Squeeze shuttle operator Marcellus Patterson was honored with a Citrus Connection GEM (Going the Extra Mile)…
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Polk County Utilities Employee Accused of Stealing $63,000 in County Equipment — Then Shipping It to Colombia
What started as a routine internal review within Polk County Utilities quickly turned into a year-long…
SunTrax in Polk County will be the nation’s first testing hub for ‘Air Taxis’
Flying taxis will soon be offering Tampa Bay drivers relief from traffic congestion. It is a…
Lake Miriam Publix Grand Opening reveals a stunning surprise…
Lake Miriam Publix Grand Opening reveals a stunning surprise… The Cornucopia Mural from the old Grove…
Florida Avenue in downtown Lakeland will close this weekend for railroad track maintenance
A temporary closure of North Florida Avenue (State Road 37) at the railroad tracks between Main…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Nov. 29
The South Eastside Drive closure, originally expected to reopen today, will continue for an additional 14…
How Safe is Your Hospital? Lakeland Regional Medical Center
A new hospital safety report released Thursday shows 73 hospitals in Florida earned “A” grades based…
20 years strong!
Congratulations to Lieutenant Josh Rummler on two decades of dedicated service with the Lakeland Fire Department.
Florida Department of Financial Services, awarded the Lakeland Fire Department $35,625 in state funding to help purchase an SCBA washer
LFD was honored to host Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia and his staff at the Lakeland Fire…
Serious Multi-Injury Crash Near Meadows Rd Prompts Trauma Alerts, Helicopter Response
A major crash involving multiple injuries unfolded near Meadows Rd in northern Lakeland, prompting trauma alerts…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Large Silo Fires
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews battled two large silo fires at a local business near…
Case of flesh-eating bacteria reported in Polk County, state health officials say
The Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) reported a new case of flesh-eating bacteria — this time in Polk…
Polk Sheriff’s Charities To Give Away Up To 1,200 Turkeys In Annual Event
Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is set to hold its 8th annual…
After a 16-month rebuild, the Lake Miriam Publix reopen Nov. 13 with new features
The rebuilt Lake Miriam Publix store in Lakeland is scheduled to open at 7 a.m. on…
ARREST MADE IN 2018 COLD CASE HOMICIDE
Detectives from the Lakeland Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit have made an arrest in the 2018…
Avelo Airlines Announces Return of Atlanta Service, Detroit Flights for Spring Training and a Second Based Aircraft from Lakeland International Airport
After 18 months of successful passenger service from Lakeland International Airport (LAL), Avelo Airlines today announced the return of nonstop…
𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐝
𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐤-𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡For five months, citizens have begged the…
Multi-County Florida Fugitive Arrested In Lakeland
An early morning patrol led to the apprehension of a multi-county fugitive in Lakeland on Monday.…
Semi-truck crash wrecks Lakeland neighborhood, knocks out power
A semi-truck crash has left some destruction in a Lakeland neighborhood, knocking out the power. According…
Polk County hosts Operation Green Light to help drivers reinstate their licenses
Drivers in Polk County can reinstate their licenses without an additional outside collection agency fee applied…
Why is Election Day always on a Tuesday?
U.S. elections used to be held over a 34-day window. As implied by its name, Election…
Sound walls are coming to this Polk County road. Crews will start working Nov. 3
Beginning Nov. 3, construction crews will begin installing sound wall posts along State Road 33 near…
Sheriff Grady Judd’s Office Accused of Forcing Child Rape Victim to Apologize to Her Abuser
A 22-year-old Florida woman is suing the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, claiming investigators under Sheriff Grady Judd…
CSX Announces Upcoming Railroad Crossing Closures in Lakeland
CSX Transportation has scheduled maintenance and repair work at two key railroad crossings in Lakeland as…
Pasco Firefighter Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Incident in Lakeland – It’s Not His First Time
A Pasco County firefighter is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he stalked a vehicle…
Bicyclist killed in collision with train
A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a train Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the…
Florida HS principal arrested for waiting to report child abuse at school’s daycare
A Florida high school principal was arrested after deputies say he waited two weeks to report…
Polk County, Florida Board of County Commissioners and Staff falling asleep in the meetings
While Animal Advocates stood at the podium begging for change, some of Polk’s “leaders” ( Commissioners…
Meth, Weed, And Warrants And Even More Trouble
A warrant service call in a neighborhood east of Lakeland on Thursday, October 23rd, led to…
Avelo Airlines Announces Additional Flights to Grand Rapids, Mich. and Rochester, N.Y. from Lakeland
Avelo Airlines announces additional nonstop flights between Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL) and Grand Rapids,…
Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse gets new contract with a $25,000 raise
City commissioners voted unanimously to approve a nearly $25,000 a year pay raise for City Manager…
Polk County Celebrates 20 Years of Proactive Diversity Recruitment and Training Program
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is celebrating a major milestone for the county’s Proactive Diversity Recruitment…
As of October 2025, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a state-designated Provisional Level I Trauma Center
As of October 2025, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a state-designated Provisional Level I Trauma Center. This…
Polk County Fire Rescue and Haines City Fire Department Members Disarm Combative Patient
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) and Haines City Fire Department (HCFD) displayed exceptional professionalism and heroism…
Arrest warrant issued for Guatemalan man after Lakeland hit-and-run
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Guatemalan man after a hit-and-run that hospitalized a…
Accuser drops claims against Lakeland pastor in lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse
Wayne Blackburn, senior pastor at Victory Church in Lakeland, is no longer a defendant in a…