The Lakeland Emergency Ops Center is preparing to overcome Ian problems and city-wide we are praying…
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Salvation Army of Pensacola heads to Lakeland to help with Hurricane Ian
The team left Tuesday morning after receiving orders Monday. They’ll be staging their mobile canteen there…
Lakeland Regional Health Operational Update in Preparation for Hurricane Ian
Lakeland Regional Health has made the decision to cancel elective procedures at the medical center, as…
Watson Clinic Announces Closures Due to Hurricane Ian
All Watson Clinic locations will be closed on Wednesday, September 28, and Thursday, September 29 due…
Walmart Real-time store closure map
Walmart: The chain has a real-time store closure map on its website.
Publix Store Status
We’re closely monitoring Hurricane Ian and its impact to our operating areas. Please be aware that…
Current School Closures
K12 School Closures Hillsborough County Schools will be closed Monday, September 26 through Thursday, September 29, 2022. Lake…
ULTIMATE TEAM CHALLENGE BULL RIDING TONIGHT
Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding Friday, September 23rd, 2022 to Saturday, September 24th, 2022 Come watch…
Bucs Defensive End Signs On To Help Support Families Headed By Single Moms
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has partnered with One More Child for a national campaign to draw awareness…
Your Edible Landscape
Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers for tips on creating a fun and productive…
Multiple million dollars in losses are revealed for the Polk school district’s free health care plan
Polk County Public Schools administrators are projecting a nearly $38.1 million shortfall in its health insurance fund…
2022 Haunted Jail Tour scheduled for two weekends in October
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at 455 North…
Happening Thursday: Publix hiring event
Publix said it will host another hiring event this Thursday, and the grocery giant wants you…
Join the discussion on the Lakeland Gazette
The Lakeland Gazette encourages its readers to share their opinions through letters to the editor. Submit…
Harrison School for the Arts Student & Faculty Showcase Fundraiser
Date and time: Thu, Sep 29, 2022 7:00 PM EDT Location: Harrison School For the Arts…
Essay Contest
The Lakeland Gazette is kicking off City Government Week with an essay contest open to all.…
42nd ANNUAL LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 18th
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
The matriarch of Fred’s Market in Plant City still serving up hospitality and home cooking on her 95th birthday
Even at 95 years old, Fred’s Market founder Evelyn Johnson can often be found in the…
Burlington Stores’ New Location Opening in Lakeland
Burlington Stores Inc., a major off-price retailer offering deals on favorite brands for the entire family…
Lakeland restaurant violations
Lakeland restaurants temporarily closed In Lakeland: Miller’s Lakeland Ale House, 5650 S Florida Ave, was closed…
New cat café allows visitors to grab a coffee and adopt
You can now get a cat to go with your coffee in Lakeland. Purrology Cafe allows visitors…
Bonnet Springs Park
We’re counting down the days until the grand opening at @bonnetspringspark (it’s under 40, by the…
Fall RN Hiring Event
Turn over a new leaf and fall into a new career at Lakeland Regional Health! We…
Swan City Roller Derby
Peep our roster for our game against Orlando Roller Derby Comment who you’re cheering on when…
Polk County Fire Rescue to Host Grand Opening for New Loughman Fire Station
A grand opening ceremony for the newly built Loughman Fire Station will take place on Thursday,…
Movies and TV Shows filmed in and around Lakeland
Swan City has been the backdrop for some pretty famous movies and tv we rounded up a few of…
City Commissioners tentatively Approves New Fees For Athletic Field Use and Changing Library Fees
The City Commission this week unanimously voted to drop the 10-cents-a-day late fees for library books.…
Polk County’s first deed book was fully preserved
This week Clerk Butterfield presented Polk County’s first deed book fully preserved to the citizens of…
Sandbag Sites Open in Polk County
Following a very dry summer, the rainy season has finally arrived in Central Florida. Areas of…
Happy Birthday Publix
Raise a Pub Sub or sprinkle-covered sugar cookie with us — today Publix turns 92 years…
Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return Program — in Lee County Florida
Why Trap-Neuter-Return? Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return Program reduces Lee County’s cat overpopulation problem and reduces the shelter…
Heroes Dinner and Silent Auction
The 14th Annual Honoring Heroes Dinner and Silent Auction will take place on Friday, September 9th…
Labor Day 2022 Hours & Closings
Closed: City/Administrative Offices Libraries Recreation centers Lakeland Electric Offices – Call Simpson Pool – Closed for the season…
Lakeland firefighters perform monthly Personal Qualification Standards
Lakeland firefighters perform monthly Personal Qualification Standards (PQS) to test basic training skills. Yesterday at the…
Silvermoon Drive-In – Rocky Horror Picture Show
Cast: Hell on Heels Stage: ARC Towing Audience Participation: You Oct 8 :11:00PM Tickets on sale:…
Lakeland PD K9s
We love our K9s that protect the Lakeland community every day with their partners. The K9s…
Grand opening video at the biggest danged 7-Eleven
Grand opening video at the biggest danged 7-Eleven I’ve ever seen. It’s in Bridgewater Center off…