CSX Transportation plans to consecutively close two rail crossings on Old Highway 60 in Mulberry next…
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20 years of free medical services to Polk County’s uninsured
Thousands of Polk County residents over the past 20 years are grateful for the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Healthcare…
HOLLIS GARDEN CERTIFIED AS BUTTERFLY GARDEN BY NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION
Hollis Garden was recently recertified as a butterfly garden with the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)…
Polk County Fire Rescue’s cadets worked hard
While other students spent their last weekend of spring break relaxing or soaking up some rays…
CITY OF LAKELAND WATER UTILITY ADOPTS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS
Starting April 30, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities will implement a new way that embraces…
Sun ’n Fun Expecting Record Crowds
The news came as a big surprise even to the event organizers, who have now dropped…
Firefighters Battle Blaze Overnight.
At approximately 3:15 AM, Wednesday, April 7, #Lakeland #Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 2121…
COhatch is coming to Lakeland
Co-working spaces are going to downtown Lakeland across from Munn Park. Ohio-based co-working company COhatch, has announced…
Lakeland Commission seat results – Runoff Scheduled May 4
Lakeland held a special election to fill the remainder of the term for the Southeast Lakeland…
Dozens of Lakeland police officers and their families took to the city’s streets
Dozens of Lakeland police officers and their families took to the city’s streets on Monday afternoon…
WATER MAIN BREAK – 3405 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
City crews are working to repair a 12” water main break in the vicinity of 3405…
McIntosh Unit 3, Lakeland’s last remaining coal-burning plant, will continue to operate through tomorrow and shut down on Monday, April 5
Lakeland’s coal-burning plant is expected to continue operations for four days longer than first estimated, through…
LFD two newest Driver Engineers
Congratulations to the department’s two newest Driver Engineers, Matt Helms and Andy Vinzant. Matt and Andy…
First Friday returns
First Friday returns tomorrow night with Flight Night by SUN ‘n FUN and Aerospace Center for…
K-Ville Avenue at Recker Highway Reopening Saturday
Polk County will reopen K-Ville Avenue (County Road 542) in southwest Winter Haven Saturday after completing the…
Sun’n Fun April 13-18, 2021
SIX DAYS OF AVIATION EXCITEMENT ON ALMOST 1500 ACRES! COME AND SEE: Over 500 exhibitors showcasing…
Scam Alert from Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric has received several reports today from customers who received a scam call involving their…
Lakeland Fire department’s three newest Driver Engineers
Congratulations to the department’s three newest Driver Engineers: Clayton Kiddey, Sage Stephens, and Anthony Tj Woods!…
Citrus Connection partners with FlixBus
Service begins April 1 from the Gow B. Fields Park and Ride The Gow B. Fields…
ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE AIMED AT STREET RACING NETS 53 ARRESTS
On the evening of March 28, 2021, the Lakeland Police Department along with the Polk County…
The Mighty Moose is coming to Sun n Fun
The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift workforce.…
Amanda Gaspary, a curriculum specialist from Lakeland, will be on Jeopardy tonight
Amanda Gaspary, a curriculum specialist from Lakeland, will appear on an episode of “Jeopardy!” scheduled to air…
Local Frontline Hero to Fly with Blue Angels at SUN ‘n FUN 2021
The 47th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is returning April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and…
Lakeland Linder International Airport has a billion-dollar-year
Lakeland Linder International Airport’s economic impact has taken off. According to a recent study, Lakeland Linder’s impact…
Lakeland PD Takes TOP AWARDS at the 2021 USPCA Region 1 Field Trials!
Top Team Top Dog Top Novice Award Top Obedience & Bite work LPD couldn’t be prouder…
Indigent health care to expand in Polk County in response to COVID-19
Polk County officials are taking steps to increase residents’ access to the county’s indigent health care as…
Publix Donates $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation
For the fourth year in a row, Publix donated $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to…
National Vietnam War Veteran Day
Today we were honored to attend the National Vietnam War Veteran Day ceremony and recognize those…
Florida Senate approves online sales tax bill
Paying an online sales tax in Florida is one step closer to reality. The state Senate…
Lakeland PD finds food truck vandalized that was stolen in Tallahassee
A Tallahassee woman says her food truck was stolen in broad daylight Wednesday. For the last…
Construction has begun on a $70-million phosphate rock facility In Bartow
Construction has begun on a $70-million phosphate rock facility in Polk County, where over 1 million…
‘Anti-riot’ bill passes in the Florida House
An “anti-riot” bill was passed by the Florida House on Friday. The bill would crack down…
22-year-old called “absolute predator” by LPD and charged in two Lakeland murder cases
Lakeland Police say a 22-year-old was formally indicted on two first-degree murder charges on Thursday. Chief…
Safety Precautions in Place at Municipal Election Polling Locations
Elections are coming up on April 6th in the cities of Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake…
SUSPECT INDICTED IN TWO HOMICIDE CASES
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Lakeland Police Department detectives presented investigative findings in two homicide cases…
PORTION OF INTERSTATE 4 THROUGH POLK COUNTY WILL BE RESURFACED STARTING APRIL 5TH
The Florida Department of Transportation will start resurfacing the portion of Interstate 4 (I-4) between SR 33…
Will the City Commissioners Consider Changing Open-Container Law in Lakeland?
The City Commissioners heard a proposal from Swan Pedal Company that what’s to bring pedal-powered party…
Florida Gov. DeSantis to eliminate age restrictions for COVID-19 vaccine, Everyone 18+ eligible on April 5
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday he will eliminate the age restriction for the COVID vaccine…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a diesel fuel theft
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a diesel fuel theft that occurred on Canal Street…
Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards said today that college students have until March 26th…
Lane closures during pipeline Installation
Polk County Utilities will be installing new water lines in the North Lakeland area as part…