On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the City of Lakeland will kick off Black History Month celebrations with…
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Suspicious package
What started as a suspicious package delivery quickly became a coordinated, multi-agency response focused on safety…
After the recent uptick of brush fires, Polk County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that the countywide burn ban remains in effect
After the recent uptick of brush fires, Polk County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Lakeland Scrapyard Fire
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a large scrapyard fire off Main Street in…
Over 100,000 animals killed in the last 20 years under the current leadership at Polk County Animal Control
Over 3000 cats were killed in Polk County last year. Round up and kill. Extermination. The…
Florida Polytechnic celebrates opening of new Esports arena
Florida Polytechnic University is taking competitive video gaming a step further. On Friday, the university celebrated the…
Lakeland’s Road Diet Moves Forward – Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027
South Florida Avenue road diet has reached a major milestone: the project is now 60% through the…
51 arrested in major fentanyl, meth racketeering case in Polk County
A multi-agency drug investigation targeting an organized criminal network trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine has resulted in…
MARC Radio Group Acquires Hall Radio’s Lakeland FL Cluster
Days after closing on its $6 million purchase of Treasure Coast Radio’s properties in Vero Beach, FL, MARC…
Mulberry Man Dies when Suburban Flips and Ejects Driver in a Collision
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death…
Historic ‘Old Tucker Home’ burns down in Kathleen
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark by many in Polk County is no…
TRAFFIC ALERT – 6600 N. Socrum Loop Rd
Please use caution in the area of the 6600 block of N. Socrum Loop Rd. The…
Suspect from Venezuela arrested for home burglary; immigration application revoked by ICE
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 36-year-old Carlos Silva, who is in the country…
Avelo Airlines announces 2 new seasonal routes from Lakeland International Airport
Just in time for MLB Spring Training, Avelo Airlines has announced two new seasonal routes out of…
Residents concerned about flooding pushback against building a new Polk County government center in Kathleen
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who’re concerned…
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re proud to spotlight Joyce Hirai
By Staff of Lakeland International Airport On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science,…
190-acre wildfire burning in southern Polk County, portions of Highway 640 and 555 shut down
A wildfire is burning in the southern part of Polk County and has closed portions of…
Polk County Board of County Commissioners — FOUR 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗦. 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬.
By Vicky Quintanilla They didn’t fix the problem… they limited the people! Residents have shown up…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd immigrant arrests with lies and deception lacks context, records reveal
Most charges against detained immigrants in Polk County were for non-violent offenses, court records show Polk…
Update: Polk County Commissioners limit 15 speakers on non-agenda public comments as animal advocates vow to make their voices heard
Polk County is now limiting the number of people who can speak during general public comment sessions…
Breaking News: 600 Lakeland DHL Workers out of jobs ….
Update on IKEA and DHL IKEA fulfillment center will be closed in April. Part of the staff…
Polk County Commissioners limit public comments at meetings. Advocates call it restrictive and retaliatory
Prolonged public comments about the conditions at the Polk County Sheriff’s Animal Services facility have prompted…
Hollis Garden Comes Alive for the 5th Annual Plantae-Palooza
The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the 5th annual Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, returning to Hollis…
Lakeland Linder International Airport invests in public safety, and restores the firefighting personnel solely dedicated to the airport to its 2007 level beginning this Wednesday
According to an internal memorandum issued by the Lakeland Fire Department last week, on Wednesday,…
Just when we started to post about improvements at Polk County Animal Services…. We see this, Why?
What are policies for if they don’t even abide by their own set policies? This dog…
Lakeland Circle K clerk arrested for selling alcohol to 18-year old
PCSO deputies conducted another round of Operation Pop Top on Thursday, February 5, 2026, and their…
Three Lake Gibson High School grads will participate in Super Bowl LX
Lake Gibson High School is built on its values. “We are proud of our culture,” Lake…
Polk County is facing a serious animal welfare crisis and there are clear, proven solutions
By Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL This list outlines the major structural issues advocates have…
Polk County tax preparer sentenced for defrauding the IRS for nearly $13 million
A Polk County tax preparer is facing nearly five years in prison for falsifying tax returns…
Kathleen Community Meeting to Discuss Future North Lakeland Government Center
Polk County Commissioner Michael Scott will host a community meeting to discuss the future North Lakeland…
Polk County buys land for a new northwest government center
Renewing vehicle registrations or obtaining a marriage license should become more convenient in the future for residents of Polk County’s northwest region. A new government center,…
Snowbird Extravaganza cancels annual Lakeland event
A long-running attraction for Canadian snowbirds in Central Florida has been canceled. The annual two-day ‘Snowbird…
Polk County Run Campgrounds Transition to Cashless Payment in March
Cash payments will no longer be accepted at campgrounds maintained by the Polk County Parks and…
Strawberry crops damaged after freeze
Tampa Bay strawberry growers were seeing damage to crops Monday morning after a weekend freeze. “Welp,…
Suspect in the U.S. illegally arrested for leaving scene of crash and DUI with property damage
A suspect who is in the country illegally from Mexico was apprehended by the Polk County…
Is Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd named in the Epstein files? Explosive allegations explained
New DOJ Epstein files sparked controversy after an email alleged Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd raped…
Polk County Commissioners voted to limit general public comment on non-agenda items to just 15 speakers per meeting
Polk County Commissioners voted to limit general public comment on non-agenda items to just 15 speakers…