A Mulberry man was arrested when he stopped for an unregistered and uninsured vehicle twice in…
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City Commissioners Approve Bookstore in Dixieland
The Lakeland City Commission considered a zoning change that will allow Inklings Book Shoppe to move from its…
Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks
“Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks is a tribute to her extraordinary courage, steadfast…
Auburndale Man Arrested On Voyeurism and Burglary Charges
An Auburndale man with a prior arrest for indecent exposure is back in custody, facing a…
Protesters end up at Munn Park as part of “No Kings” day
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography On a hot and humid Saturday afternoon, about 1300 anti-Trump protesters braved the…
No Kings Protest Munn Park Photos about 1300 people
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography No Kings. Munn Park. Lakeland, Fla. June 14, 2025. (© Tom Hagerty)…
Residents and business owners say the homeless problem is growing in downtown
Residents and business owners agree that the chronically homeless problem has gotten worse and that they…
Polk School Board member Rick Nolte has missed all meetings since January and is on medical leave why?
When the Polk County School Board met on June 10, the third chair from the left…
Pride in the Park 2025 – Largest Crowd Ever at Pride in the Park
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography Pride in the Park. Munn Park. Lakeland, Fla. June 14, 2025. (©…
LPD ‘Won’t Tolerate’ Disorder at Saturday’s ‘Pride in the Park’ and ‘No Kings’ Events at Munn Park
Lakeland Police don’t anticipate problems this weekend when Polk Pride hosts its annual Pride in the Park event…
16-year-old arrested, charged with attempted murder after shooting in Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced on June 13 the arrest of a 16-year-old from Lakeland,…
Avelo Airlines announces flights to 2 new destinations from Lakeland
Avelo Airlines is expanding its service to include two new destinations from Lakeland International Airport. The…
Polk County Fire Rescue Partners with Lakeland Regional Health and OneBlood to Administer Blood Transfusions in the Field
Several Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Battalion Chiefs will begin carrying whole blood on their trucks…
Lakeland’s code of ordinances requires pet pigs to be spayed or neutered but not cats or dogs
We are all laughing so hard … Lakeland’s code of ordinances requires pet pigs to be…
‘No Kings’ protests set for Saturday in Lakeland
From multiple protests to large parades to the president’s birthday, this weekend’s itinerary is packed. “No…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 5:56 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
RIP K9 Valor we will miss ya buddy
K9 Valor, we will miss ya, buddy. Have fun playing with the other K9s at the…
Lake Bonny Emergency Pumping Operations
With the 2025 Hurricane Season just weeks away, the City of Lakeland has obtained an Emergency…
Lakeland-based group voices concerns over Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights
A group of Polk County residents has joined a nationwide initiative to stop Avelo Airlines from conducting deportation…
Lakeland police’s Trades Academy aims to build relationships, teach trade skills to teenagers
Tyirr Gray is entering her junior year of high school and already has a career path…
Advocates push Polk County commissioners for change at county animal shelter
Last year animals died in Polk County shelter’s care in addition to the thousands killed by…
MAJOR GRAVITY SEWER LINE CONSTRUCTION WILL SOON IMPACT PORTION OF ARIANA STREET
The City of Lakeland Water Utilities has launched Phase One of a critical infrastructure project to…
Lakeland Regional Health’s Newest Behavioral Health Location on Missouri Avenue in Lakeland Now Open
As part of the organization’s strategic plan, Lakeland Regional Health continues to expand access to care…
Polk County Animal Shelter Reform ……
Animal Advocacy Is a Marathon, Not a 5K If you were with us at the Polk…
Publix Buys 10-Acre Plot of Property in Polk County
Publix Super Markets Inc. is expanding its presence in Polk County with plans for a new store…
Polk Pride 2025 event roundup
“InTENtionally Proud” — that’s the theme of this year’s Polk Pride events in honor of the organization’s 10th…
Lakeland city commissioners approve school zone speed cameras
During a public hearing Monday morning, Lakeland City Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance allowing automated speed…
Publix recalls food pouches due to potential lead contamination
Publix has issued a voluntary recall of several food pouches due to a potential lead contamination.…
Shooting at Lakeland Square Mall Parking Lot under Investigation by Lakeland Police
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred today in the parking lot of…
11-Time Felon Arrested Again
A man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing a bicycle…
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to a robbery call this month at the Vape…
Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights targeted by protests in 26 cities, including Lakeland
Lakelanders are joining the call for Avelo Airlines to stop carrying out deportation flights for the…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Recreational Vehicle Fire in Lakeland
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a recreational vehicle (RV) fire that resulted in a…
Public Health Advisory Issued For Lake Crago In Polk County
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) issued a public health caution on Wednesday,…
Polk County Emergency Management Honored with 2025 Spirit of Leadership Polk Award
Polk County Emergency Management team recently received the 2025 Spirit of Leadership Polk Award for their…
Go-kart crash leaves one dead, another in critical condition
One man is dead and another is in critical condition after the go-kart they were riding…
Kaitlin Bennett back at the Lakeland Farmers Market
videos by Jonathan Wayne Andress They began to assemble at Munn Park at 10 a.m. Saturday…
Kaitlin Bennett’s Attorney Warns Lakeland: Stop Chilling Free Speech or Face Lawsuit
On Saturday, May 17th, Liberty Hangout’s Kaitlin Bennett visited the Downtown Lakeland Farmers Market to interview…
Convicted felon and registered sexual offender arrested for attempted 1st degree murder
On Thursday, May 15, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a house fire…
Dear Florida Polk County Animal Control Dir Gordon Scherer and Sheriff Grady Judd
Did you know that, according to Florida Statute 823.15, Polk County, Florida’s Code of Ordinance —including…
Conservative internet personality claims her free speech was violated by Julie Townsend of the LDDA
A conservative social media personality is claiming in a viral video that her free speech rights…