Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will present two concerts on its campus this week. Please…
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Infant’s Remains Found at Waste Plant in Florida
The remains of an infant were discovered by a worker at a Solid Waste Authority facility…
Colorado State University meteorologists have released their first official forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
It doesn’t look good. The forecast calls for an “extremely active” season of 23 named storms. Their…
Update on Structure Fire (401 Carpenters Way)
The structure fire that occurred at 401 Carpenters Way this past Saturday (Mar. 30) has suspicious…
Your Guide to the 2024 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
The Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will celebrate its 50th anniversary starting Tuesday by going bigger and better…
A pedestrian died early Thursday morning after being hit on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven
The victim, a 43-year-old man, was homeless and well known to deputies who patrol the east…
Florida Polytechnic University breaks ground for state-of-the-art engineering building
The university continues its long-term goals of expansion as the building will be the third academic…
Wanted Matthew Bruce Coleman
44-year-old Matthew Bruce Coleman has been to Florida State Prison five times. What he does while…
Dual Drinks Revolutionizes Beverage Experience and Wins Grant at Catapult Lakeland Pitch Night Competition
Dual Drinks, a trailblazing company at the intersection of innovation and beverage culture, is proud to…
Hunter missing in Sumter County WMA for over 24 hours found by FWC K-9 team
On Friday, March 29, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Law Enforcement K-9 team…
2 arrested after being found with drugs in stolen SUV
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Polk County on Wednesday, the sheriff’s office…
Grand opening of a new substation inside Lakeland Regional Health Hospital
LPD is thrilled to announce the grand opening of a new substation right inside Lakeland Regional…
SUN ‘n FUN NEW Venue – THE HANGAR Aviation Notables & Movies
Mon, April 8 7:00 p.m. – Introduction of “The Rocketeer” – Meet & Greet, photo ops…
VULNERABLE: AN OLD PROBLEM- A NEW PERSPECTIVE
By Van Yandell Luke21: 31 “So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass,…
Lakeland company HelpHer pairs women with flexible work
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is recognizing a staffing company called Help (her) for its innovative platform that…
Gov. Ron DeSantis touts “Fully funded and ahead of schedule” highway projects in Polk County but No MONEY for Dixieland Road Diet fix
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis later appeared at Florida Poly for a news conference, during which he…
6 Issues on November Ballot
By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida With the state Supreme Court this week signing…
Harrison School for the Arts Spring Symphony Orchestra Concert – April 18th at 7:00 p.m.
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Spring Orchestra Concert on Thursday, April…
Multi-County Pursuit & Arrest
FHP Troopers this afternoon received a request for assistance from the Lakeland Police Department regarding a…
Countdown to SUN ‘n FUN
Countdown to SUN ‘n FUN Live, here is our April show, full of the latest updates…
Game Night at the Museum
Join us for a night of food, drinks, games, and fun! From laser tag on Blinky…
Lakeland Electric to purchase $9.2M to power from Orlando Utilities Commission to meet summer peak
Lakeland Electric will purchase $9.2 million over the next two years to ensure its customers have…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida’s overall death from overdoses dropped, but some lethal…
Polk County leaders say new law banning people from sleeping in public fails to address homelessness
Florida has seen a 17% increase in homelessness in the past year alone and local leaders say a…
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can sue Charter Flight Company
Lawyers representing migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard nearly two years ago by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can sue…
Polk County plane crash kills 1
One person was killed Tuesday morning when a plane crashed in Polk County, according to the Polk…
City Lakeland Commissioners Make Juneteenth a Paid Holiday for Employees
Juneteenth will be a paid holiday for city employees starting this year. Lakeland’s City Commissioners unanimously…
POLK VISION ANNOUNCES FREE EVENT FOCUSED ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
“Conversations in Behavioral Health: Navigating the Digital Age”
Circumstances surrounding Lakeland Country Club fire is arson – reward for information
An investigation into a fire at the Wedgewood Golf & Country Club in Lakeland now involves The Florida…
SEU to Host Community Event Advocating for Indigenous Women
Southeastern University’s (SEU) Department of Social Work invites the public to join them for a community…
Sparks fly between Lakeland Commissioners and FDOT over long-delayed Florida Avenue road diet project
People say the road diet has led to heavy traffic and fender benders, adding that it’s…
Polk County man arrested for threatening a firefighter called to save him from crash
A Polk County man is in jail after he threatened a firefighter called to rescue him…
Florida Supreme Court allows 6-week abortion ban to take effect but voters will have the final say
In a pair of significant decisions, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday to uphold a 15-week…
Florida Supreme Court OKs constitutional amendment allowing recreational pot
Florida Supreme Court on Monday approved a recreational marijuana constitutional amendment for the November 2024 statewide…
Stop the invasion of our nation
By Dr. Glenn Mollette If President Biden could announce on November 1, 2024, that all student…
Swan City Improv is Lakeland’s very own comedy troupe
Swan City Improv started as a one-off performance by friends on April Fools’ Day in 2017.…
Soaring to new heights as a woman in the aviation industry
A local woman is breaking barriers and soaring to new heights in the aviation industry. Women…