When complete, the development at 2050 Griffin Road will bring 84 units of much-needed affordable housing…
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Food Pantries In Lakeland
Polk County Public Schools has opened a new food pantry in west Lakeland and the food…
PurpleAlert issued for Lisa-Marie Martin-LaFave
Detectives are attempting to locate 56-year-old Lisa-Marie Martin-LaFave who was reported missing on November 14th. Martin-LaFave…
Lakeland Regional Health to Open Freestanding Emergency Department in South Lakeland
Lakeland Regional Health has recently purchased the 2.2-acre property at 6150 South Florida Avenue with plans…
Lakeland firefighters agree on a new contract
Lakeland firefighter union has agreed to a new working contract that promises retroactive pay raises and…
Have you seen Asiah?
UPDATE: Asiah has been located. Thank you to everyone who shared. Detectives are working to locate…
Polk to Provide Sandbag Service on Wednesday
In preparation for Subtropical Storm Nicole and a high potential for more flooding, Polk County is making…
Little Free Library
Good things happen when we all work together! The Westgate Central Neighborhood had an extra Little…
Lakeland Fire Hose Test
#LakelandFD firefighters regularly test every foot of fire hose in service on all #LFD apparatus, which…
TLC PetSnip – The Peyton Surgical Center and The McCutcheon Medical Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Peyton Surgical Center and The McCutcheon Medical Center finally had their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We…
Electric-vehicle charging stations at Bonnet Springs
Lakeland Electric recently provided electric-vehicle charging stations at Bonnet Springs Park. We worked with SEM Power…
The Lakeland Christmas Parade
Editorial The Lakeland Christmas Parade was a time-honored tradition but the Jr League Maggie Briggs the…
Watson Clinic Announces November 2022 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
VETERANS DAY FESTIVITIES SPANISH/AMERICAN WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILING & PARADE
On Saturday, November 12th at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony unveiling the Spanish-American War Monument…
COPS FOR KIDS DONATIONS BEGIN TODAY!
Now in its 16th year, the Cops for Kids toy donation program, with the help of…
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to co-host Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist Andrew York
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to co-host Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist Andrew York for…
More than 20 Lakeland swans sold after big population growth on Lake Morton
The first swan sale since 2020 took place in Lakeland on Friday. This comes after the swan population…
100’s of First Timers “Virgins” at Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Polk
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Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Experience Spook Hill in Lake Wales
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a topographical optical illusion called Spook Hill. The story goes that…
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Breast Cancer Foundation Receives Dyer Difference Award
There are few diagnoses as frightening as cancer. In addition to the physical and emotional toll…
FREE storytime in Lakeland is tomorrow! (Tuesday)
This FREE storytime in Lakeland is tomorrow! (Tuesday) A great opportunity to get out of the…
Third Annual Costume Contest
It’s almost time for the Third Annual Costume Contest with the City of Lakeland, FL –…
COPS FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS BEGIN OCTOBER 26th
The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2022 Cops for Kids Toy Donation…
Crispers at Lakeside Village close today
Crispers, the popular soup, salad, and sandwich chain that started in South Lakeland in 1989, is closing…
Widower of Publix heiress sees Lakeland Park completed in her honor
The new Bonnet Springs Park is opening Saturday with a two-day celebration. The community gets to enjoy the…
Lakeland Storm Debris Collection Update
Storm Debris Collection Update DRC our FEMA debris contractor estimates there are 150,000 to 200,000 cubic…
Annual swan checkup Lakeland’s beloved Swans are a bit on the chubby side plus Lake Morton is now overcrowded again
This spring’s abundance of small, fuzzy cygnets on Lake Morton has led to an overpopulation of…
Lakeland Fire Department aims to engage females to become firefighters
A special set of girls got a unique hands-on experience from the Lakeland Fire Department. Nearly…
Harrison School for the Arts – Creative Writing Event
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present our Creative Writing Event on Thursday, October…
October Proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners presented the Honorable Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk of…