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Polk County Deputies Hunt for Prius-Driving Beer Thief
Polk County deputies are asking for the public’s help to track down a man accused of…
Hit-and-run case leads to arrest of man accused of traveling from Oregon to molest minor in Auburndale
A man, who traveled to Auburndale from far out of state, was accused of giving a…
Polk County Florida Woman Throws Tantrum Over Not Enough Salami: ‘All of This Over $1.25 of Salami’
It always feels frustrating when something goes wrong with your food order. Maybe the kitchen makes…
FREE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
The Camphor Heights Neighborhood Association invites all of Lakeland to kick off the holiday season at…
What are the real dollars the taxpayers can save by having a TNVR program
By Maria Consuelo Barrero — Dr. Weedon DVM speaking in video
Polk County Man Charged With Attempted Production Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Bradly Dwayne Wimberly (32, Bradley)…
Lakeland United FC to join USL League Two in 2026
Program provides athletic and academic support to domestic and international players looking to play college soccer…
East SwanForce Esports teams as they brought home some major wins!
By Guy LaLonde Jr. These kids went head-to-head against teams across Seminole, Clearwater, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and…
New Aldi opens December 4th to a massive crowd
The former Winn-Dixie at 2900 Lakeland-Highlands Road closed back in February this year and has been…
Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign Launch
The Lakeland Police Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce its Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign — an…
Florida man wanted for plowing into Polk deputy vehicles killed in crash: ‘Ultimately cost him his life’
A deadly motorcycle crash involving a man accused of slamming into several Polk County Sheriff’s Office vehicles and…
PUBLIC NOTICE: GEORGE JENKINS BOULEVARD – LANE CLOSURES FOR REQUIRED RESTORATION WORK
Who: City of Lakeland Water UtilitiesWhat: Required milling, resurfacing, and future striping following an emergency sewer repairWhen: Beginning Tuesday,…
Polk County is Building an “Air Taxi” Hub!
Polk County is about to become a major testing ground for the future of transportation—flying electric…
Update – 2 women killed in four-car crash in Lakeland on Saturday
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a multi-car crash claimed the lives of two women in…
Major Traffic Crash – Kathleen Rd Lakeland
Multiple emergency units are on the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving a white Honda sedan,…
Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland, developed by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, has been sold to a private entity
The Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland, developed by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, has been sold to…
ATTENTION: POLK COUNTY BURN BAN NOW IN EFFECT
A mandatory burn ban is now in effect for Polk County and the following municipalities: Auburndale,…
Lakeland police investigating shooting
Lakeland police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1000 block of North Brunnell Parkway. One individual…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Dec. 9
The South Eastside Drive road closure has been extended until Tuesday, Dec. 9. All lanes on…
Walmart EV Charging Network Enters Florida
The Walmart EV Charging Network enters Florida with the opening of its first DC fast-charging station…
Watson Clinic creates $10M fund for patients whose data was exposed
Watson Clinic has established a $10 million fund to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that patients’…
During the Great American Teach-In, Lakeland Sergeant Rex and Sergeant Guptil visited R. Bruce Wagner Elementary
During the Great American Teach-In, Sergeant Rex and Sergeant Guptil visited R. Bruce Wagner Elementary to…
Talbot House proposes new site on E. Memorial Blvd., still draws opposition from residents, business owners
A homeless shelter and services provider in Lakeland now wants to move to a new spot…
What an incredible day for the Morehead community and for the City of Lakeland
By Guy LaLonde Jr., City Commissioner Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the…
Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught…
Lakeland’s Munn Park Gets Its First Large Christmas Tree
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! The Munn Park tree is underway! The 34-foot-tall…
‘He made us kill him’: Polk deputies shot brick-wielding attacker, Judd says
A convicted child rapist was gunned down during an encounter with a Polk County deputy, according…
Lakeland Electric will increase its fuel rate going into 2026
Lakeland Electric customers are likely to see a slight uptick in their monthly bills after the upcoming…
Polk County pre-kindergarteners provide instructions on ‘how to cook a turkey’
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, students at a Lakeland elementary school gave their input on…
Viva Polk magazine makes transition to being bilingual
Viva Polk magazine is giving readers the opportunity to learn English through its pages. This year,…
Could You Please Help Us Spread the Word
By Caroline Baldwin Our daughter is so excited — she’s been busy making keychains and bookmarks,…
Suspect taken to hospital after being shot by Polk County deputy, officials say
A person was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot by a Polk County…
The wait is over, Lakeland! Watch and see as we transform 1065 S. Florida Ave
The Waller Center will become the new space for “Orange Nation.” Get ready to experience the…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTED IMPACT FEE ORDINANCES AND FEE RATE CHANGES FOR CITY OF LAKELAND TRANSPORTATION, FIRE, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
On August 18, 2025, the Lakeland City Commission held a duly advertised public hearing on the…
Polk County Fire Rescue creating 50 new positions with SAFER Grant
Polk County Fire Rescue was awarded a $ 16 million federal grant to fund 50 new…
Polk County Sheriff Judd Violates rights with policy at the Animal Shelter, why?
By James Madison Audits First Amendment
Hope House executive director charged with distribution of sexually explicit images: See AFFIDAVIT
Two women were arrested in Lakeland on Monday, one of them the executive director of Hope…