According to Polk County Fire Rescue, a severe multi-vehicle collision occurred this afternoon at the intersection…
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Crews battle large brush fire near Alafia River State Park
It took thousands of gallons of water to stop the spread of a large, fast-moving brush…
SEU David Joyner Named Men’s Golf Coach of the Year
Southeastern University golf coach David Joyner was selected as The Sun Conference Men’s Golf Coach of the Year…
Davenport man killed in second of two consecutive crashes
A Davenport man was killed after he veered off the road after being involved in a…
Part 4 – Gospel Inc.
Gospel Inc. Services In the last two years, Brian Seeley and Gospel Inc. have fundraised almost…
We Found the Full List of All 677,081 Cars Killed in Cash for Clunkers
Dug up from an archive of a defunct government website, this document shows the full scope…
At least 17 people died in Florida after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police
By: Associated Press At least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following a physical encounter…
Lakeland officials could spend more time in office and get pensions – Would you approve of that?
Lakeland commissioners could have the potential to spend more time in office and obtain state pensions if…
Lakeland woman targeted by two scammers loses $400K
A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started…
2 Polk County deputies shot suspect killed in North Lakeland shootout
Two Polk County sheriff’s deputies were shot by a “sovereign citizen” at an athletic complex in…
West Pipkin Road Widening Project to Close Lunn Road for 45 Days
Polk County’s ongoing widening of West Pipkin will close Lunn Road for 45 days starting Tuesday…
SANITARY SEWER MAIN REPAIR WILL IMPACT A SECTION OF CARLETON STREET
Beginning Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7 a.m., the City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will close Carleton Street…
CAN YOU IDENTIFY SHOPLIFTING THIEVES?
In a recent theft from Burlington at the Lakeland Square Mall, the two pictured persons loaded…
FIVE POINTS ROUNDABOUT TO REOPEN APRIL 29 2024
WHO: City of Lakeland and contractor Gibbs & RegisterWHAT: Five Points Roundabout Construction Project CompletionWHY: Increase…
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd Blasts Pittsburgh Judge Xander Orenstein Calling Him A “Goober Smoocher”
UPDATE: For the second time, authorities in Allegheny County have had to search for a felony…
Benson Huntley Jr – Senior at GJHS signing NCAA to swim for Emory & Henry College
Benson Huntley Jr a Senior at George Jenkins High School will be signing his NCAA Commitment…
Cases of a highly contagious stomach bug are still surging across the country and Central Florida
The CDC reports it’s normal to see an increase of the norovirus in the winter, but…
Florida Gov., U.S. Sen. Bob Graham now lies in state at Old Capitol
Hundreds of mourners Friday came to Tallahassee’s old Capitol to pay final respects to the man whose…
Are you interested in Electric Vehicles?
Are you interested in Electric Vehicles? Join us at Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday,…
Polk County Fire Rescue Will Participate in Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
Polk County Fire Rescue joins fire departments, organizations, and individuals in participating in Light the Night…
CAN YOU IDENTIFY VEHICLE BURGLARS?
Recently a series of vehicle burglaries occurred at the Ariana Village Mobil Home Park. Burglars targeted…
Former Bin Laden Florida Mansion Demolished.
A Central Florida mansion that was once owned by Khalil Bin Laden, the brother of Al-Qaeda’s co-founder…
4 arrested for Fentanyl trafficking from Mexico into Polk County
4 arrested and 14 kilograms of fentanyl worth $3.5 million was seized by the Polk County…
A car breaks apart and ejects occupants after crashing into 2 semis during a FHP chase on I-4 in Polk County
Traffic was backed up for miles Friday morning. A driver going upwards of 130 mph on Interstate…
Part 3 – Talbot House
Talbot House Services How you can help You can volunteer your time at Talbot House in…
Progressive customers in Florida should ‘keep an eye’ on mailbox as company drops home insurance policies
In the middle of what’s being called a “property insurance crisis” in Florida, several local homeowners…
17-year-old set to graduate from SEU
When the Southeastern University spring class of 2024 graduates, Joshua Ostergaard will be among more than 900 students…
Public assistance needed to curtail animal cruelty cases
By Sheriff Grady Judd When you hear the phrase “animal cruelty,” what is the first thought…
Housing need at the center of Polk’s State of the County
Polk County is wedged between two fast-growing cities: Tampa and Orlando. The area has seen booming…
La Rosa Acquires Tenth Real Estate Brokerage Franchisee with Revenue of $4.7 Million and Positive Net Income in 2023
Brokerage Ranked Number Two for The Highest Agent Count and Number Three in Real Estate Sales…
DENNY’S, AMERICA’S DINER, SHUTTING DOORS ACROSS AMERICA
It doesn’t matter where you grew up, chances are you have been to a Denny’s once or twice…
SEU Football Releases 2024 Schedule
Southeastern University has released the 2024 football schedule, which kicks off on August 31st at Victory…
Southwest Airlines to end service at four airports, reduce staffing by up to 2K
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both lost money in the first quarter, and Southwest said Thursday…
Avelo Airlines adds new Florida route. See where and how cost and time compare to Brightline
Avelo Airlines, a low-cost airline based out of Texas, announced it is adding a new Florida flight to its list of…
Goodbye, Mickey: Minnie Mouse Finds New Romantic Partner
Bad news for Mickey Mouse, as Minnie Mouse appears to have found a new romantic partner.…
Movies and TV shows casting in Florida
Hollywood’s glitz and glamour captured Americans’ attention from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and…
Impact of New Federal Protections for Gender Identity and Sexuality on Florida
Under new Title IX protections rolled out by the Biden administration this week, it is now…
Parents confirm missing 13-year-old from Lithia has been found dead
A 13-year-old last seen in Lithia Sunday night has been found dead. Administrators of the “Let’s…
EVIL TRIUMPHS, BUT FOR A SHORT TIME
By Van Yandell Psalm 21: 11-12 “For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous…