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Off-duty Polk County detention deputy killed in crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating how 22-year-old Drake Perry was killed during the crash.…
Pigapalooza!
Join us for a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned BBQ competition! Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and a…
Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer: Paloma
Guests often ask for something “not too sweet” which can be a challenge in the cocktail…
ALDI One of America’s Fastest-Growing Retailers Opens Second Lakeland Store
Voted the price leader for six years running by dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report ALDI, one…
School bus aide arrested for rough handling a 7-year-old student
A school bus aide employed by Polk County Public Schools was arrested Tuesday afternoon, February 21,…
Lakeland woman’s fetus won’t survive learns that medical center won’t terminate the pregnancy
Deborah Dorbert has gone from anticipating the birth of a second child to becoming an example…
SEU to Host Spiritus Piano Trio Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music is set to host a Spiritus Piano Trio Concert on…
Family of Lakeland man killed by police at a wedding reception to file a lawsuit
The family of a Lakeland man who was killed by police officers at a wedding reception…
STUDENT CHARGED WITH BRINGING LOADED HANDGUN TO SCHOOL
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, just before 6:51 a.m., school resource officers assigned to Lakeland Senior…
PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
HOLLIS GARDEN FEBRUARY 25TH The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis…
Lakeland Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Ramon Paz (52, Lakeland) has pleaded guilty to…
Total Wrecking to Implode 225′ Boiler Unit at Lakeland Power Plant on March 4th
Total Wrecking & Environmental, one of the country’s leading industrial demolition contractors based in Buffalo, New…
Tryp air charter expansion continues adds 2nd Lakeland-based aircraft to the fleet
TRYP Air Charter has added another aircraft to its Pilatus charter fleet at Lakeland Linder International…
Lakeland to restrict groups feeding people who are homeless at city parks
Lakeland leaders are asking groups to stop feeding people who are homeless in public spaces. Live…
Update: Lakeland 13-year-old used a bullhorn during a protest at Munn Park
When Lillie Johnson ventured to Munn Park on that Monday afternoon, the 13-year-old wanted to join…
4 teens were arrested for allegedly burglarizing 15 vehicles in Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office said four teens were arrested for allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing…
Lakeland Family Dollar Store Thief Sought By Polk County Deputies
Polk County Sheriff’s detectives are trying to identify the suspect pictured above who committed a retail…
Lakeland’s Shoemaker elected to the leadership of the Florida Republican Party
Ed Shoemaker of Lakeland has been re-elected as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida Congressional…
The Ruff rule: Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out of car windows
Everything’s just so doggone paw-litical. A state bill filed in Florida last week would make it…
Here’s how many people were arrested and ejected from the 2023 State Fair
Twelve days of the 2023 Florida State Fair have come and gone. While Floridians and fair…
Looking back at President Carter’s 1980 campaign stop in Lakeland
President Jimmy Carter, the former Georgia peanut farmer and 39th President of the United States, has…
SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Ensign Peak Advisers Inc., a non-profit entity…
Fresh Kitchen opening soon
A Fresh Kitchen build-a-bowl restaurant is coming soon to South Lakeland, the restaurant announced on its…
Lakeland Family YMCA looks to expand facility along Cleveland Heights Blvd
The Lakeland Family YMCA is moving forward on an expansion that it started raising funds for…
Polk County Road Closures
Upcoming and active rail repairs, road projects, and new development construction continue to affect Polk County…
Fire at the Carpenter Co
Currently, S Frontage Rd, Lakeland, FL is closed due to a fire at Carpenter Co Polk…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a youth pastor and foster parent were both recently…
Daylight saving time 2023: U.S. Senate OK’d Sunshine Protection Act, but Florida will still ‘spring forward,’ for now
The U.S. has tried to switch to a permanent daylight savings time before – but it…
Roller Derby Recruit Night – Swan City Roller Derby
WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 PM Skate World Lakeland Wanna be a part of the most badass sport…
Movie Review – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
By Bob Garver I suppose it’s appropriate that movies starring Ant-Man aka Scott Lang (Paul…
Police officers and citizens must have mutual respect
Dr. Glenn Mollette American citizens need police officers. Our state police, county sheriff’s department and city…
Waring Road Closing for 15 Days for Drainage Installation
Waring Road will close Monday morning February 20 just north of West Pipkin Road for 15…
Its déjà vu for Florida homeowners – Florida property insurance rates expected to jump 20 to 25% by June
Industry experts warn property insurance rates are expected to increase. So, can anything be done to stop…
Florida Tropics 5 Kansas City Comets 3
The Florida Tropics played perhaps their finest game of the season Sunday afternoon, piling up a…
It’s not a figment of your imagination, it’s THE Figment – of EPCOT!
It’s not a figment of your imagination, it’s THE Figment – of EPCOT! @GonzotheGreat and Walter…
Unattainable No More – The Ayan Method to Your Natural Beach Body
Summer is just around the corner, and many people are looking for ways to achieve their…
Polk County deputy loses job after DUI arrest
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy is out of a job after being accused of DUI…
Lakeland man among 6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage
Gunman authorities say killed six people in Mississippi busted into his ex-wife’s home, smashed her boyfriend…
FAU provost apologizes for comments about ‘sex with animals’ in DEI discussion
In an email sent to Florida Atlantic University faculty the same day as her comments, interim…