Over 28 million gallons of toxic waste have been pumped into preservation areas and no one…
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Avelo goes international, adds more U.S. cities
Avelo, one of the ‘Class of 2021’ startup airlines, is taking its first overseas steps with…
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Foxtown N in Polk City
#PCFR crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 9:39 a.m. Upon arrival at 9:47 a.m.,…
Animal Advocates Outraged At Polk County Sheriff’s Office for dismissing their claims
By Paul Mueller Animal Advocates Outraged At Polk County Sheriff’s Office for dismissing their claims about…
Thousands of people in Polk were without power early Monday
As Hurricane Debby neared the coast of Florida’s Big Bend area early Monday morning, thousands of…
Things You Don’t See Everyday. Great job to our officers for intercepting!
On Friday July 19, 2024, at 11:33 p.m. an officer located a black Chrysler van with…
Grady Judd’s Response as to Why Polk County is One of the Few Counties Without Body or Vehicle Cameras
Grady Judd’s Response as to Why Polk County is One of the Few Counties Without Body…
ROBBERY/CARJACKING ARREST
On August 1, 2024, at 6:48 p.m. LakelandPD officers responded to a robbery/carjacking which occurred on…
48 jobs cut at Lakeland Winn-Dixie before store rebrands as Aldi
A Winn-Dixie store in Lakeland has shuttered, and an Aldi will take its place by early…
Thursday is the Last Day to Request a Ballot to be Mailed
Polk County voters have until Thursday, August 8th to submit a request for a ballot to…
Traffic Being Diverted After Truck Vs Sedan Crash
On August 1, 2024, several units responded to a vehicle crash in Lakeland. The call came…
Family Elder Law closes doors leaving clients with a lack of answers, in limbo
Clients of Family Elder Law in Polk County are left frustrated with no answers after the law firm…
The Aerospace Center for Excellence Announces NEW PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The Aerospace Center for Excellence is excited to announce our brand-new Preschool Enrichment program called STEM Sprouts! This parent participation class…
Man On Stolen Walmart Scooter Leads Police In Low-Speed Chase
The Walmart in Lakeland, Florida was the beginning of what would become a low-speed chase as…
Lakeland Police Department receives two CALEA accreditations
The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) is excited to announce we have successfully retained two national accreditations…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Best Friends Animal Society spent nearly 600K on Polk County Animal Services 2020-2023 but Grady Judd just wanted his kill shelter instead ..
Polk County Animal Services allowed the offer to expire without even trying to renegotiate different terms…
INTRODUCING A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FROM WEDU PBS
We want to interview YOU! For over 75 years, Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre has been bringing…
Three Easy Ways to Vote
Polk County voters have three easy ways to vote in the August 20th Statewide Primary Election,…
Seven Lakeland Restaurants that fell short – and why
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation says that these reports are just a “snapshot”…
Furniture Company to lay off 101 Florida employees amid bankruptcy
Furniture retailer W.S. Badcock LLC will lay off more than 100 workers at its headquarters in…
Suspect Sought: Retail Theft at Alamo Quick Mart in Lakeland
CRIME: Retail TheftLOCATION: Alamo Quick Mart, 4607 S. Florida Ave, LakelandCASE NUMBER: Polk County Sheriff’s Office #24-27122 According to…
Lakeland VA Clinic aims to help Polk County veterans
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning for the Lakeland VA Clinic. The 121,000-square-foot building expands…
Man claims police brutality during arrest by Lakeland police Part 2
Story by David Elix The last time I posted, many people got onto me because I…
Three Florida Southern College Moccasins who are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Congratulations to our three Florida Southern College Moccasins who are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.…
10 arrested in Lakeland house party bust
Ten people, including eight teenagers, were arrested after a house party was busted in Lakeland this…
Thousands of Ballots are being Mailed to Polk County Voters
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards explained that over 70,000 Polk County voters have been receiving their…
Badcock Furniture is going out of business…
Conn’s (the owner of Badcock) is in the process of winding down and closing all of…
Polk County Fire Rescue Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Quality Care for Heart Attacks and Strokes in Polk County
Polk County Fire Rescue has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award…
Lakeland Man Arrested For Stealing Jewelry And Printer Ink At Mulberry Walmart
36-year-old Lakeland man, Malcolm Bosley, was arrested for retail theft at the Mulberry Walmart on Tuesday…
Undercover Video of the Polk County Animal Services ….. Video Reviewed by a Florida State Licensed Veterinarian
Though the date and time stamp are wrong on the video … it was taken on…
911 Operator Refused to Help
On Saturday, July 20th Natalie Scott called 911 for a PCSO to be sent to Animal…
Lakeland Fire Department Promotes Matt Brown To Assistant Chief Of Administration
The Lakeland Fire Department proudly announces the promotion of Matt Brown to Assistant Chief of Administration,…
Avelo will open a base in Lakeland International in Oct with seven new destinations from LAL
In Oct, Avelo will have a dedicated aircraft and staff at Lakeland International. Avelo will also…
On Wednesday, the Lakeland, FL airport will be the site of an announcement of a major expansion
The Ishrion site (see below) reported that the Houston-based airline will announce its biggest expansion ever…
The Well helps entrepreneurs while bringing economic activity
Artist and instructor Kent McAllister has been painting for more than two decades; however, getting his…
Avelo to announce ‘largest expansion’ in airline’s history at Lakeland International
Avelo Airlines is preparing to announce new routes out of Lakeland International Airport. Lakeland officials will…
Lake Mirror Classic Registration Update
It’s time to join in on the fun for the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Lake…
Horrific conditions at Polk County Animal Control
There has recently been an uproar on the Cat rescue pages regarding the horrific conditions at…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office unveils bronze statue for fallen deputy Blane Lane
Twenty-one months after a 21-year-old deputy’s death, a bronze statue of him now stands outside the Polk…
*Cold Case Investigation*
Help Identify Who Killed Roderick Demetrius Childs On Monday, January 22, 2018, Roderick Childs was found…