Early one evening in Mulberry, Jason decided to go for a walk. For whatever reason, Jason…
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South Florida town starts a neuter program to limit feral cat spread, why can’t Lakeland?
A South Florida town has begun a new program aimed at curbing the spread of a…
Is a ‘twindemic’ coming experts encourage everyone to vaccinate against Flu & COVID
United States officials are preparing for a bad flu season in addition to COVID-19, and urge…
Here’s an update on sweet little, Macy Gray
Here’s an update on sweet little, Macy Gray. She is doing great at 5 weeks old…
Saga Stevin candidate for Lakeland Mayor receives endorsements….
Stevin has received endorsements from the Lakeland Police and Lakeland Fire Unions.
Why is Polk County struggling to hand out $38 million in rental assistance?
The Problem of all Problems: State and local governments have struggled to dispense this money among…
Free Smoke Alarms for Those in Need
In the event of a fire, having a working smoke alarm could mean the difference between…
Sheriff Grady Judd: No endorsement in the Lakeland mayoral race, but…..
A Saga Stevin campaign mailer sent out to Lakeland households raised questions about whether Polk County…
Meet Blaze, the Firefighting Swan
More About Blaze, the Firefighting Swan: Meet Blaze, Lakeland’s very own firefighting swan! Blaze is the…
Wild Wild West … shootout between motorcycle gangs on I-4
A man and a woman riding on motorcycles were shot on I-4 in Polk County early…
Vehicle accident at Memorial Blvd and Florida Ave
LFD Rescue 33 and Engine 12 responded to a vehicle accident earlier today at Memorial Blvd…
AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PROMOTES MELISSA GOODSON TO MARKETING DIRECTOR
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Melissa Goodson as the new Marketing Director at the SUN ‘n FUN and…
41st ANNUAL LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 19
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
DAN SIGNOR CANNED TUNA CONCERT SERIES TAKES PLACE ON OCTOBER 22
The first Canned Tuna Concert that was originally scheduled for September 17th was rescheduled to Friday, October 22nd because of inclement…
Gravity Exotic Car Rally
Gravity Exotic Car Rally is almost here AT The Joinery on October 9th from 11-1 pm,…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office earns FCAC reaccreditation
Sheriff Grady Judd is proud to announce that on October 6, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Weather 10/7
Per National Weather Service Tampa As the day continues daytime heating will support Cu/Strato-Cu development during the…
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy –restaurant inspection
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 3700 Lakeside Village Blvd., Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 1. Follow-up needed: Warning…
Lakeland Firefighter Returns to Work After Battle with Cancer
It’s been a long-awaited return for Firefighter/Paramedic Clay Geiger. Sixteen months to be exact. Diagnosed last…
The cat’s out of the bag
The cat’s out of the bag…seems like everyone wants to be a #firefighter, at least for…
Why your older cell phone could stop working in 2022
Carriers are getting rid of 3G, what you need to know Why could your phone stop…
Florida woman got $3.4M COVID grant she never applied for
A Florida gas station employee said she’s listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check…
Free Fall Concert Series Returns
Lakeside Village’s free fall concert series returns live in-person tomorrow, Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m. with a…
Lakeland Linder has received the FAA Southern Region Airports Division General Aviation Airport Safety Award for 2020!
Lakeland Linder International Airport has received the FAA Southern Region Airports Division General Aviation Airport Safety…
Lakeland, you need a HISTORY LESSON! Munn Park Statue moved due to CANCEL CULTURE. Just ask Mayor Mutz and BLM
In memory of that noble band, who have crossed the mystic stream, and are resting now…
Weather 10/6
Per National Weather Service Tampa An area of low pressure along a frontal boundary draped along…
Letter to the Editor… How many times will Mayor Bill Mutz get caught up in his own LIES and BULLYING CANCEL CULTURE?
How many times will Mayor Mutz get caught up in his own lies? This is very…
MASL Florida Tropics Release 2021-22 Schedule
The Florida Tropics will kick off their SIXTH season in the Major Arena Soccer League on…
Aerospace Center For Excellence Appoints Daryl Price As New Executive Director
The Aerospace Center For Excellence (ACE) is a 14-building aerospace STEM facility located on the SUN…
Congratulations to our newest Rescue Captain, Jim Hewitt!
Jim joined Lakeland Fire Department in 2002, where he served as a firefighter for nine years.…
Volunteers are needed
Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc is looking for a few good volunteers to help out…
Polk Theatre hosts ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience’ again …..
In what has become a Halloween tradition in Polk County, the Polk Theatre is bringing back…
Accident at Walmart on North 98
Walmart on North 98, the vehicle hit the building and caught on fire. I am unsure…
PORTION OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR SEWER CONNECTION
WHO: Summit Consulting Building Contractors WHAT: Road Closure WHY: To make final sewer connection to the new building WHEN: OCTOBER…
Weather report 10/5
Per National Weather Service TampaA slow increase in moisture combined with a front stalling out to…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the National School Boards Association recently asked Joe Biden…
PCSO deputies arrest three teenaged brothers after a rash of car burglaries in Lakeland
On October 1, 2021, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three teenaged brothers: 14-year-old Adarius Valdez of…
Stacy Butterfield Polk Clerk of Court has been appointed to the Florida Supreme Court workgroup
Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Stacy M. Butterfield has been appointed to…