On Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 11:12 AM, two Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives observed…
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A 6-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in the head
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally…
Kill, Kill, Kill over 400 Animals dead in December – Animal advocates aim for Polk County Animal Control to be a no-kill county in 2025
80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, which is a continuation of improvements over the…
SouthState bank completes $2 billion acquisition of Texas Independent Financial
SouthState Corp. has closed on its purchase of the Independent Bank Group, a deal that allows…
Florida homeowners urged to apply for homestead exemption by March 1
The first of the year opens doors for homeowners in Florida to get some significant savings.…
Former vote-by-mail requests in Florida have expired
All former vote-by-mail requests in Florida expired on Jan. 1, 2025, because of a state law…
Community lends support as major fire closes treasured Auburndale pizza shop
A fire has caused Pizza Connection, a treasured Auburndale staple, to temporarily close. “I was scrubbing…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Salem’s on Memorial Blvd in Lakeland had quite the scene on 12/31/24
By PulsePoint & Patrol Salem’s on Memorial Blvd in Lakeland had quite the scene on 12/31/24…
Lakeland father charged with DUI manslaughter after crash that killed 5-year-old daughter and injured son
A Lakeland father has been arrested more than a month after a car crash that killed his 5-year-old daughter and…
Commercial Fire Pizza Connection – Auburndale
By Eye In The Sky & PulsePoint & Patrol 9:02 PM. Commercial Fire Pizza Connection, Auburndale (Lake…
2 vehicle crash Hit & Run
10:04 pm. 2 vehicle crash. Hit & Run. 4100 New Tampa Hwy, Lakeland. Road blockage. Rescuer…
Movies and TV shows casting in Lakeland
Movies and TV shows casting in Lakeland ‘Never Again, Understand?’ – Project type: short film –…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING PEDESTRIAN
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 7:39 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a…
FL Gov. DeSantis makes four appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission for Polk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made four appointments to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10 th Judicial Circuit,…
Polk County Dollar General Employee Arrested For Selling Alcohol to 15-Year-Old
Through its ongoing Operation Pop-Top, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) carried out a sting operation…
Lakeland sales clerk arrested for illegal alcohol sale to minor
PCSO deputies conducted another round of Operation Pop Top on Thursday, December 19, 2024, and their…
Mass euthanasia at year-end at Polk Animal Control
We want to clarify something. It’s time to wake up and stop the killing. In the…
Lakeland man continues to face fines while helping homeless
A man from Lakeland who is using his property to help the homeless was slammed with…
Approval given to allow a test road using phosphate waste to be built
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency Friday approved a test project using a toxic byproduct of phosphate…
Amazon workers go on strike in Lakeland
Bay area current and retired truck drivers are showing their solidarity with Amazon workers on strike,…
Man Arrested for Groping Teen at Lakeland Chick-fil-A
A 57-year-old Lakeland man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly groping a 16-year-old girl at a…
The Grinch Strikes with “No Explanation” Thanks Victory Church Lakeland
By Billy Townsend The Voctave concert isn’t sold out — because it’s free, which is not a thing Voctave seems to do…
Better Together: TNVR & Public Health
Join us! Better Together: TNVR & Public Health Date: January 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM to…
Former Polk County teacher wanting to ‘grow and groom’ student deleted texts so wife wouldn’t find them
A former teacher who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student at Kathleen…
Woman bit deputy after speeding through Polk County school zone while looking at iPad
A 23-year-old woman from Clermont was arrested after Polk County deputies said she sped through a…
Santa’s early delivery It’s Yule!!! Yay!!!! So Happy!!!
Santa’s early delivery? The cutest pets ever! We’ve been busy welcoming furry friends from Polk County…
State Road 33 Construction Starts January
A portion of State Road 33 that still looks like a two-lane is about to be…
Florida State Guard will establish a base at Lakeland International Airport
The Florida State Guard has signed a 30-year agreement to build a new Lakeland International Airport base.…
Polk Deputy Commits Suicide from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation related to the death of 32-year-old Gregory…
Avelo Airlines appears set to drop two more routes from Lakeland
Avelo Airlines will stop providing two routes out of Lakeland Linder airport next year: Atlanta and…
Orange County deputy arrested for domestic battery in Polk County
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies was arrested and charged with domestic…
Lakeland woman accused of threatening insurance company is out on bond after receiving donations
A Lakeland woman has drawn international attention for her arrest last week after she allegedly uttered the…
Judge dismisses case against Polk County sheriff and sergeant over woman’s death
A circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the mother of a mentally ill woman…
SAVE YULE at Polk County Animal Control
Someone who went to the Pet Fest event and wanted everyone to know about Yule… “I…
Head-on Polk County crash kills 1 plus other seriously injures
A deadly Polk County crash is under investigation. It happened shortly before midnight on Saturday at 18870 North…
Grady Judd’s Polk County Animal Control punishes animal rescues for criticizing their policies …….
Polk County Animal Control punishes animal rescues for criticizing their policies which lack affordable spay/neuter and…
Grady Judd is planning a mass euthanasia at Polk County Animal Control before the end of the month
They are planning a mass euthanasia at Polk County Animal Control before the end of the…
Lyft passenger arrested after shocked driver finds him ‘naked’ in backseat
The suspect told police he ‘got a little naked’ after he was overcome with a ‘feeling’…
Avelo Is canceling all Flights Between Lakeland and Atlanta
Avelo Airlines canceled its flights between Lakeland and Atlanta after Jan. 5 because not enough passengers…
NEW RESTAURANT COMING TO LAKELAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Sora Eatery features Asian Fusion and Traditional American Fare
The City of Lakeland and Lakeland Linder International Airport are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch…