Yesterday afternoon, LFD crews responded to a heavily involved house fire on Oppitz Lane. Our firefighters…
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Here are the statistics from Polk County Animal Control for the first 7 months of 2026
Here are the statistics from Polk County Animal Control for the first 7 months of 2026.…
Lakeland Tops US Foreclosure Rates: Key Drivers Explained
Data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM confirms that the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area consistently ranks…
Florida Minimum Wage: $15/Hour Guide for 2026
On September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage officially reaches $15.00 per hour for standard non-exempt workers.…
Why Polk County Is Florida’s Deadliest Animal Shelter
Written by USA Paw The Numbers Don’t Lie. Polk County is Still Florida’s Deadliest Shelter System.…
Lakeland Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison
Curtis Charles Tinsley (47, Lakeland) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday to 25 years…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆
Citizens have asked the BOCC for Animal Control reform since at least 2022 — including 14…
Florida to Test Electric Air Taxis at SunTrax by 2026
Florida is expanding its transportation research efforts at the SunTrax Advanced Air Mobility and Autonomous &…
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿
Polk County Animal Control kills more animals than any shelter in Florida — without taking in…
Injured K9 Hero Ace Returns Home After Saving Deputies
By PCSO Our K9 hero Ace was shot & critically injured protecting deputies and our community…
Twin Diesel Performance: Why We Need Political Help Now
Quick update video: owners of Twin Diesel Performance on the information shared with us. The blame…
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE INVESTIGATION — AMAZON WAREHOUSE
A significant emergency response is underway at the Amazon warehouse located at 1760 County Line Road…
K9 ACE: FROM THE SEARCH TO THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE
By Brian Butler The story of what happened to Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ace began…
Early Voting for the August 18th Primary Election starts tomorrow!
Ten polling locations will be open across Polk County from August 8th through August 15th, daily…
BREAKING NEWS: K9 Ace Surgery Update!
We’re relieved to share that K9 Ace is in stable condition following emergency surgery this afternoon…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honors Injured K9 Ace
There are so many people and organizations that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to…
Heroes at Local Vet Clinic Stabilize Shot PCSO K-9 Ace
A huge shout-out to the doctors, veterinary technicians, nurses, and staff at Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic…
Injured K-9 Ace Airlifted for Emergency Trauma Care
K-9 Ace has now been loaded into Tampa General Hospital Aeromed and is en route to…
Moffitt makes $12 million land buy for first outpatient center in Lakeland
Tampa-based Moffitt Cancer Center has acquired 34 acres on Bartow Road in Lakeland for $12 million…
Follow-up: Polk County K-9 Shooting Suspect Dead After Standoff
K-9 SHOOTING SUSPECT IS DECEASED After an hours-long standoff in the Kathleen area, the suspect who…
Lakeland Shooting: K-9 Injured, Active Scene in Kathleen
HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE – KATHLEEN AREA A major law enforcement response is underway in the…
Lakeland School Zone Speeding Fines: What to Know
Starting August 11, 2026—coinciding with the start of the new Polk County school year—Lakeland’s automated school-zone…
Florida Poly Solar Team Shines in National Debut
Florida Polytechnic University’s solar racing team, Phoenix Racing, finished sixth overall and third among U.S. teams…
WHO’S A HORROR FAN??????????
TICKET SALES ARE LIVE FOR THE LAKELAND HORROR FILM FESTIVAL!!! Go to www.lakelandhorrorfilmfestival.com for tickets. It…
Public Notice: Overnight Road Closure on Wabash Avenue for Sewer Main Rehabilitation
Lakeland, FL (August 4, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin overnight…
PCSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrest Winter Haven pastor for sexual battery of a child and several other felonies
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested and charged 42-year-old Timothy Chaneyfield, the pastor…
Serious multi-vehicle crash locks down westbound I-4 in Lakeland
All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Lakeland are closed following a serious multi-vehicle crash near…
Follow-up: Polk County Deputy Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) confirmed the suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in…
Polk Deputy Involved in Lakeland Shopping Center Shooting
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a shooting incident at the Wabash Shopping…
Lakeland Approves 12-Month Data Center Moratorium
Lakeland city officials approve a 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers and major power consumers, representing…
Man accused of federal child sex crimes may have exploited kids in Lakeland
Federal authorities have issued a public warning and are searching for potential victims regarding Joseph Dalton…
Update: Lakeland Auto Shop Calls for City Help After Severe Flooding
A Lakeland auto body shop is asking the city for help with nearby infrastructure after being…
Lakeland Police Seek Help Identifying Found Toddler
Follow-up: Family has been located The Lakeland Police Department has located a male African American juvenile,…
Lack of drainage on Memorial Blvd during rainstorms causes a business to be flooded
“City of Lakeland, what the hell are we gonna do about this, guys? And who am…
Lakeland Woman Arrested After Infant Dies from Severe Abuse
A 23-year-old Lakeland woman was arrested by the Lakeland Police Department following a severe child abuse…
Lakeland Christmas Eve Shooting: Man Sentenced to 30 Years
The fatal Christmas Eve 2020 shooting in Lakeland, Florida, resulted in federal charges and a federal…
Polk County Confirms 5th Rabies Case After Bat Tests Positive
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Animal Control confirmed the fifth positive rabies case in Polk…
Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana Opens in Lakeland, FL
Brothers and combat veterans Joel and Fernando Rodriguez have officially transformed the former Ovation Bar &…
Bringing Urban Radio Back to Lakeland FM Airwaves
In Lakeland and broader Polk County, bringing dedicated urban sounds—such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, and Urban…
Why Public Comments Matter in Stopping Rising Death Tolls at Polk County Animal Control
These death toll numbers are absolutely disgusting; these lives mattered. Our public comments make these statistics…