The City of Lakeland’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Division kicked off the 46th Annual Swan…
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Highland City woman accused of attempted 2nd degree murder
A Highland City woman was arrested by detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday…
10th-grade girl among 2 dead in Polk County school bus crash
A 10th-grade student at Winter Haven High School was among two people killed in a Polk…
Polk County School Tax Referendum: What Voters Need to Know
Polk County voters will decide on a 1.0 mill ad valorem property tax referendum in the upcoming General…
Lakeland Crash: Truck and Motorcycle Collide on Hwy 98
By PulsePoint & Patrol Emergency crews were dispatched around 7:31 p.m. to a crash involving a…
Florida Democratic Candidate Ben Braver Arrested at JD Vance Rally
Ben Braver, 24, is a Democratic candidate for the Florida House in District 65, which covers…
Lakeland woman details grueling dengue fever recovery as cases rise
Requinn Nicollette believes a mosquito bite in her Lakeland backyard in 2024 left her fighting a…
Polk County School Tax Referendum: What Voters Need to Know
Polk County voters are being asked to decide on a proposed ad valorem tax referendum aimed…
Lakeland Police Investigating Death Near South Florida Avenue Tractor Supply
By PulsePoint & Patrol A person died near the Tractor Supply at 4233 South Florida Avenue…
Citrus Connection, Uber partner for Jet Squeeze pilot project
Citrus Connection is announcing the start of the Jet Squeeze, a pilot project through a grant…
AIDS Memorial Quilt to Feature at Rainbow Roots Festival
The 2nd Annual Rainbow Roots Festival hosted by the Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. will feature a…
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE NOT-SO-LEGENDARY: THE FACE BEHIND THE DUMPSTER STORY
Our post about Alyssa Shay’s September 17 arrest drew more than a million views—and plenty of…
SEARCH UNDERWAY AFTER SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE HIT-AND-RUN IN LAKELAND
By PulsePoint & Patrol Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle vs SUV Lakeland police and Polk County deputies are…
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day October 24th!
The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and…
Congratulations to our Public Relations and Information Manager, Stephanie Lewis, on completing the Executive Public Information Officer (EPIO) program
Congratulations to our Public Relations and Information Manager, Stephanie Lewis, on completing the Executive Public Information…
Sheriff Grady Judd’s little secret when it comes to flock cameras in Polk County
Welcome to the Gray Area: Same Cameras, Different Dirt
Lakeland police officer did a pit-maneuver on a fleeing car on Memorial Blvd
By a Citizen Reporter A Lakeland police officer according to witnesses did a pit-maneuver on a…
Lakelanders! Check this one! Look who’s coming to town! He is coming to ask for a second chance! Who is going?
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MISSING PERSON ALERT — LAKELAND
47-year-old Beverly Kate Pille is missing. Beverly’s family has lost contact with her. She may currently…
Modified Watering Hours to Remain in Effect Through March 2027
Polk County will be enforcing its current irrigation restrictions through March 2027 in order to comply…
City of Lakeland to Host 46th Annual Swan Roundup | October 6-7, 2026
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 a.m., the City of Lakeland will kick off the…
Polk County has reported its first case of dengue fever
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County reported its first case of dengue fever on…
Polk County School Bus Driver and Attendant Arrested on Aggravated Child Abuse Charges
On September 23, 2026, two Polk County Public Schools transportation employees—bus driver Jeffrey Larson (65) and…
Publix Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over E. Coli Berries
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court against Publix Super Markets and…
Gospel Play “The Call” Comes to Mulberry’s Gem Theater
RL Productions Brings Powerful Gospel Stage Play “The Call” to Mulberry’s Gem Theater. Mulberry, Florida. RL…
SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE CRASH — KATHLEEN ROAD SHUT DOWN
Kathleen Road & 1st Street NW Emergency crews are on the scene of a single-motorcycle crash.…
Rural King Planned for Old Sears at Lakeland Square Mall
A conceptual plan has been filed with the City of Lakeland for Rural King to go…
Polk County Water and Sewer System Rating Affirmed at AA+
The ‘AA+’ utility revenue bond rating reflects the Polk County (the county) water and sewer system’s…
A $2.5 Million Pickleball Facility Is Coming to Lakeland: Here’s What We Know
We found a commercial building permit filed with the City of Lakeland for “Baseline Pickleball Facility”…
Polk County IT Manager Accused of Hiding Restroom Camera Found Dead in State Park
A 60-year-old Lakeland man suspected of placing a hidden camera inside a women’s restroom was found…
Lakeland Town Center Updates Including Retro Ride-on Toys
By Chip Burke Lakeland Town Center update: freshly painted parking lot with lines, and retro ride-on…
38 CRASHES AT THE WARING ROAD & DRANE FIELD ROAD ROUNDABOUT
We finally received a response from the City of Lakeland/Lakeland Police Department regarding the roundabout at…
Orlando Health Donates $1M to Polk State College
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital announced a $1 million historic gift over five years…
CAUGHT BEHIND THE SHOPPING PLAZA HAVING SEX
A Lakeland Police officer investigating an unrelated call on September 17 was flagged down by a…
Polk County Animal Cruelty Case Ends in 18 Months’ Probation
The arrest of Jennifer Flott on March 13, 2026, on charges including aggravated animal cruelty and…
Lakeland Pays $125K to Settle Police K-9 Bite Lawsuit
The City of Lakeland agreed to pay a $125,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving a…
Where Lakeland Red-Light Camera Fines Actually Go
While total gross collections from red-light camera citations in Lakeland run into the millions annually, the…
Why TNVR Saves Money and Lives in Florida Community Cat Care
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 (𝗧𝗡𝗩𝗥) 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. In 2017, the American Bar…
An Emu on the Polk Parkway? How Troopers Captured a Runaway Bird on SR-570
Troopers responded to a call regarding an Emu walking on SR-570 (Polk Parkway) near the 16…