The Lakeland Fire Department marked an important moment in the career of one of its newer…
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DEO waives work search requirement through May 29
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity confirmed Tuesday it will waive the work search and work registration…
Upcoming Group Meetings by LRH
WHAT: Community Behavioral Health Support Group WHEN: Every Monday at 6 p.m. DETAILS: Coping with anxiety,…
WATSON CLINIC ADMINISTERING COVID-19 VACCINES TO PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENT
Watson Clinic is currently offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to their patient population by appointment only.…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce HONORS Event Award Winners
Last night, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual HONORS Event at the RP Funding…
No plea deal for Super Bowl streaker, says judge
A fan that ran on the field, later identified as 31-year-old Yuri Andrade of Boca Raton,…
Vaccine Event
Today (4/28) in Munn Park: FREE Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Event! Vaccinations are first come,…
Congratulations Felix Lopez
#Congratulations to the Lakeland Fire Department’s newest #Paramedic, Felix Lopez! Felix has successfully completed the long…
New PCPS Superintendent Selected, Contract Negotiations Underway
The Polk County School Board voted tonight to select Frederick R. Heid as the next superintendent…
Local groups protest Florida’s new anti-riot law, arguing it infringes on everyone’s constitutional rights
Just days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Combating Public Disorder Act” into law, protesters and rally-goers took…
Karen Olivo, whose acting career began in Polk County, will not be returning to Moulin Rouge
Karen Olivo will not return to the cast of “Moulin Rouge!” when Broadway productions resume after…
Teen volunteers sought for COVID pediatric vaccine study
A clinical trial for COVID -19 vaccines in children will kick off in Lakeland next month. Accel…
Kittens, Kittens, and More Kittens
Polk County Animal Control has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to save vulnerable kittens through…
The newest affordable housing project
The Midtown Lofts have officially opened and are booked to capacity. Located at 720 N. Lake…
Congratulations Chris!
The Lakeland Fire Department marked an important moment in the career of one of its newer…
Gov. DeSantis extends Florida’s COVID-19 emergency order
The governor issued the extension via an executive order Tuesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive…
BREAKING NEWS…. Amazon to expand air cargo hub by 60+ acres at Lakeland Linder
The expansion is driven by market demands in e-commerce and Amazon’s growing stake in the marketplace…
Flight to Honor Mission #6 Send-Off
And they’re off! Flight To Honor Mission 6 is officially underway. Veterans from Korea and Vietnam…
Lakeland Run-Off Elections Next Tuesday
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards reminds registered voters in the cities of Haines City…
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day yesterday. Just shy of 1,300 pounds of unwanted prescription medications were…
Flag Football LPD vs PCSO
What a GREAT morning! Thank you to everyone who came out for the 2021 Flag Football…
Nineteen61 is hiring
Nibeteen61 is currently looking for a few great additions! Please apply between 2 pm -4 pm.…
Polk Watches for New Mosquito Species
Jackson Mosley keeps a picture on a wall in his office at Polk County’s Mosquito Control…
Road Closed
Due to the rain and wet conditions, the Combee Road closure has been rescheduled for Sunday,…
CYCLEdelic Spin Center opening soon
Lakeland’s first indoor cycling-centered facility is slated to open in June. CYCLEdelic is located at 3505…
Missing – Have you seen Brykael Scott?
Have you seen Brykael Scott? Today LakelandPD received a report of a missing person, Brykael Scott,…
Polk State College to host COVID-19 vaccination event April 30
Polk State College, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk), will…
Missing 12 year old
UPDATE — CHILD HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE Kyra Cantu dob: 9/22/08 white female, 5’1, 95 pounds,…
MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE – MAY 8 & 9, 2021
MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE – MAY 8 & 9, 2021, 9 AM TO 4 PMMayfaire by-the-Lake launched in 1971…
K-9 Hyde has retired and joined the LakelandPD K-9 Heroes club
Paws Up for K-9 Hyde – Join Us in Wishing Him a WELL DESERVED Happy Retirement!…
Earth Day Clean Up Lake Hollingsworth
Our sincere appreciation to everyone that helped us today on our Earth Day clean-up project. …
Lakeland Regional Health Clinicians Provide AED/CPR Training to Polk’s Youth Coaches
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to train several hundred high school and youth coaches to be…
LAKELAND CITY COMMISSION WILL GO BACK TO 9AM MORING MEETINGS STARTING IN JUNE
Starting with the first City Commission meeting in June, the Lakeland City Commission will go back…
Saturday is the Last Day to Request a Ballot to be Mailed
Saturday, April 24th is the last day that registered voters in the cities of Haines City…
PCSO K-9 Named Cat
Just because you see the PCSO helicopter in the sky or K9’s tracking on the ground,…
Velazquez Cigar Company is Coming Soon to Lakeland
Velazquez Cigar Company will be at 812 E Main St., right across the street from The…
GetixHealth Announces Kevin M. Lonergan As New CEO
GetixHealth, LLC a rapidly expanding Revenue Cycle Management company providing technology-enabled BPO solutions to multi-discipline healthcare…
Achievement Academy Recipient of the Iron Horse Family Foundation Grant
The Iron Horse Family Foundation has awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 to the…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in Municipal Run-Off Elections
Registered voters in the cities of Haines City and Lakeland who are planning to participate in…
Who will be the next PCPS Superintendent?
Meet the finalists for the Polk County Public Schools Superintendent search this week. PCPS has been hosting a “Super Search”…