Journeyman Team wins trophies, newest lineman apprentice Dustin Zorn wins three trophies. Dustin has only been…
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Public need and support of north Lakeland fire station.
As a result of population growth in incorporated Lakeland, calls for service and fire apparatus response…
Deputy-involved shooting
A suspect was injured in a deputy-involved shooting Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s…
CDC Drastically Alters Key Measure That Influences Mask Mandates Across US
By Zachary Stieber The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Feb. 25 drastically changed a…
Will the City Leaders find the right path to fix the roads?
City Commissioners consider a congested traffic grid muddled by at least $200 million in unfunded road…
Lakeland PD needs to hire 31 new Police Officers
Lakeland Police Chief Ruben Garcia said the LPD has not hired new “operational” officers since 2017…
Lakeland needs New Fire Station at 7.2 million dollars in North Lakeland
The Lakeland Fire Department needs $7.2 million to build a new fire station on U.S. Highway…
Polk County African American Trailblazers
We are pleased to honor the following twenty Polk County African American Trailblazers during African American…
Lakeland Winter Collector Car Show 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720296958669/with/51903969581/
An unknown man entered the front porch area of a residence in the Combee Settlement of Lakeland
On February 10th, at about 4:27 AM, an unknown man entered the front porch area of…
If you think that Lakeland is a conservative and a safe place – think again!
Editoral Burt Colluci, 45, of Lakeland is the leader of a LARGE Neo-Nazi Organization. We have…
Series LFD: Why Fire Engines and Firefighters Respond to Medical Calls
The Lakeland Fire Department responded to over 26,000 calls for service in 2020, of which 81%…
CDC: Unvaccinated police, gov’t workers to get ‘education and counseling’
The Biden administration has a “plan” to provide “education and counseling” for government workers to make…
COVID-19’s latest bizarre side effect: ‘Restless anal syndrome’
By Hannah Sparks The latest COVID-19 symptom is about butts — but it’s no joke. A newly…
Polk Firefighter union says Polk County has suffered a “major downgrade in service,” Fire Chief Weech says no……
Polk County’s firefighter union sent out a press release: the press release says that the Polk…
Charter Amendments #1 & #2 Approved
Charter Amendment #1 Yes 61.56% 9,583 votes No 38.44% 5,985 votes and Charter Amendment #2 Yes 61.09% 9,390 votes…
McCarley and Musick Re-elected
Allyson “Al” Lewis 37.40% 5,771 votes Sara Roberts McCarley 62.60% 9,660 votes Mike Musick 55.57% 8,937 votes Shandale Terrell 44.43%…
Congrats Mayor Mutz
Bill Mutz has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of Lakeland. Bill Mutz 66.80% 10,919 votes Saga…
Say Hello to Miss Emma
Say Hello to Miss Emma! This young lady is about 15 months old with a chocolate,…
Polk Fire Rescue’s newest class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics
Polk Fire Rescue’s newest class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics wrapped up their three-week orientation last…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Names Chuck McDanal as Interim President & CEO
Following the resignation of former President & CEO Cory Skeates, the Executive Committee of the Lakeland…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Broward County School Board member recently took a…
Letter to the Editor: Victory Church is not what you think it is…. Grace City and Family Worship Center too.
Victory Church and Grace City approve of the “vaccine”. Not surprised since these “men of God”…
Lettuce Recalled In FL Because Of Listeria Risk: FDA
Several packages of lettuce sold at Kroger, Walmart and other grocery chains via Dole in 10…
Weather 11/2
A pleasant start to our day. High pressure will keep things quiet throughout mid-week for our…
Man illegally in U.S. arrested by PCSO for attempted murder
22-year-old Nelson Carpio Garcia, who is in the country illegally, was arrested by PCSO deputies on…
PCSO detectives charge 16 registered sexual offenders and predators during the Halloween initiative
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,…
2021 Municipal Election
(Check your voter ID card for your precinct number or visit the Voter Lookup page.) Polls are open…
MAIN STREET PATHWAY PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED SPRING 2022
The City of Lakeland recently started the Main Street Pathway project that includes the construction of…
Redbird Flight Simulators arrive on the ACE campus
We are grateful to Redbird Flight Simulations (Redbird), who makes aviation accessible by using modern technology…
Polk County Deputy Josiah Perry arrested for DUI, then resigns
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy gave up his badge after being arrested for driving while…
Infrastructure Bill should be a cakewalk
Dr. Glenn Mollette America needs attention to our infrastructure. It’s pathetic that our Congress and President…
Series LFD: Rescue Division: Paramedic Orientation Program
#LFD developed the paramedic orientation program in 2013 to prepare paramedics for standalone status in Polk…
Black Lives Matter, Inc. – Black Minnesota Community Leaders Discuss Shakedown in NEW VIDEO – BLM Collected $30+ Million But Didn’t Put One Dollar in Community
By Jim Holt Published October 30, 2021 Minneapolis black community leaders spoke out recently on camera…
Last-Minute Attack Mailer Hits Lakeland’s Mayor Race
The mailer, which reached selected Lakeland voters’ mailboxes Friday — four days before Tuesday’s election —…
325 Sexual Offenders and 21 Predators live in Lakeland
There are 325 Sexual Offenders and 21 Predators that live within 5 miles of the Lakeland…
FL Unions: Pulling Out of OSHA Would Risk Health, Safety of Millions
Written by: Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newest battle with the Biden administration…
Letter to the Editor: Will Lakeland WAKE UP & see what side Mayor Mutz is on before Nov 2?
Dear Editor, Over the last few months, the truth about Mayor Mutz has been brought to…
Tinsley Creative Embraces Growth with Five New Hires; Promotes Within
Tinsley Creative – a full-service brand management firm – is pleased to announce several new hires…