If you’re a Lakeland Electric customer, you might want to brace your budget. In a vote…
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A 55-year-old woman, Cresenciana Mazinis, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, following a violent hit-and-run crash on Sunday evening
A 55-year-old woman, Cresenciana Mazinis, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, following a violent hit-and-run crash…
The criticism surrounding Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd regarding protests in Minnesota
The criticism surrounding Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd regarding protests in Minnesota—specifically following the 2020 death…
Avelo Airlines using Lakeland as a hub extends 10-city route network
Avelo Airlines announced plans Wednesday to extend its flight schedule in multiple parts of Florida, including…
Package Flagged In New York From India Leads to Arrest of Unlicensed Lakeland ‘Vet’
A Lakeland woman is behind bars after federal agents intercepted a shipment of veterinary sedatives from…
USPS Opens Sorting and Delivery Center in Lakeland, Florida Showcases Updated Operations and Modern Workplace Enhancements
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today hosted a tour of its new Sorting and Delivery Center…
Four Polk County Commissioners use Polk sheriff’s airplane for Tallahassee flights
A trip by four Polk County commissioners to Tallahassee on the sheriff’s aircraft for annual meetings with state legislators was called out for costing too much by a former K-9 sheriff’s…
Eliminate unwarranted euthanasia at Polk County Animal Control Sign the Petition
By Polk No Kill Coalition Inc The Issue …… Sadly, Polk County has the worst statistics…
EXCEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND PRESCHOOL is being sued for negligence
MEAGAN MOSER and JONATHAN MOSER, as Parents and natural guardians of J.A.M., a minor, are suing…
Polk School Board approves contract giving 2% raises to employees
The Polk County School Board has ratified an agreement with an employee union that will provide…
No Kings Rally and March hosted by Indivisible Polk (indivisiblepolk.com) Saturday, Mar 28, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
NO KINGS is a nonviolent national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the…
Heads up! Models bring smoke from the wildfire to central Florida by Wednesday
Heads up! Models bring smoke from the wildfire in the Big Cypress National Preserve northward into…
How long does it take to sell a house in Lakeland in 2026?
Selling a house has become a difficult task in many cities across the U.S. Years of strained affordability…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION UPDATE
An arrest warrant has been issued for Janard Dominic Childs, 34, of Lakeland, in connection with…
Polk County Celebrates the Holloway Family Trail Ribbon Cutting
Polk County officials and project partners gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the…
Significant Amount of Rocks Spilled on Road Causing Lakeland Traffic Problem
A “significant amount of rocks” spilled on a Central Florida road, causing a Lakeland traffic problem.…
LDDA supports Talbot House’s move to Memorial Boulevard
Talbot House Ministries’ controversial plans to relocate its facilities to East Memorial Boulevard may have gained…
Homicide Investigation
Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at Jade Fox…
The 1000 Miglia Experience arrived at Lake Mirror today!
This one-of-a-kind car show that began in Italy 97 years ago, has made an exciting stop…
Lakeland Pancake Festival Photos
by Elrod Images “Flipping for Charities” – Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival Flipping For Charities is our annual…
Lakeland woman charged with stealing thousands in jewelry
A 31-year-old woman from Lakeland has been arrested in connection with the theft of over $12,000…
Lakeland H.S. and Harrison students take to the streets in protesting ICE
Their chants competed with traffic noise on Bartow Road, carried across Lake Mirror, and reverberated around…
Stop the Development of the Government Building in Kathleen
By Amanda Anderson an online petition The Issue Save Historic North Kathleen and Protect Our Community…
PUBLIX LIMITED-EDITION ICE CREAM:
The first batch of Publix limited-edition ice cream flavors of 2026 are on the shelves Publix…
New Moffitt Cancer Center. Construction begins in 2027 and is planned to open in 2029
New Moffitt Cancer Center. Construction begins in 2027 and is planned to open in 2029.
𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬, 𝗙𝗟 — 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗗’𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧
A retired deputy from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office went to the podium and said what…
Lakeland hit with more job cuts as tech company lays off 98
A global technology company is laying off nearly 100 employees in Lakeland. HCLTech, based in India,…
Receipts Don’t Lie: Florida Publix & Walmart Caught Fudging the Scales on Meat, Cheese & More
Receipts Don’t Lie, But Apparently Publix & Walmart Do: How Publix & Walmart Stores Are Stealing…
Overflowing Garbage at a Lakeland Apartment Complex
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments has a little issue called Garbage….. LCE26-00189 — hearing is…
Planned Parenthood will close Lakeland clinic, end Polk County presence
Planned Parenthood is ending its presence in Polk County after more than 50 years, part of…
Celebrate Culture & Community at Lakeland’s Black History Festival at Jackson Park
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the City of Lakeland will kick off Black History Month celebrations with…
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…
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…