People that live near Lake Bonny are still looking for relief from flooding, four weeks following…
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Undercover Asian Massage Parlor Prostitution Sting – 21 Arrested
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a two-day undercover operation targeting illegal activity at Asian…
Avelo Airlines Announces a New Route to Nashville and Celebrates Three New Routes at its Newest Base in Lakeland Celebratory, one-way fares from LAL start at $49
Avelo Airlines today announced a new route to Nashville, Tennessee, and celebrated the start of three…
Pok County Sheriff Is a Star on TikTok. Why Won’t He Acknowledge His Office’s Mistake?
Victim Taylor Cadle is asking Sheriff Grady Judd to admit his office denied her credible sexual…
Homicide Investigation Arrest
On November 5, 2024, at 6:32 a.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded to a residence on…
Confirm Your Polling Location Before Election Day
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds Polk County voters to double-check their polling location…
Lake Bonny resident calls for investigation into flooding
A Lake Bonny resident has made a clear request to Lakeland officials: Launch a formal investigation…
13 Sex offenders arrested during October / Halloween investigative sweep
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted a Halloween…
Lakeland commissioners are being asked to consider a 25-year contract to purchase renewable solar energy
Lakeland commissioners are being asked to consider a 25-year contract to purchase renewable solar energy without any upfront…
Voted Mail Ballots Can Be Dropped Off
Over 100,000 Polk County voters have been receiving their Vote-by-Mail ballots in the mail. Voted Mail…
PUBLIC MEETING FOR LAKE BONNY RESIDENTS
WHO: City of Lakeland and Lake Bonny Residents WHAT: Lake Bonny Public Meeting WHY: To hear…
A gunfight ensues after a gang member fatally shoots his girlfriend
A gang member accidentally fatally shot his girlfriend in Mulberry early Thursday morning but blamed it on a…
Human waste in standing water??
Every mobile home park that has or had standing water in it needs to be tested…
In North Lakeland, Florida’s Light and Life Park suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Milton
In North Lakeland, Florida’s Light and Life Park suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Milton. The park…
November 5 th General Election Update
Nearly One-Third of Polk Voters Have Already Cast Ballots Early walk-in voting is open from 7…
Neighbors near Lake Bonny want more resources
In Lakeland, residents who live near Lake Bonny are still dealing with flooding almost three weeks…
We Honor Our Heroes, Today and Every Day!
On this National First Responders Day, we pause to recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and commitment of…
New direct connection between Puerto Rico and Central Florida
The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Carlos Mercado Santiago, announced that on Saturday,…
Army Corps says it could take 25-30 days to lower flooded Lake Bonny
Jud Kneuvean, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operation chief for Sarasota’s emergency field office, stood on…
Orlando Health Tops Out New Lakeland Hospital
Orlando Health team members, Polk County officials, and community members celebrated a major milestone during today’s…
Souls to the Polls this Sunday
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards announced today that this Sunday is “Souls to the Polls” day…
Police investigating shooting that left 1 hospitalized in Lakeland
Lakeland police are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized with a gunshot wound. At…
By the Chef Pizza Opening in Lakeland This December
By the Chef Pizza, a chef-driven pizzeria that started as a pop-up in April of 2024,…
Consumer Electronics Company to open distribution center in Lakeland
A household name in consumer electronics has signed a deal in a Lakeland industrial park. LG…
Polk County Schools announces Hurricane Milton make-up dates
Polk County Schools announced make-up dates for Hurricane Milton. “To ensure that our students receive the…
16-year-old boy killed in crash while father was driving him to school
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash while his father was driving him to school…
Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department Acquires 2004 Pierce Quantum Pumper from Lakeland Fire Department
From one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida to the smallest municipality in Tennessee, Lakeland Fire…
Lake Seward Flood Relief Plan
Flooding along the edge of Lake Seward has severely damaged homes and prevented access to others.…
ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO LAKE BONNY FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT
A concentrated effort is being made to mitigate the flooding that has happened around Lake Bonny. …
Pumps and Pipes Arrive to Draw Down Flooded Lake Bonny
Tractor trailers pulled up to Interlachen Park on Tuesday evening carrying pumps and pipes that will…
Lakeland-Linder International Airport adds 7 new destinations
Lakeland-Linder International Airport to add seven destinations across the United States. Starting Oct. 24, an inaugural…
LAKE BONNY FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGY MULTI-AGENCY SOLUTION TO PUMP ADDITIONAL STORMWATER FROM LAKE BONNY
The City of Lakeland is working with several agencies in ongoing efforts to mitigate the sustained flooding on…