A deadly motorcycle crash involving a man accused of slamming into several Polk County Sheriff’s Office vehicles and…
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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…
Polk County Commissioner’s Meeting Tuesday, November 18th
by Animal Defenders of Polk County Please address one of these items if you intend to…
44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade Rocking Around Lakeland
The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The 44th…
PUBLIC NOTICE: EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN REPAIR – GEORGE JENKINS BLVD
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be performing an emergency repair on a broken sewer main located in the 1400 block…
Lakeland to Debut Its First Christmas Tree in Munn Park on Thanksgiving Night
This Thanksgiving, Downtown Lakeland is adding a brand-new tradition to the holiday season. On Thursday, November…
CSX Closing Old Highway 37 Rail Crossing for Repairs
CSX Transportation (CSXT) closed the Old Highway 37 rail crossing located between Main Avenue and County…
Lakeland police SUV ran into a pole, why?
Lakeland police ran into a pole off Memorial, across from Checkers, at 12 am on Nov…
New Port Richey Man Arrested in Polk County After I-4 Stop Turns Up Gun, Drugs, and Felony Warrant
A speeding stop on Interstate 4 near Lakeland escalated quickly Thursday afternoon, ending with the arrest…
Toxic Air Concerns at Polk County Animal Control Florida: A Hidden Danger to Staff, Dogs, and Especially Cats”
There are growing concerns about the air quality around the Polk County Animal Control facility due…