Pinnacle Bank and Synovus are teaming up in an $8.6 billion deal, creating a banking giant…
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EAST MAIN RESURFACING PROJECT
PUBLIC NOTICE EAST MAIN STREET RESURFACING PROJECT WHO: Contractors working on behalf of the City of…
Dance to the Decades Keel Farms
Cool Down & Dance all summer long at Keel Farms in Plant City, with all events in a…
Five Star Seafood has now opened…
3601 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL Previously, Andrew’s Coffee was at this location. Taco Bell originally…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida lawmaker has urged law enforcement agencies to…
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The “First Steps” part of the title of the new “Fantastic Four”…
Polk County Boosts Emergency Prep with New Shelter Needs Warehouse
Polk County Commissioners, County and Emergency Management officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion…
City of Lakeland to Begin Sewer Cleaning Around Lake Hollingsworth Drive Project Will Involve Lane and Path Closures Starting August 18
Contractors working on behalf of the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin cleaning large-diameter…
CSX CORPORATION WILL CLOSE A NUMBER OF LAKELAND AREA RAILROAD CROSSINGS FOR REPAIR STARTING MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, CSX will initiate critical infrastructure improvements at multiple railroad crossings throughout…
ICE Recruiting Tactics Are Pissing Off Local Sheriffs Nationwide
Sheriffs are furious that the Department of Homeland Security is using their own data against them…
Person Dies in House Fire Near Plant City, Investigation Underway
I woke up to the kind of headline you never want to see—a person died in…
Lakeland ranked in the top 10 of boomtowns in the U.S.
A new study ranks Lakeland as one of the biggest boomtowns in the United States. Peter…
Did you know Publix has its own mascot? Here’s what he’s all about
The popular Florida-born grocery chain Publix has been around for nearly a century, with founder George…
Stuffed Animal Flight School
It’s time to get your stuffed animal ready for ACE’s Flight School! By Florida Air Museum and…
River Ranch Resort in eastern Polk County opens its water park
Summer has traditionally been a period of relatively low occupancy at Westgate River Ranch Resort, situated…
How germy is a public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee, and perspiration
On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But…
Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun
Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz have begun and are expected to…
Jim McFarland received the top honor at the Shoe Service Institute
Jim McFarland received the top honor at the Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA) Western Boot…
Junely, formerly June Taylor, reopened this morning
Junely, formerly known as June Taylor, previously located downtown, Junely starts a new life this morning at 1216…
Trump signs executive order to clear homeless encampments
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to provide resources that would push cities…
Chuck E. Cheese arrested in credit card fraud case
A man dressed as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested at a Tallahassee restaurant Wednesday evening after…
Polk County Legislative Delegation Public Meeting Announcement
The Polk County Legislative Delegation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the…
Join us in congratulating Firefighters Tyler Moore and Nathaniel Langenkamp on becoming Lakeland’s newest Paramedics!
Join us in congratulating Firefighters Tyler Moore and Nathaniel Langenkamp on becoming Lakeland’s newest Paramedics! After…
Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a Residential Fire
Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a Residential Fire at 8:57 PM IN Station 6’s…
Polk County Launches New Behavioral Health Website to Easily Connect Residents With Local Providers
Polk County’s New Website Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find Behavioral Health Providers and Services…
Letter: We need protection for Community Cats here in Polk County
By Cindy Dorman I was contacted by a responsible colony caretaker earlier today. Seems he was…
Save the Date: Vet Fest 2025
My office is pleased to again host Vet Fest, a one-stop shop connecting veterans and their…
Century-old Lakeland landmark was saved by developer from a certain date with a wrecking ball
A century-old Lakeland building that’s fallen into trouble times is being granted a stay of execution:…
Nordstrom Rack to open Oct. 23 at Lakeside Village Shopping Center
Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom Inc. has posted to its Facebook account the opening date for its new…
1 suffers burn injuries running back into Lakeland house fire
One person was hospitalized after a fire at a duplex in unincorporated Lakeland early Thursday morning.…
SEU Names Gerritson Craane as Interim Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
SEU Athletics Director Drew Watson announced Thursday that Gerritson Craane has been appointed as the interim…
Hulk Hogan Dies At 71
Recent rumors swirled that wrestling star Hulk Hogan had been in a coma, but his family…
Is God Dead?
Right and Wrong We concluded last time by analyzing the popular “COEXIST” bumper sticker. According…
Polk Co. teen in need of kidney donation as nonprofit tries to help
An organization raising awareness and support for pediatric kidney donations is working to help a Polk…
Couple Engaged In Sexual Acts Near Kids Aboard FL-Bound Flight
A couple aboard a JetBlue flight heading from John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport on…
2 arrested after high-speed chase through Lakeland ends in crash
Two people were arrested on Wednesday after being accused of leading police on a pursuit in…
Polk County reaches 3-year agreement with fire union, ‘Kelly Days’ included
Polk County commissioners recently approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters’ union. The…
Community Cat Crisis – The Polk County Commissioners’ Response? Silence
Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH, brings over 40 years of veterinary expertise—25 of those dedicated to humane,…
Lakeland Swan-Snatching Suspect Skips Court and Warrant Issued
Alfredo Casanova, previously arrested for stealing black swans and their eggs, is now a “Warrant of…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells Gov. DeSantis that immigration arrests have ‘overwhelmed’ the system
The capacity issue is expected to escalate in Florida in the coming weeks as sheriffs and…