Friday afternoon, medical crews responded to Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland after reports that several…
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Attending Lakeland Horror Film Festival at CMX Cinemas
By Jose A Roldan Jr. After a long day of filming, I left Groveland and drove…
Lake Mirror Classic Car Show 2026: Schedule & Guide
The 27th Annual Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance & Car Show is set for Friday, October…
Share Your Story: Join the Lakeland Gazette as a Citizen Reporter!
Join the Lakeland Gazette as a citizen reporter and share hyper-local news, civic updates, and neighborhood…
Hero Ace has a new “magic leg”
Thanks to Westcoast Brace & Limb in St. Pete, our hero Ace has a new “magic…
Sleep in Heavenly Peace campaign welcomes 10 new chapters across the U.S., including one in Polk County
The Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) campaign recently announced the addition of 10 new chapters across…
Lakeland High School students’ art is coming to your mailbox soon!
Ivana Torres’ piece “Blossoms and Birdsong” will be printed onto the back of your property tax…
Gospel, Inc. Invites Lakeland to ‘Unlocking Hope Together’ at Gospel Village, Oct. 20-22
Hope for the Homeless 2026 offers guests a look at the future of the Gospel Village…
Lakeland Police Department is looking for a missing 84-year-old adult with dementia
*** UPDATE: MR. SEALEY HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SHARED…
Loaded Handgun Found in Student Desk at Lakeland High School
Two 16-year-old students were arrested following an incident at Lakeland High School involving a firearm found…
IMPORTANT UPDATE: POOCH-O-WEEN POSTPONED!
Due to the forecasted inclement weather this Saturday, October 10, we’ve made the decision to postpone…
Is Crystal Lake Middle School Closing? What Polk Families Need to Know
Polk County Public Schools is currently evaluating facility usage and attendance boundaries, which includes reviewing options…
Orlando Health ER North Lakeland Community Preview
Event by Orlando Health and Orlando Health Mid-Florida 963 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809-3839,…
Rep. Scott Franklin Tours Polk County Fire Rescue Center
Polk County leadership welcomed Congressman Scott Franklin to the Polk County Fire Rescue Training Center Thursday…
Lakeland Approves $22M Deal to Let AI Listen to Bodycams and Write Police Reports
Lakeland approves a $22M deal to use AI for drafting police reports from bodycam audio. Learn…
Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge Sets Sail on Lake Hollingsworth Saturday
Get ready for a day of creativity, teamwork, and a little friendly competition as the annual…
Truck or Treat Returns Oct. 19!
Get ready for a night of Halloween fun with the Lakeland Police Department and Lakeland Fire…
SR 33 Bridge Demolition Over I-4: Detours & Delays
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced upcoming traffic changes and detours starting Sunday, October…
Lakeland Swans Get Healthier After Bread Feeding Stops
That is a massive win for Lakeland’s famous Lake Morton flock! White bread and junk food…
Pooch-O-Ween is THIS weekend!
Grab your favorite four-legged friend and join us Saturday, October 10, at The Lawn at Lakeside…
Here’s what to know ahead of the 88th Polk County Orange Cup Regatta
It’s that time of year again to gear up for one of the more anticipated spectacles…
Lakeland Man Arrested Backstage at Disney World in Undercover Child Predator Sting
On October 7, 2026, 37-year-old Michael Byrne of Lakeland, Florida, was arrested in an undercover child…
Lakeland’s royal flock of Swans undergoes comprehensive health exams
The 46th Annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton moves into its second day on Wednesday, October…
Passersby Rescue Driver After Truck Overturns in Polk City Ditch
By PulsePoint & Patrol A single-vehicle crash involving a black truck was reported around 1:23 p.m.…
Today, Polk County was put on notice
By the Rescue Dog Network Today, Polk County was put on notice. For some reason, when…
Lakeland’s 46th annual Swan Roundup
The City of Lakeland’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Division kicked off the 46th Annual Swan…
Highland City woman accused of attempted 2nd degree murder
A Highland City woman was arrested by detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday…
10th-grade girl among 2 dead in Polk County school bus crash
A 10th-grade student at Winter Haven High School was among two people killed in a Polk…
Polk County School Tax Referendum: What Voters Need to Know
Polk County voters will decide on a 1.0 mill ad valorem property tax referendum in the upcoming General…
Lakeland Crash: Truck and Motorcycle Collide on Hwy 98
By PulsePoint & Patrol Emergency crews were dispatched around 7:31 p.m. to a crash involving a…
Florida Democratic Candidate Ben Braver Arrested at JD Vance Rally
Ben Braver, 24, is a Democratic candidate for the Florida House in District 65, which covers…
Lakeland woman details grueling dengue fever recovery as cases rise
Requinn Nicollette believes a mosquito bite in her Lakeland backyard in 2024 left her fighting a…
Polk County School Tax Referendum: What Voters Need to Know
Polk County voters are being asked to decide on a proposed ad valorem tax referendum aimed…
Lakeland Police Investigating Death Near South Florida Avenue Tractor Supply
By PulsePoint & Patrol A person died near the Tractor Supply at 4233 South Florida Avenue…
Citrus Connection, Uber partner for Jet Squeeze pilot project
Citrus Connection is announcing the start of the Jet Squeeze, a pilot project through a grant…