The all-too-familiar rumble of jet engines will be heard across Lakeland when the U.S. Navy’s Blue…
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Lakeland man found dead in a car is a homicide victim
The Lakeland Police Department said that the death of a 42-year-old man found Saturday is a…
Lakeland Fire keep both spectators and participants safe at #SNF21
Sun N’ Fun kicked off April 13 and runs through April 18! #LFD is on-site for…
Birds Eye View with Mike Goulian at SNF21
Here’s a birds-eye view from Mike Goulian first airshow flight at SUN ‘n FUN 2021! Make sure you…
Wednesday Night Show schedule for #SNF21
Wednesday means our first night airshow of the year! Check out the AOPA: your freedom to…
Warbird Wednesday at #SNF21
Happy #WarbirdWednesday! Check out the extended Warbirds section of today’s airshow.
Blue Angel #7 and our Hometown Hero Regina Wilkins
Lakeland #HometownHero nurse Regina Wilkins is ready for her flight with Blue Angel #7 today at…
Blue Angel #7 arrived at #SNF21
Blue Angel #7 arrived bright and early this morning to get things ready for the full…
FDA and CDC call for a pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations due to clotting cases
U.S. regulators are calling for Johnson & Johnson vaccinations to pause after reports and severe blood…
Your daily guide to Sun ‘n Fun’s 2021 Aerospace Expo
Thousands of aviation enthusiasts from across the country are arriving in Lakeland for the 47th annual Sun…
Splendid job, deputies!
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Support Services Section knew that severe thunderstorms were possible…
LEGOLAND FLORIDA RESORT IS GIFTING A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FROM FLORIDA PREPAID TO ONE LUCKY FAMILY
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort will reward one Florida family with the gift of a lifetime: a four-year University…
Vermont Place Apartments
Talbot House Ministries’ Vermont Place Apartments are opening this week on April 14 at 5 p.m.…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS ADDITIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER IN PAIN MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest addition to their team of expert registered nurse…
Lakeland Electric is working on restoring power
Lakeland Electric crews have been working through the night to restore power. At 12 noon April…
Two Cities in Polk County to Hold Run-Off Elections
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards announced today that the cities of Haines City and…
A possible tornado touched down
According to Fox 35, A possible tornado touched down in Polk County Sunday. Polk County saw…
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NEW FOR 2021 at Sun ‘n Fun
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo and the Aero-News Network have teamed up to add something…
Airports all over Florida experiencing delays and cancellations
Flights in and out of all Florida airports are seeing delays and even some cancellations due…
Sun ‘n Fun looking to raise $1 million for a new STEM education center
Not only are Sun ‘n Fun officials hoping for record-breaking attendance at its 47th annual Aerospace Expo this…
SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at approximately 4:16 p.m., officers from the Lakeland Police Department responded…
Suspect Arrested In Death of Child
On Friday, April 9, 2021, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers from the Lakeland Police Department responded…
Lakeland Linder International Airport ready for Sun n Fun 2021
Preparations for #SNF21 are well underway! The Turf runway 8/26 is stripped and ready for all…
Update on the Dopey ride car
The Lakeland Antique Mall would like to update everyone who inquired about the Disney “Snow White’s…
Lakeland Man Steals From Goodwill Drop Off & Flees From Deputy
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man late Tuesday night, April 6, 2021, after he…
N. Wabash Avenue in Lakeland Closing for Three Days
Roadwork related to the construction of a new Circle K will close N. Wabash Avenue just…
Two Rail Crossings on Old Highway 60 in Mulberry to Close for Repairs Next Week
CSX Transportation plans to consecutively close two rail crossings on Old Highway 60 in Mulberry next…
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…