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ALERT from the City of Lakeland
Last week the Colonial Pipeline was affected by a cyber-attack that has disrupted their supply/distribution. The…
Rock for Paws Smokepoint
Join the most musical fundraiser of the year! Smokepoint will Rock for Paws to benefit dogs…
VISTE needs your help!
Each June and December VISTE volunteers help pack and distribute over 400 boxes filled with common…
Missing Teen
UPDATE: Emma Lynn Carter has been safely and successfully recovered by Lakeland Police. …………………………………………………………………… Emma Lynn…
Chick-fil-A faces sauce shortage
Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers as the chain faces…
A NEW WORLD OF MYTHICAL CREATURES IS COMING TO THE 4D THEATER AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT
Enter an undiscovered world where LEGO® creatures come to life with an all-new 4D movie, LEGO® MYTHICA – JOURNEY TO MYTHICA, and…
BEACON ROAD SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
The City of Lakeland will be constructing a sidewalk enhancement project on West Beacon Road from…
LAL was awarded the 2020 General Aviation Airport Safety Award
The Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region Airports Division announced during their 2021 Virtual Workshop today that…
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency over gasoline supply
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday evening declared a gasoline-related state of emergency, including activating the Florida National…
Children shouldn’t wear face masks in school, says Florida’s Governor DeSantis
Children should not wear face masks in school. That was the stern message from Florida Gov.…
Origami swans at Lakeland Regional Health
Since our first patient was diagnosed on March 19, 2020, we have treated over 13,000 patients…
Federal lawsuit challenging Florida anti-riot bill claims law targets Blacks
Several groups have joined to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of Black-led organizations challenging a…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car burglary
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car burglary that occurred at the Avenue Apartments…
Florida Southern College is planning to move its graduate nursing program into the former campus of St. Joseph Academy
Florida Southern College is planning to move its graduate nursing program into the former campus of…
Man Seriously Injured After Colliding With Train
PCSO received a 911 call around 8:40 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 10, 2021) from the area…
Officer Simmons and K-9 Jeff
Officer Simmons and K-9 Jeff taking a small break from training! One of our newest duos…
Hurricane Season Starts June 1; Red Cross Urges People to Get Ready Now
National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 9 through May 15, and the American Red Cross…
Miss Piggy
Check out this awesome tour of The NOAA Hurricane Hunters P-3 Miss Piggy! Hurricane season is…
The DAISY Award
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and…
SPCA Florida’s 2021 Walk for Animals on June 5th
Join SPCA Florida’s 2021 Walk for Animals on June 5th! We plan a fun-filled day with…
Red Light Camera Hearing
Red-light running is a serious intersection safety issue across the nation. The most recent figures show…
We’re lighting up City Hall for National Police Week 2021
We’re lighting up City Hall for National Police Week 2021. To all law enforcement officers, thank…
ATTENTION ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS
We are looking for images that represent Polk County Landmarks and all the wonderful things that…
Structure fire occurred at 925 Clearview Avenue
An early morning structure fire occurred at 925 Clearview Avenue in Lakeland. The Lakeland Fire Department…
PUBLIC NOTICE DOWNTOWN LAKELAND SEWER LINE REHAB
Beginning Tuesday night, May 11, 2021, a contractor for the City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division…
Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster will mark 41 years ago
Today Sunday, May 9th, 2021 will mark 41 years ago that the storm-blinded freighter Summit Venture…
Polk County Fire Bradley Crew are Hero’s
Bradley Polk County Fire crew saving the wildlife while doing mop up on a Brushfire. The…
Retail Theft Lakeland Walgreens
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a retail theft which occurred at a Lakeland Walgreens…
Ecological Nightmare about to happen in Lakeland
Disclaimer: This country is the greatest country in the history of the world. An experiment in…
Zaxby’s is hiring ……
It’s no joke!!! If you know anyone looking for a job ….. Zaxby’s is hiring. This…
Coming Soon “Pressed” an independent bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Lakeland
Hi Lakelanders! Did you know that today is National Independent Bookstore Day? AND we are thrilled…
BEWARE OF SKIMMING AT GAS PUMPS
In recent weeks, there has been a number of skimming cases in the city and around…
Heroes All Around Us – THANK YOU John, Ronald, Brenda, Janice, and Barbara
This past week we were honored to present these four City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation…
Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
The amazing Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association volunteers are at the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb…
Publix will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday
All Publix Pharmacy locations will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to walk-in customers starting Monday, another indication that…
BIG WEEKEND in Lakeland
It’s a big weekend, Lakeland! After you’ve explored all that First Friday Lakeland has to offer…
Two Auburndale Railroad Crossings Remain Closed Until Wednesday
CSX Transportation repairs that closed three railroad crossings in Auburndale this week continue at two of…
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis visited Polk County Fire Rescue Station #38
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis visited Polk County Fire Rescue Station #38…
Kitten Fosters are desperately needed
Kitten Fosters are desperately needed in Polk County to prevent mass euthanasia at the shelters. All…