ADJACENT TO LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH TRAIL WILL BE REMOVED
Starting June 10, 2024, the City of Lakeland Parks Division will remove two declining laurel oak…
Our final classic film in May and what’s coming in June to the POLK!
Schedule: Thursday, May 30 @ 6:30 PM – SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON* Monday, June 10…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know Florida seen a record number of tourists in the first…
Sidecar
The Sidecar, with a century of history behind it, is probably the most famous of all classic…
One of The World’s Top Exporters Of Orange Juice, Cutrale, To Close FL Plant, Lay Off Over 100
It is no secret that the state of Florida is one of the world’s largest producers of citrus…
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire off Regel Loop in Mulberry
#PCFR crews’ initial tone was for a structure fire at 4:34 p.m. Upon the arrival of…