The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman for driving while impaired on Friday night, October…
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CSX Train Crash
A CSX freight train traveling northbound on tracks running parallel and east of SR-39 collided with…
Auto Thief on Run Found Up a Tree by Tampa Police Aviation Unit
A man fleeing from Tampa police in an SUV stolen out of Polk County was found…
Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
If you ever needed an excuse to dress up your pet, Halloween is it. We’ve culled some…
Celebrating 2023 Back to the Future Day: DeLorean Showcase and Film Screening
Video by @TheDailyWoo The 2023 Back to the Future Day was witnessed at the Lake Mirror…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal Lakeland shooting
A Winter Haven man was arrested after he was caught in the middle of moving a…
Violent Crime Down In FL, But Property Crimes Spike: FBI Report
Violent crime was down 23 percent in Florida in 2022 compared to the previous year, according…
Water Rescue Prompts Lakeland Police to Take Up Kayaking
While Lakeland police officers don’t normally perform marine duties, they recently came to the rescue of…
Cold Medicines Such as Tylenol, Benadryl, And Advil Are Being Removed from Pharmacies!
In a recent development, the FDA has ruled against the effectiveness of a key ingredient, oral phenylephrine, in…
Cafetience
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “café,” representing a place where coffee is enjoyed and people often…
Arrest of Impaired Combative Driver
An FHP Trooper on patrol was passed on the Gandy Bridge by a Mercedes sedan traveling…
Judge temporarily blocks Tennessee city ordinance banning drag shows on public property
The order came after a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Tennessee on behalf of the…
Update: Aldi agrees to purchase Winn-Dixie; Fresco y Más to be spun off
Harvey’s Supermarket stores to also be sold German grocery giant Aldi has agreed to purchase Florida-based…
Historic Lakeland Home Sells for $1M
A historic 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,009,900 on October 20th. Located at…
Polk County Sheriff – Secure Your Firearms “Stop Leaving Guns In Your Vehicles”
In a growing concern for public safety, Florida authorities are issuing a stern reminder to residents:…
The 2023 Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival!
Photos by the City of Lakeland Participants brought their creativity to Lake Hollingsworth where they made…
UPDATE: $10M RICE Engine That Derailed is Insured and ‘100% Fixable’
Derailment: “Preliminarily, it looks like something caused the switch arm to be thrown,” said Cathryn Lacy,…
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?
Is there a time limit on happiness and getting free candy? Depending on whom you ask,…
2023 Orange Cup Regatta
Photos by Tom Hagerty Click here to see other photos For 85 years Lake Hollingsworth in…
Bonnet Springs Park one-year birthday bash
Photos by Amy Robinson Amy Robinson and her daughter Aria arrived at Bonnet Springs Park for…
Aquavibes
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “aqua,” representing water, and “vibes,” signifying the atmosphere or feelings of…
Letters
Letter – Gov. DeSantis’ new gig takes flight Glad to see Gov. DeSantis initiating evacuation flights…
DeSantis appoints Polk Sheriff’s Office lawyer Anne Gibson to Polk County Court
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Anne Gibson of Winter Haven to fill an opening as…
Dennis Odisho receives a huge endorsement
“Truly an honor to be officially endorsed by the City of Lakeland’s Fraternal Order of Police…
Florida bill would aim to ‘invalidate’ the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman
Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, filed a bill this week that aims to repeal the state constitution’s definition…
Lakeland City Commissioners voted unanimously this week to accept a $1.685 million grant from the FDEP to help remove algae from Lake Bonnet
Lakeland City Commissioners voted unanimously this week to accept a $1.685 million grant from the Florida…
Urgent Plea for Information on a 35-year-old Missing Man Brian Klecha
The community and family members are desperately seeking answers in the mysterious disappearance of Brian Klecha, a 35-year-old…
PCSO’s Operation Gangs & Guns busts Lakeland gang for gun thefts and 38 car burglaries
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested six gang members who committed at least…
Lakeland Veterans Day Parade
The Polk County Veterans Council is hosting the Lakeland Veterans Day Parade that takes place immediately…
Letter – Radioactive realities
Florida shouldn’t dismiss road projects too quickly I am not a toxicologist, but I am familiar…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour
Guess what opens this weekend?? Get SCARED at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour.…
$10,000 Reward Remains Available for Information Related to October 2022 Homicide Investigation
This past weekend marked the one-year anniversary of 17-year-old Tye Ketchum. The family has given permission…
INITIATIVE SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING ILLEGAL FIREARMS AND DRUGS OFF THE STREETS BY LPD
Over the past several weeks, LPD officers and detectives conducted a proactive initiative focused on the…
Keep Working, somebody has to pay for all this
Dr. Glenn Mollette Prayers for the devastated people in the Middle East. Prayers for the families…
As FL Winn Dixie Stores Begin To Transfer Prescriptions Per The Aldi Acquisition and Some Aren’t Happy
In August of 2023, Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers sold around 400 Winn Dixie stores (including many in…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in Municipal Elections
Registered voters in the cities of Auburndale, Fort Meade, Lakeland, and Winter Haven who are planning…
Comedy Event on Veterans Day at the Polk
Promo code vetsday25 that will take 25% off for everyone Ticket link TaxEvasionTour.eventbrite.com
Ex-Rep. Harding Sentenced to Four Months
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida A federal judge Thursday sentenced former state…
SEU to Hold Fall Wind Ensemble Concert at Bush Chapel
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will present its Fall Wind Ensemble Concert at Bush Chapel…
Update to the derailment of the RICE engine
One of the RICE engines was damaged during the derailment, but according to Lakeland Electric that…