A Lakeland woman was charged Tuesday after police said she ended a call to an insurance…
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Man’s body found floating in Lakeland retention pond, PCSO investigating
A man’s body was found floating in a neighborhood retention pond in unincorporated Lakeland on Sunday…
Polk City man dies after suffering medical emergency and crashing into median barrier
A 76-year-old Polk City man died Thursday afternoon after officials said he suffered a medical emergency…
LAKE BONNY AREA ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS WILL SOON BE REMOVED
On November 12, 2024, the City of Lakeland placed four roll-off containers at key locations within…
LFD ARFF Live Fire Training 2024
ARFF Live Fire Training 2024 | This year’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) training at Lakeland Linder…
One airlifted to hospital after fire engulfs Polk City mobile home
One person is in the hospital after a fire destroyed a mobile home early Wednesday, according to Polk County Fire…
Lakeland County food vendors fell short of standards
There were two intermediate violations: one for an employee washing his hands at the three-compartment sink…
ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS WILL SOON REMOVE LAKE BONNY PUMPS
As of December 2, 2024, the elevation of Lake Bonny is 129.74, within its normal elevation range…
Gas Pipeline Work to Close East Lake Parker Drive for One Week
A Florida Gas Transmission project to reroute a pressurized pipeline and abandon another section of pipe…
43rd ANNUAL LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The 43rd Annual Lakeland Christmas…
New Mural Alert ……… at the Lakeside Village
Muralist Gillian Fazio just debuted her magnificent new mural, “Bloom,” at the Lakeside Village courtyard behind Books-A-Million. The…
Saving Paws Rescue believes in helping our community
To give back, we have created a pet food pantry located just inside the front door…
Fluoride or No Fluoride in the City of Lakeland water
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urged cities and counties statewide to quit adding fluoride to drinking…
STABBING INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at approximately 12:33 a.m., officers responded to a nightclub located at…
Police investigating deadly hit-and-run crash
A 67-year-old man is dead after police say he was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday…
Stryker To Continue Florida Layoffs – Hundreds More Job Losses By 2026
Florida will lose hundreds of more manufacturing jobs in central Florida as Stryker Sustainability Solutions will…
Helicopter makes scary landing at Lakeland International Airport
A helicopter made a rough landing at Lakeland International Airport on Thursday. Adam Lunn, assistant airport…
Food truck court possibly coming to downtown Lakeland area
Meet Main Street Eats , a new concept from entrepreneurs Butch Rahman and Chad Englund that would permanently…
The water has receded, but Lake Bonny residents voice new concerns to Lakeland Commissioners
Residents near Lake Bonny are appealing to Lakeland city commissioners for more support after flooding created…
Nordstrom Rack to open Lakeland store in 2025
Fashion retailer Nordstrom recently announced the opening of a location in Lakeland, which should be complete…
There are 1443 Sexual Offenders and 159 of which are sexual predators that are registered in Polk County
There are 1,443 Sexual Offenders, 159 of which are sexual predators, registered in Polk County. These…
Lakeland man arrested after falling asleep in car in center lane on I-75
A 46-year-old man from Lakeland is behind bars after authorities said he was asleep in a…
PCSO arrests four for armed robbery in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four suspects, ages 17-21 for committing an armed robbery…
Bouncing back from arson proves difficult for Polk County food pantry
One year after arson destroyed his food pantry just before Thanksgiving, Dais Abraham said he has struggled to build…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lake Bonny residents able to return home, assess damage as water recedes
“Every floor in the house is gone. That water came in so hard it blew my…
PCSO Deputies arrest 4 for armed robbery
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four suspects in connection with an armed robbery in Lakeland. Around…
Congratulations to LPD Sergeant Williams and Officers Smith and Martinez!
Congratulations to Sergeant Williams and Officers Smith and Martinez! After over a year of hard work,…
Free Turkey Giveaway for Local Polk County Families
Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host a free turkey giveaway on Saturday, November…
Pedestrian killed in crash near Lakeland
Crash occurred on US 92 at Reynolds Road A pedestrian was struck and killed by a…
Polk County Man Arrested For Two Thefts within 15 Minutes
A man with five prior theft convictions was arrested after pulling off two daring grocery thefts in just…
Press Conference Lakeland Police Dept
Press conference to announce the conclusion of an investigation into Francisco Cabrera – a violent felon…
AJ is a community hero. The act of bravery is unmatched
Anthony Slater (AJ) is a community hero. The act of bravery is unmatched. The amount of…
Statistics from Polk County Animal Control
“Shelter” – A place giving temporary protection; to protect or shield from something harmful Here are…
Child dies in fiery crash near Lake Parker
A young child died Thursday afternoon in a fiery single-car accident near Lake Parker in Lakeland.…
Lakeland Father will spend 2 decades in prison after 18-month-old daughter dies in hot car
Joel Rondon and his wife, Jazmine, were charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after the…
Sheriff Grady Judd thanks Polk County for overwhelmingly electing him to sixth term, but still will not fix animal services
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd thanked the community for overwhelmingly electing him to his sixth term…
18-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted THC Theft in Mulberry
In a turn of events that he probably didn’t expect, 18-year-old Zachary Coolidge was arrested on November 2nd…
Royal Crest Drive Sinkhole
A sinkhole appeared in the front yard of a Royal Crest Drive home in Highland City…
Lakeland Auto Group sells a pair of Tampa car dealerships
The Qvale Auto Group in Lakeland recently sold two of its dealerships in the Tampa region,…