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Florida to ‘Destroy’ Certain Dogs Under New Bill
A Florida bill that would force owners of dangerous dogs to pay more in insurance and…
Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day prediction. Is an early spring on the way?
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow in a ceremony Friday morning at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania.…
Ready to spring forward? Here’s when daylight saving time starts in
Long, sunny evenings may feel years away, but with daylight saving time around the corner, those days are…
A Publix Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant Is Coming to FL and Is Expected To Create Hundreds of Jobs
According to Publix’s website, it is the “largest employee-owned company in the United States.” It employs over…
FDLE report sheds new light on controversial Lakeland arrest of Antwan Glover
Between January and June of 2023, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) worked to determine…
PLANTEA-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February…
AMAZING FORGOTTEN CHICKEN
Ingredients1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups Minute rice (I used brown rice)1 can cream of…
Body Camera Footage of Lakeland Police Officer investigating a disabled male being dumped in Lakeland
Body Camera Footage of Lakeland Police Officer investigating a disabled male being dumped in Lakeland by…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Groundhog Day 2024: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
It’s Groundhog Day! Again… Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Will he predict an early spring…
How a Wichita plane can help NOAA in emergencies
A plane built in Wichita will aid weather experts during major weather events, and it is…
Letter by Congressman C. Scott Franklin
It was a pleasure to serve you during the first session of the 118th Congress. As…
UPCOMING PUBLIC KICK-OFF MEETING FOR LAKE BONNET DRAINAGE BASIN FLOOD HAZARD AND DEBRIS MITIGATION PROJECT
The City of Lakeland will hold a Public Kick-off Meeting for the Lake Bonnet Drainage Basin Flood Hazard…
Cranberry Waldorf salad
INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 Granny Smith apple, diced 1 1/2 cup…
Boil Water Notice for Thornhill Road Area
Polk County Utilities is issuing a Department of Health-required precautionary boil water notice due to a…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
LAKELAND BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL JACKSON PARK
All are invited to celebrate Black History Month at the annual Black History Festival at Jackson…
Lakeland Private School faces financial trouble
The owner of a Lakeland cleaning company is turning to media. Michael Lozada said he hasn’t…
Highlands County sheriff’s deputy takes own life outside agency headquarters
A sheriff’s deputy in central Florida took his own life outside the agency’s headquarters, officials said…
Tampa Bay Times closes downtown Tampa office
The Tampa Bay Times building in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 8, 2022.Thirty-two years after opening, the…
Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Experiences for Youths
Junior Achievement of Florida benefits from $70,000 State Farm grant The Junior Achievement of Florida Foundation…
Marcelle Waldon was found guilty of 10 felony counts in the death of a former Lakeland City Commissioner and her husband
Waldon has been found guilty of 10 felony counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, in…
Lakeland Electric had a great time showing a group of homeschoolers around the McIntosh Power Plant!
Lakeland Electric had a great time showing a group of homeschoolers around the McIntosh Power Plant!…
Transgender People in Florida Face Having Their Driver’s Licenses Revoked
Transgender people in Florida could have their driver’s licenses revoked or face prosecution if they try…
Cell Phone Theft at Dollar General in Lakeland under Investigation
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is currently investigating a cell phone theft that took place…
Lakeland man seriously injured and unable to speak after encounter with Lakeland Police, daughter says
Anjelica Lee said police were called to a Save-A-Lot store in Lakeland after her father. A…
Sen. Martin on bill banning public camping, sleeping: current situation ‘does not work’
A senate committee passed a bill prohibiting counties and municipalities from allowing public sleeping or camping…
Murder suspect being sought by Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are seeking 23-year-old Kwavaughn Armani Buckley of Winter Park; he…
Storytime is coming to Kelly Branch Library
Storytime is coming to Kelly Branch Library! Join us on the first and third Tuesdays of…
Keeping Lakeland litter-free
What do you get when Hillcrest Coffee meets Montessori? An absolutely fab-brew-lous group with a desire…
Tampa food brokerage hires Publix dairy and frozen meat executive
After a 24-year career with Publix, Nicki Crespo is staying in the food business in a…
Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Phase 1 Water Shortage in effect
The Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Phase 1 Water Shortage in effect. The annual…
LPD KEEPING OUR ROADS & COMMUNITY SAFE
Our objective with any traffic enforcement is to reduce the number of traffic crashes, especially traffic…
Polk County doctor accused of secretly recording juvenile changing in his office
A Polk County doctor was arrested Monday after he allegedly secretly recorded a juvenile changing in…
Live roaches force Lakeland restaurant to temporarily close
The presence of roaches at a Lakeland restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close,…