Lakeland couple caught stealing over $600 worth of clothing and shoes from Mulberry Walmart

Just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, loss prevention officers working at the Walmart…

COVID-19 Update 1 pm 3/24/2020

COVID-19 Data for Polk County Total COVID-19 Cases:13Residents:13Non Residents:0Residents not in FL:0 COVID-19 DemographicsAverage Age:54Age Range:8…

CITY OF LAKELAND FACILITIES SOCIAL DISTANCING CLOSURES AND PROCEDURES

During a specially called City Commission meeting on Monday, March 23rd, the City Commission agreed to…

THE CITY OF LAKELAND CLOSES ADDITIONAL PARK FACILITIES TO LESSEN IMPACTS OF COVID-19

During a specially called City Commission meeting to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, a…

COVID-19 updates

Florida COVID-19 Polk County 5 pm 03/23/2020 County Polk State FL Men 7 Women 6 Travel…

MIDFLORIDA Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours Announces New Chief Judge

MIDFLORIDA Auto Show’s Chairman, David Hand, Announced today the appointment of Mel Mann as the new…

Swan Derby Postponed

LVIM has made the difficult decision to postpone the Swan Derby. Due to these uncertain times,…

COVID-19 update Sunday 3/22/2020 at 12 noon

County Polk State FL Men 6 Women 5 Travel Related? 4 Total Negative 146 Total Pending…

Polk County Government Update

Polk County Government is doing everything it can to protect the health and safety of our…

FLORIDA COVID-19 Dashboard

Clink on the link to go to the most current dashboard for Florida COVID-19 cases https://lakelandflorida.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/286b664a2e614084bd0e12edf4305f61

Lakeland Fire Dept., Lakeland Police Dept., and Polk County Fire Rescue saves the night

By Jeff Lakeland Overnight on Wednesday in Lakeland: The smell of smoke in their Lake Morton…

FREE 24/17 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telephone Emotional Support Helpline

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. Coping with stress, fear…

Lakeland Regional Health Press Conference

A Moment of Kindness Thank You LPD Officer Bailey

Earlier this Wednesday LakelandPD Officer Bailey was on patrol when he noticed a mother duck and her 12…

Lakeland Regional Health reports first COVID-19 case

An 88-year-old man who is in stable condition at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center has been…

WASTEWATER DIVISION WARNS CUSTOMERS IN THE ABSENCE OF TOILET PAPER DO NOT FLUSH PAPER TOWELS AND WIPES

The City of Lakeland Waste Water Division warns those sheltering at home due to coronavirus concerns:…

Latest Updates: Bars, clubs to close for 30 days; restaurants limited to 50% capacity

As of Tuesday morning, there are 192 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. This number…

Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz Update

Here is another personal message from Mayor Bill Mutz with an update regarding City services. Continue to follow…

CITY OF LAKELAND COVID-19 PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY CLOSURES

Parks & Recreation will close the Main Library, Larry Jackson Branch Library, eLibrary, Simpson Park Community…

Detectives arrest 16 men during undercover operation focusing on those who prey upon children online

PCSO undercover detectives and partnering agencies conducted a seven-day undercover operation from March 10th through March…

Gov. DeSantis suspends all Florida bars and nightclubs for 30 days

Gov. Ron DeSantis is suspending all bars and nightclubs in Florida for the next 30 days…

City Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency for Lakeland

City Manager Tony Delgado now has the power to do the following: To order the evacuation…

Emergency Water Main Repairs Slowing Ariana Street Traffic in Lakeland

Emergency repairs are underway this evening to repair a broken water main along Ariana Street near…

LVIM Coronavirus Response

As we work together to keep our community safe and healthy, LVIM is planning and prepared…

Updated Cancelations & Closures

NOTE: Parks & Recreation facilities are NOT open for public daycare/camp while Polk County Public Schools…

The city of Lakeland – Considers Declaring a State of Emergency

Among concerns over the COVID-19 disease, the city of Lakeland commissioners this afternoon is considering a…

List of OPEN / CANCELED or POSTPONED Events in Lakeland Updated ….

Updated March 15, 2020 City Government City of Lakeland Offices and Facilities | OpenCity of Lakeland…

No Jurors 3/16 & 3/23, Jury Trials Canceled for Two Weeks

Today the Florida Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. AOSC20-13 that suspends all grand jury proceedings,…

BREAKING NEWS – Florida public schools to close for 2 weeks due to coronavirus

Lakeland Gazette has learned that Education Commissioner of Florida Richard Corcoran ordered that ALL Public schools…

City of Lakeland COVID-19 Response Update with Mayor Bill Mutz

Sun N Fun is postponed

According to the City of Lakeland – Sun n Fun has postponed the event to May…

Downtown Lakeland Events Update

BREAKING NEWS: Following Events are Postponed or Canceled

Downtown LKLD: All LDDA Events Have Been Postponed for the Coming Week–Farmers Market, Sugarbuzz, Music Munndays.…

Downtown LKLD:

All LDDA Events Have Been Postponed for the Coming Week–Farmers Market, Sugarbuzz, Music Munndays.

As of 8 am March 12, 2020, Tropics Game is on for Sunday 3/15

According to Jeff Husted Public Relations of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) Florida Tropics game…

The rest of the Lakeland Magic season is suspended ..

At 1:00 am 3/12/2020 No more Lakeland Magic Games …. NBA G League has Suspended 2019-20…

Murder-suicide in Lakeland

A man killed his estranged wife and then shot himself Wednesday afternoon, the Lakeland police reported…

AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND BANK PROGRAM City Looking for Builder Partners

The City of Lakeland’s Community and Economic Development Department is seeking qualified developers/builders for the purpose…

Polk County BoCC Monitoring COVID-19 Response with Department of Health

BoCC Monitoring COVID-19 Response with Department of HealthThe Polk County Board of County Commissioners is working…

Mobile Food Pantry

LVIM is excited to announce we will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry twice a month…

LAKELAND ELECTRIC TO REDUCE FUEL CHARGE NEXT QUARTER

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers…

NIK WALLENDA SET TO “WALK THE PLANK” TO OPEN PIRATE ISLAND HOTEL AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT

Just two days after he performed his most daring stunt yet, walking over an active volcano,…