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‘He needs to be locked away:’ Grady Judd on arrest of former coach accused of sexual battery on young gymnast
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said he admitted…
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Lakeland, Polk County, Florida has been canceled due to weather.
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Lakeland, Polk County, Florida has been canceled due to weather. Due to a…
‘It’s so cool’: Polk students get hands-on experience at Lakeland Regional Health
High school students in Polk County are spending their summer learning about trauma, nuclear medicine and…
Lakeland Police Department Dive Team were recently certified
Recently, six members of the Lakeland Police Department Dive Team were certified in the areas of…
Polk County animal activists demand urgent action on the pet overpopulation crisis
Animal activists in Polk County are once again meeting with commissioners to push for change and address the county’s…
CSX CORPORATION WILL CLOSE NORTH FLORIDA AVENUE AT THE RAILROAD CROSSING FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Beginning Saturday, July 19 at 4:00 a.m., CSX will temporarily close the North Florida Avenue (FL-37) railroad crossing,…
Sergeant Bowling and his K-9 partner, Drax, stopped by Virginia’s Best Summer Camp for a special visit!
This camp focuses on connection, growth, and hands-on learning, giving kids a chance to build academic…
Avelo Airlines extends bookings to February, but 4 Lakeland routes take a break this fall
As Avelo Airlines has extended its Central Florida flight schedule through mid-February 2026, Lakeland travelers might have a…
CAN YOU HELP IDENTIFY THIS PERSON?
LakelandPD Detectives are attempting to identify the suspect show in this surveillance video. A victim’s car…
Polk group calls for action after new data reveals teen gun possession
In a new study, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reports that 6% of Florida teens…
Activists will yet again ask commissioners for change at Polk County Animal Control
Activists plan to attend the commission meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at 9 a.m. Animal activists…
Julie Townsend (LDDA) receives letter from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier over Free Speech at the Farmers Market
“AG James Uthmeier sent out a SCATHING warning to Julie Townsend and Downtown Lakeland after trying…
18-year-old killed in Lakeland after motorcycle-SUV crash
A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Lakeland on Thursday evening. The Polk County…
New pilot project turns Lake Bonnet’s algae into biofuel
New cutting-edge technology is helping clean up one of Lakeland’s most polluted lakes. The city teamed…
Repurposing hotels, pop-up markets: Lakeland reveals strategies to revitalize Memorial Boulevard
The City of Lakeland is sharing its vision of how to transform a long-time-neglected corridor into a vibrant…
Shooting Reported on Kettles Avenue
A woman was injured in a shooting that occurred just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the…
AX-Caliber Axe Venue & Coffee House Closing
With a broken-heart emoji, Ax-Caliber, the Lakeland restaurant that allowed patrons to throw axes among other activities, announced…
The Great Purpling of Lakeland
Streetlights in Lakeland are turning purple. Is it just a fluke — or a warning of…
Lakeland commissioners approve plans for 30 midtown townhomes despite concerns about density and traffic
Lakeland commissioners have given the green light to plans to build 30 townhomes on one midtown…
Polk County, Florida Animal Control stats from January through June, 2025
The numbers speak for themselves. 2,552 animals were killed. 647 dogs, 1652 cats, and 253 others.…
City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update
RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of…
Lakeland Regional Health Awarded American Heart Association Stroke Gold Plus
Lakeland Regional Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care The American Heart…
Lakeland Vandalism Leads To Capture of Georgia Fugitive behind Dumpster
Suspect Found Hiding behind Dumpster, Wanted on Felony Warrant for Burglary and Theft History A Georgia…
Lakeland man arrested for attacking a bicyclist and stealing the bike
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lakeland man for a robbery that occurred early Sunday…
Lakeland man threatens roommate, then attacks deputy
A Lakeland man was arrested on Saturday, June 28, 2025, after threatening to cut a roommate…
Summer StoryTime at the Florida Air Museum Continues!
Did you know that every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 AM throughout the summer you can…
Rain spares Lakeland’s annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration
There were no raindrops at Lake Mirror on a pleasant Thursday night. Instead, there were thousands…
WESTERN TRUNK GRAVITY SEWER LINE – PHASE ONE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
LAKELAND, FL (July 1, 2025) – The City of Lakeland Water Utilities has launched Phase One of…
Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025, marking historic win for Gainesville
Paris Richardson, the reigning Miss Gainesville, made history Saturday night when she was crowned Miss Florida…
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer…
Lakeland Man Arrested after Attempting to Sell Stolen Polk County School Board iPad Online
Found It, Tried to Sell It: Man Busted for Selling Stolen School iPad on Facebook A…
Lakeland Police EXPOSED… JIM SIMON AND JASON MCCAIN LYING to secure this mans arrest ……. LAWSUIT
Following a lengthy workday, this man from Lakeland was stopped by law enforcement without being informed…
3 hurt in crash involving Amtrak train, SUV in Lakeland
Three people were hurt in a crash involving an Amtrak train and an SUV in Lakeland…
EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR – NORTHBOUND LANES OF SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
WHO: City of Lakeland Water UtilitiesWHAT: Emergency repairs to a major water main breakWHEN: Began the morning of Friday,…
6 Lakeland vendors fell short in May; See why
Orange Bowl Lanes and Lucky’s Tiki Bar, 4318 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland, was temporarily closed on…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Demand New Leadership, Transparency, TNR & Lower Kill-Rate in Polk County Animal Control
The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded institution meant…
Lakeland’s ‘One More Child’ is building more housing for single mothers and their children
A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their…