Delays related to the removal of an asbestos cement waterline will keep the eastbound travel lane…
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SOUTH BOULEVARD, SUCCESS AVENUE, AND E. PARK STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
Spectrum to Hike Rates Again Including Its Low-Income Internet Option
There are ways to dodge these rate increases, but some carry complications The second-biggest cable operator…
Catapult to begin a restaurant residency program
The program will allow food entrepreneurs to get the experience. First up in the restaurant residency…
The City of Plant City Announces New Fire Chief
Jeremy Sidlauskas has been selected to serve as the new Chief of the Plant City Fire…
Nineteen61 Is Adding an Enclosed Rooftop Bar
Indoor and outdoor seating is planned. Expansion is scheduled to be opened in April. Chef Marcos…
Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, but Polk County Sheriff Grady…
A new Florida bill would require businesses to accept cash
A new Florida bill would require certain businesses to accept cash for many transactions. The bill,…
USE EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAL
By Van Yandell 1 Corinthians 9:22 “To the weak became I as weak, that I might…
CITY OF LAKELAND IMPLEMENTS NEW iMS INTEGRATED ONLINE PERMITTING, PLANS REVIEW SYSTEM
WHO: City of Lakeland, Community & Economic Development WHAT: Intuitive Municipal Solutions – Integrated online permitting,…
Plant City farmer sees the impact of immigration hiring bill as the strawberry season gets underway
The nation is currently facing a worker shortage. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are…
LPN arrested for felony animal cruelty after poisoning and killing her neighbors’ pets
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit detectives have arrested and charged 51-year-old Tamesha Knighten of North Davis…
Virtual Polk Emergency Management Mitigation Strategy Meeting Scheduled for January 18, 2024
Polk County’s planners will hold the next local mitigation strategy meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…
Watson Clinic Announces January 2024 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
LAKELAND CITIZENS ACADEMY TAKING APPLICANTS
Hands-on Interactive Program Highlighting Lakeland Municipal Government The City of Lakeland is now taking applicants for…
WATSON CLINIC HOSTS A FREE LECTURE ON PANCREATIC CANCER TREATMENT ADVANCES IN JANUARY
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the following upcoming lecture scheduled for January. This event is…
Denny’s bought a restaurant chain from Florida for $82.5 million and plans expansion beyond Florida
Initially known as “Florida Waffle Shop,” Keke’s Cafe has its roots deeply planted in Orlando. The chain,…
Court to weigh Publix drug dispute
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida, An appeals court this month will hear arguments in a…
Lakeland Lynx Composite MTB
Lakeland! You’re invited to this ride event organized by coaches from the Lakeland Lynx Composite MTB…
Will My Friend’s Fiancée be Entitled to a Survivor Benefit?
I have a very good friend who has cancer and will begin chemotherapy this week. He…
A woman employed as a nurse practitioner was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a two-vehicle crash with…
Lakeland Royals is now the Polk County Royals
Who are the Polk County Royals? We are a new men’s semi-pro basketball team in Polk…
Lakeland Regional Health sees COVID-19 and flu cases double over the holidays
Dr. Tim Regan drove to work Tuesday mentally preparing himself for what he knew would be…
Guy LaLonde Jr. is Lakeland’s its newest Commissioner
Guy LaLonde Jr. was sworn in as Lakeland’s newest commissioner representing the Northwest District on Monday…
Did you Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that January 1st, 2024 brought us new Florida laws that…
A two-vehicle crash occurred at Deeson Road and Greenfield Road
A two-vehicle crash occurred in the Kathleen area of Lakeland Saturday night, December 30, 2023, and…
Are you beginning 2024 a little fatter?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette 2024 is here and congratulations – you are here to celebrate! This…
Grady Judd deputies shot the 20–year–old in the back in 2018, why?
Editorial ME states HOMICIDE on the report ……. Judd said, “justifiable” …… We call it a…
An Inconvenient Truth: Targeted TNR Enjoys a Track Record Unmatched by Lethal Methods for Managing Free-Roaming Cats
OPINION ARTICLE by Peter J. Wolf and G. Robert Weedon Best Friends Animal Society, Kanab, UT,…
Farmer opens “U-Pick” strawberry experience for kids and families
Welcome to Berry Sweet Acres. The “U-Pick” spot opened in mid-December. It’s strawberry picking time at the nearly…
Bicyclist in Critical Condition after Being Struck by Amtrak Train
A man was injured Friday after he was hit by a train while riding a bicycle…
EASY GRILLED SHRIMP BOIL
Quick and easy grilled shrimp boil with large tiger prawns, fresh corn, baby potatoes, and sausage,…
New Ice Cream Shop Looks to Be Opening in Lakeland
The intersection of East Palmetto Street and Johnson Avenue in Lakeland appears to be the future home of a new ice cream…
Sen. Martin files bill removing three-day waiting period for most firearms in Florida
Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, filed legislation on Thursday that would remove the three-day waiting period…
Samuel Doolin of Lakeland gets 1-year sentence on gun charge
A Polk County man has been sentenced to one year in jail after being arrested a…
Michael Folsom, former owner of Folsom Construction Management was recently found guilty by a Polk County Jury
Michael Folsom, former owner of Folsom Construction Management was recently found guilty by a Polk County…
TWENTY-NINE YR OLD LAKELAND WOMAN KILLED IN POLK CITY CRASH
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit investigated a single-vehicle traffic crash with a fatality…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigating animal neglect hoarder case in southwest Polk
On Thursday, December 28, 2023, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Pope…