Next week, the Lakeland FL airport will be the site of an announcement of expanded service…
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Lakeland Fire crews responded to a structure fire
Lakeland Fire crews responded to a structure fire yesterday on Alexis Drive in Sunlake Estates. The…
Polk Pride Happy Hour
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, will have its monthly Happy Hour from…
Attempted break-in at North Lakeland Culver’s caps string of business burglaries
At least eight business owners in north Lakeland reported attempted break-ins, burglaries, or criminal mischief at…
Man claims police brutality during arrest by Lakeland police
A high-profile law firm said it would be getting involved in what they called an effort…
The Lakeland Aero Club members are in Ostrow, Poland
Let’s go Team USA! Did you know that in addition to the Olympics just a few…
2 Lakeland restaurants fall short of standards
In some cases, violations are noted as technical issues not directly linked to hygiene or cleanliness.…
Voter Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching
Polk residents who are not yet registered to vote and would like to participate in the…
There is a new completed CRA mural in Dixieland!
Swipe through to see progress pics and catch the artist, Taylor Shaw, in action! Make sure…
Polk County Pursuit & Arrest
Troopers spotted a speeding 2005 Ducati 800 Super Sport motorcycle on US-92, west of Berkley Road. …
Something for Everyone on August 20th Ballot
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds voters that there is something for everyone to…
PCSO Closed Animal Shelter Today ……
Instead of dealing with concerned citizens the PCSO Closed Animal Shelter Today. Quote from Natalie Scott…
Petition: Demand New Leadership, Transparency, TNR & Lower Kill-Rate in Polk County Animal
https://www.change.org/p/demand-new-leadership-transparency-tnr-lower-kill-rate-in-polk-county-animal-shelter?signed=true The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded…
Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health. Doctors at Lakeland Regional perform knee replacement…
Lakeland City Commissioners begin 2025 budget talks
City Hall will be abuzz this week as Lakeland’s staff meet for an overview of the…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on State Road 60
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire today at 9:50 a.m. on…
Save the Cats – Dump Grady Judd Rally
Rally to be held the Polk County Animal Control at 7115 De Castro Rd, Winter Haven…
Lakeland man’s trip to Taco Bell lands him in Polk County jail
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver’s seat…
Study finds Lakeland metro area among least educated in US
The Lakeland metro area is one of the least educated in the United States, according to…
H&M retail workers in Lakeland seek to unionize
Retail workers at an H&M clothing store in Lakeland Square Mall are seeking to unionize with…
FENTANYL TRAFFICKING ARREST
On Monday, July 1, 2024, around 10 a.m., officers stopped Luis Arroyo of Tampa (age 31)…
Curry Leaves announces Lakeland expansion, with plans for a full weekend Indian buffet
Curry Leaves, renowned as one of Tampa’s premier destinations for authentic Indian cuisine, has announced expansion plans. While the…
Update Your Voter Record
Polk County voters who have moved or changed their name are encouraged to update their record…
The Lakeland restaurant that fell short, and why
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…
Citizens come forward with police abuse claims against Lakeland Police Department
Victims of alleged police violence gathered on Sunday to share encounters they’ve had with the Lakeland…
Lakeland Man Faces Life Sentence for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution
Kenneth Bernard Graham, 67, of Lakeland, was arrested following an indictment charging him with distributing fentanyl…
Polk commissioners again consider ordinance eliminating public notices in printed newspapers
Another hearing has been set in Bartow by the County Commission for an ordinance to eliminate…
The City Commission will vote Monday on a contract to remove 5,600 cubic yards of contaminated soil near Carillon Lakes
It will cost the City of Lakeland nearly a million dollars to clean up a wetland…
Is Kris Hallstrand Lakeland International Airport Director Leaving??????
This was posted by Kris Hallstrand on her Instagram account on June 10, 2024, just three…
School Board member files defamation suit over 2022 campaign
Lisa Miller, who overcame false claims during the 2022 campaign to earn another term on the…
Lakeland’s ‘Red White & Kaboom’
WHAT: Lakeland’s “Red, White & Kaboom” celebration is a free community festival with fireworks. It has been…
Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according…
Traviss Technical College Offering New Air Traffic Controller Program
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is offering a new program called Control Tower Operator to tackle…
Lakeland Linder projects minimal noise increase with the proposed facilities’ expansion
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public’s input on a proposed expansion project. Two new…
Polk County deputy arrested after showing up to work drunk
A Polk County deputy was arrested Saturday morning after he showed up for a shift while…
K9 Oli’s First Burglary Arrest after just one month of being certified!
On June 16, 2024, at 10:45 p.m. LakelandPD officers responded to a burglary at the Providence…
Update: Hooters closes 40 restaurants
Hooters is the latest casual dining chain to close a significant number of locations amid a…
Exciting News LakelandPD To Host The 2025 USPCA Region 1 K9 Trials!
The Lakeland Police Department is excited to announce its partnership with the United States Police Canine…