An update from PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid: Dear families, First and foremost, I hope that you…
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Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions
Public Notice: Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions and Safety Alert Some areas around…
Lakeland man with late-stage Alzheimer’s found dead after wandering away after Hurricane Milton
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a missing Lakeland man Friday…
Lakeland: Friday Afternoon Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
Once an emergency is declared — like in the case of Hurricanes Milton and Helene — the Federal…
Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Stark Warning for Looters
While Hurricane Milton has passed, the struggle for its victims continues. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a…
HURRICANE MILTON RESTORATION LAKELAND – OCT. 11
At the peak, Lakeland Electric had approximately 85,000 customers without power. Power has been restored to…
Massive hole swallows 2 homes in Polk County
Two homes were swallowed by a large hole Wednesday in a Kathleen neighborhood in Polk County.…
Hurricane Milton Response Crew Member Fatality
An accident at the cross street of Brooke Road and US HWY 98 near Fort Meade,…
Kichi Taiyaki Plans Expansion to Lakeland
Located at 2020 W Brandon Blvd in Brandon , popular dessert shop Kichi Taiyaki is planning to expand to a second location.…
Polk Parkway Crash
FHP Troopers are assisting with an overturned camper and pickup truck on the Polk Parkway near…
Power outages in Lakeland
Lakeland Electric 40,865 138,664 Oct 10, 2024 7:16:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time Provider Customers Out Est.…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Hurricane Milton UPDATE 10/9
The City of Lakeland’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated. The EOC is where essential…
Some USPS operations will temporarily suspended ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches, and to ensure the safety of customers and employees, the Postal Service…
Swan Brewing stockpiles drinking water for post-storm
Swan Brewing announced via its Facebook page that its crew has been busy Tuesday cleaning tanks to…
PCPS Schools/Offices Extends Closure to Friday
This is an important update regarding Hurricane Milton. We continue to monitor the storm’s track and…
HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – 10/9
City offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday,…
Three Easy Ways to Vote
Polk County voters have three easy ways to vote in the November 5th General Election, according to…
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On October 2, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., LakelandPD officers were called to a local apartment…
Citrus Connection Schedule changes Tuesday
The Citrus Connection will operate normally on Monday but starting Tuesday it will be transporting residents…
Sheriff’s Office Helene deployment leaves to return to Polk
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, its team that was deployed to Florida’s Big Bend…
Hurricane Milton is now a Cat. 5 Storm in the Gulf As It Heads To FL
Updated: Monday, 12:01 p.m. EST Hurricane Milton is now considered a Category 5 storm, the National Hurricane…
Sandbag Sites Will Be Open 8 a.m. to Noon on Tuesday
Polk County sandbag sites, which are open until 5:30 p.m. today, will be open from 8…
What Polk County Residents Need to Know About Shelters
Polk County’s public and pet-friendly shelters will open at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Special needs…
NOAA Hurricane Hunters
P-3 Orion: Into the Storm Pre Flight Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane, buffeted by…
Polk County Shelters to Open
Based on the current projections and estimated time of Hurricane Milton’s arrival in Polk County, the…
Polk County prepares for a possible direct hit from Milton
Polk County opened sandbag sites Sunday in preparation for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to…
Polk County Opens Citizen’s Information Line
Polk County’s Emergency Management Division has activated the Citizen’s Information Line to answer Tropical Storm Milton-related…
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton strike
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton, which could bring Category…
Polk County Sandbag Sites to Open
Polk County sandbag sites will be open to residents at the locations listed below Oct. 6…
Building Owner Draws Higher Incentive from Lakeland CRA for New Downtown Lakeland Restaurant
Cory Petcoff initially asked for $195,000 to help transform the Florida National Bank building into a…
Restaurants that fell short of standards
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…
Stryker continues layoffs at Lakeland facility
Layoffs at a Stryker plant in Florida continue as the company says it plans to eliminate hundreds more…
Conversion of an Old Bank to upscale Steakhouse in Downtown
Former CEO of the Shula Restaurant Group plans to convert the historic Florida National Bank building…
Lanoris Parker faces several charges including 15 felony counts of animal cruelty
Deputies in Polk County have arrested a 50-year-old man who they said abused and neglected “several…
Tampa man providing storm relief in Taylor County accused of stealing from Hurricane Helene victim
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost…
Lakeland Linder to hold October auction to get rid of restaurant property
The auction will be hosted by Lakeland-based Kincaid Auction Reality LLC at 10 a.m. on Oct.…
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join The Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community…
CSXT Closing Saddle Creek Road for Two-Days of Track Repairs
Previously postponed due to Hurricane Helene, CSX Transportation (CSXT) will close Saddle Creek Road starting tomorrow…
Former Polk deputy arrested for exposure of sexual organs
A former Polk County deputy is accused of exposing himself on Saturday, the Polk County Sheriff’s…