One local man’s drive-thru experience left more than just donuts exposed after he allegedly rolled up…
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Lakeland man who rescued a toddler from burning car honored nationally with the Carnegie Medal
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the…
LARSEN MEMORIAL PIER CLOSURE
WHO: Lakeland Electric WHAT: Larsen Memorial Pier Closure WHERE: 2002 US-92, Lakeland, FL 33801 WHEN: Immediately WHY: …
80-year-old woman dies in crash caused by medical episode
An 80-year-old woman died Tuesday after a car crash on South Florida Avenue a little north…
HOA and Polk County mother at odds over safety concerns at school bus stop
A judge has temporarily blocked a Polk County mother from parking her car at the entrance…
Polk County Deputy Arrested For Forging Victim’s Signature
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputy, just shy of his one-year anniversary with the…
UPDATE MISSING PERSON – HOWARD KEEN
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, a deceased male was located in a rural area of unincorporated…
Avelo Airlines Cuts Routes from Connecticut, Florida, and New Hampshire
Avelo Airlines has announced it will discontinue three routes starting April 28, 2025, due to low…
Chaos Erupts in Davenport Traffic Stop: Mexican National Arrested for Drugs and Assault
What started as a routine traffic stop quickly spiraled into chaos on Wednesday evening when Polk…
Sewer line break forces repair work along South Florida Avenue
Sewer cleaning crews for the City of Lakeland discovered a break in the main sewer line…
TN couple driving stolen vehicle from Hamilton Co. arrested in Polk County
A couple from Dunlap, TN, was arrested in Florida after deputies found their car to have…
She had smoked some methamphetamine: Florida lady in Mustang convertible allegedly runs from cops while out on bond for evading other law enforcement
A Florida woman was recently arrested after committing two of the same crimes for which she…
Mulberry Walmart Shopper Fakes Payment, Flees Now Polk Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in…
PUBLIC NOTICE – LAKE BONNY WATER LEVELS EMERGENCY PUMPING
WHO: City of Lakeland and the Southwest Florida Water Management District WHAT: Lake Bonny water levels…
Lawsuit alleges Lakeland Pastor M. Wayne Blackburn Senior Pastor at Victory Church and church district failed to halt abuse by youth leader in 1983
A Lakeland man names a prominent local pastor and a church organization as defendants in a…
Substitute teacher charged with child neglect after classroom fight
Kelan Durn has been charged with child neglect, according to an arrest affidavit from the Polk…
Single-Vehicle Crash on East Lake Parker Drive
A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash on East Lake Parker Drive in Lakeland late…
MISSING CHILD ALERT – JULIUS CABBAGESTALK
UPDATE – LOCATED The Lakeland Police Department has received a report of a missing child, 10-year-old…
PAVING PROJECT WILL IMPACT PORTION OF EAST EDGEWOOD DRIVE
WHO: City of Lakeland Public Works and ContractorWHAT: Street Closure for Repaving ProjectWHERE: East Edgewood Drive, between South Florida…
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR WILL IMPACT SECTION OF WEST LAKE PARKER DRIVE
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division WHAT: Emergency Sewer Repair WHEN: Wednesday, March 19 – Thursday, March 20…
Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes from Lakeland: Grand Rapids, Mich. and Long Island, N.Y.
Avelo Airlines announced today it will expand service at Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL) with nonstop routes…
FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a…
Omusbee and Wafu have officially soft opened Sora Eatery at the Lakeland International Airport!
The City of Lakeland and Lakeland Linder International Airport are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch…
It’s interesting what ChatGPT – AI says about Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County
You said: Who is the most hated sheriff in Florida? ChatGPT said: The title of “most…
Victory’s Church Current and Former Pastors being sued for BATTERY, INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, and VICARIOUS LIABILITY
WALTER KEITH STEVERSON, M. WAYNE BLACKBURN, and ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, PENINSULAR FLORIDA DISTRICT are all being…
‘Prototype’ Publix store coming to Lakeland. Here’s what you should know
Upcoming location to have expanded offerings compared to other stores A “prototype” Publix store is coming…
Morris Foster arrested for Trafficking in MDMA, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Oxycodone
On March 2, 2025, at 2:24 a.m. LakelandPD officers were called to a traffic crash with…
39 layoffs announced March 5th at Primo Brands Inc
Job Titles of the Positions to beAffectedNumber of AffectedEmployeesCustomer Care Rep Task 34Business Analyst 1Call Center…
Illegal Alien Arrested For Aggravated Stalking and Assault
A man in the country illegally and wanted on aggravated stalking and aggravated assault charges was…
Avelo Airlines adds 7th nonstop route from Lakeland airport
Avelo Airlines is starting to take off to a new destination on Thursday. The airline began…
City of Lakeland Commissioners voted unanimously to drop fluoride from drinking water
The city of Lakeland unanimously voted on Monday to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water.…
Woman caught stealing electricity unleashes Great Dane on deputy – and it almost chews his eye out
A 28-year-old Florida woman identified as Tiffany Perkins is in custody after she responded to Polk…
Lakeland store clerk arrested for illegal alcohol sale
A Sunoco sales clerk in Lakeland was arrested Thursday, February 27, 2025, after he sold alcohol…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Florida Senate Proposal Would Allow Homeless to Sleep in Tents Publicly Without Facing Charges
A new proposal introduced in the Florida Senate today seeks to protect the rights of homeless individuals by…
Chick-fil-A, Inc. just surprised a local Team Member with a $25,000 scholarship to support their continued education!
Meet Aaron: “Aaron is a breath of fresh air to our team,” said Jamie Ochsner,…
Midnight Minibike Ride Ends In Arrest
A Lakeland man’s late-night minibike ride took an unexpected turn when a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy…
Second accused swan thief surrenders
A second man accused of stealing black swans from a Polk County neighborhood has surrendered to…
Police Officer Trainee Arrested for Shoplifting
On February 24, 2025, Officer Huascar Evangelista Vargas resigned from his position after being arrested for…
Man Arrested After Useless Flight from Polk Deputies
A Lake Wales man’s attempt to evade arrest ended in a soggy surrender after he found…
Arrested for Stalking And Weapons Charges
A Lakeland man was arrested early Sunday morning after being found lurking near the residence of…