#Congratulations to Lieutenant/Paramedic Jim Craw and Firefighter/Paramedic Zachary Tiebout! Both successfully passed their paramedic interviews with…
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WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES THREE ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Watson Clinic recently recruited three new additions to their team of expert medical providers. Registered nurse…
Kiwanis Cares for KIDS Treehouse ay Bonnet Springs Park
(Post by Dennis Harrison from Kiwanis) What an unbelievable late afternoon VIP event at Bonnet Springs…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS
Watson Clinic recently recruited two new additions to their team of expert medical providers. Kayla Hester,…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO NEW PHYSICIANS
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the arrival of two new additions to their team of…
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%…
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant — Routine inspection: Immediate closure
2344 Griffin Road, Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 12. Immediate closure, emergency order recommended. Inspector says conditions…
What an AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL morning to honor our veterans
Included are photos from the 2021 Veteran’s Day Ceremony held earlier this morning at Veterans Memorial…
K9 Valor Retires After 8 Years of Service!
Join us in saluting K9 Valor for his faithful service with the Lakeland Police Department. K9…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series: The Pretzel Pantry, Emily Montanez
https://thepretzelpantry.com Meet the owner My name is Emily Montanez and I’m 22 years old. Looking back,…
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics FRIDAY MORNING – South Florida Avenue 9:30 AM (Publix…
Ax-Caliber Routine inspection Oct. 6
204 E Orange St, Suite 102, Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 6. Follow-up needed: Warning issued. 13…
Polk County Ranks Poorly In New ‘Maternal Vulnerability’ Index
Pregnant women in Polk County have a very high vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to…
Deadly bacteria found in recalled shrimp sold in Florida
Grocery stores across the Gulf Coast are pulling a specific brand of frozen shrimp off the…
Holidays are finally here at Legoland
Anyone else put up their tree yesterday? Just us? The holidays are finally here at Legoland…
Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge 2021
Join Us on November 6, 2021, for the Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge On-Site Built Registration 8…
Monument to African American WWII Soldiers Will Be Dedicated
A monument honoring Polk County’s World War II African American soldiers will be dedicated in Veterans…
Congratulation to Battalion Chief Jim Hewitt on his promotion today
Join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Jim Hewitt on his promotion today! Jim joined Lakeland Fire…
2021 Municipal Election
(Check your voter ID card for your precinct number or visit the Voter Lookup page.) Polls are open…
Redbird Flight Simulators arrive on the ACE campus
We are grateful to Redbird Flight Simulations (Redbird), who makes aviation accessible by using modern technology…
Series LFD: Rescue Division: Paramedic Orientation Program
#LFD developed the paramedic orientation program in 2013 to prepare paramedics for standalone status in Polk…
Jeepin’ with Judd scheduled February 25-27, 2022
A look back at Jeepin’ with Judd, hosted by Polk Sheriff’s Charities. The next event will…
Series LFD: Rescue Emergency Medical Services
The Rescue Division is a subdivision of the Operations Division at the Lakeland Fire Department. It…
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE: Invite your friends, pack up your blankets and lawn chairs, and your favorite…
No one is Allowed To Wear Halloween Costumes At Polk County School Football Games
Polk County Public Schools District has sent out a reminder Thursday to students and parents that…
Series LFD: Urban Search and Rescue
The Lakeland Fire department is able to provide specialized rescue services in unique situations because of…
Lakeland recruits NYPD officers
If you wear a badge on the streets of New York City, chances are you’ve heard…
Congratulations to our newest Rescue Captain, Damian Motsinger
Congratulations to our newest Rescue Captain, Damian Motsinger! Damian Motsinger joined Lakeland Fire Department as a…
Publix installs kiosks for leftover, expired prescription medications
Publix Pharmacy has installed drug-disposal kiosks in select pharmacies in five states for customers to dispose of leftover…
New Learning Library at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy Today
The Kiwanis Club of Lakeland in Partnership with the Children’s Home Society of Florida Unveiled the…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Paralympian and FSC student, Jenson Van Emburgh, is a bronze medalist after the Paralympics in Tokyo!
Paralympian and FSC student, Jenson Van Emburgh, is a bronze medalist after the Paralympics in Tokyo!…
50K was awarded to our LAUNCH Pitch Night Finalists!
All 5 businesses that pitched for $10,000 at Catpult’s Launch Pitch Night walked away with the…
Polk Partners with Nonprofit Agencies for Rental Assistance
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with three local nonprofit agencies to distribute…
Trick or Treat is coming to SUN ‘n FUN
Trick or Treat is coming to SUN ‘n FUN, so why not camp Halloween-style? Bring your…
PCSO Haunted Jail Tour Fundraiser
Sheriff Judd recalls a night he spent in the jail and tells us a bit about…
Lakeland Hispanic Festival
¡Viva la vida! Check out K9 Officer Perez showing off some slick moves at the Lakeland…