A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started…
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2 Polk County deputies shot suspect killed in North Lakeland shootout
Two Polk County sheriff’s deputies were shot by a “sovereign citizen” at an athletic complex in…
West Pipkin Road Widening Project to Close Lunn Road for 45 Days
Polk County’s ongoing widening of West Pipkin will close Lunn Road for 45 days starting Tuesday…
SANITARY SEWER MAIN REPAIR WILL IMPACT A SECTION OF CARLETON STREET
Beginning Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7 a.m., the City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will close Carleton Street…
CAN YOU IDENTIFY SHOPLIFTING THIEVES?
In a recent theft from Burlington at the Lakeland Square Mall, the two pictured persons loaded…
CAN YOU IDENTIFY VEHICLE BURGLARS?
Recently a series of vehicle burglaries occurred at the Ariana Village Mobil Home Park. Burglars targeted…
4 arrested for Fentanyl trafficking from Mexico into Polk County
4 arrested and 14 kilograms of fentanyl worth $3.5 million was seized by the Polk County…
A car breaks apart and ejects occupants after crashing into 2 semis during a FHP chase on I-4 in Polk County
Traffic was backed up for miles Friday morning. A driver going upwards of 130 mph on Interstate…
‘Very pungent’: Carillon Lakes residents hope discovery of wastewater line break means relief from disgusting odor
Russ Delaney recorded video on his cell phone as crew members bustled around and equipment hauled…
BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On April 23, 2024, at 12:53 a.m. LPD patrol officers responded to the Sandpiper Mobil gas…
Flight to Honor – Veterans of Mission 9 will receive patriotic quilts
Roughly 15 women sitting near sewing machines at the Fabric Warehouse in Lakeland loudly exclaim, “Yes…
Thousands and Thousands of gallons of wastewater spills
Officials said they were made aware of “an unusual odor by the Carillon Lakes community” weeks…
POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CONVICTION
On February 7, 2022, the Lakeland Police Department began investigating a report of child pornography being…
Waco Kitchen at Lakeland Airport closes
Lakeland International Airport officials announced Monday that the airport’s only food vendor will temporarily suspend its…
A ban on sleeping on public property could bring major anxiety to some municipalities
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case on Monday, April 22, that in part,…
LoveBird’s owner is in the planning stages of another Lakeland restaurant
Jeremy Brumley says he’s in early of planning a new concept restaurant at the former site…
Daylong Road Closure of Hamilton Road in South Lakeland on Monday
Hamilton Road in Lakeland will close for the day on Monday, April 22 from the intersection…
Major changes could be coming to Kathleen Road but a 20-week closure is coming
A nearly one-mile stretch of Kathleen Road near its northern apex might soon be closed for…
Lake Alfred commissioner charged with possessing 300 images and videos of child porn
A Lake Alfred commissioner was arrested Thursday afternoon and faces charges of possessing roughly 300 images…
Update on SR 37 accident – Tractor-trailer jackknifes killing Mulberry man
A Mulberry man Johny Sanabria was killed in a semi-tractor-trailer accident Thursday afternoon on State Road 37. About…
Deadly crash shuts down portion of State Road 37 in Mulberry
One person reportedly died in a crash involving a semi-truck. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies have…
Smokin’ Transformation: Former Smokey Bones Lakeland Restaurant to be redesigned for Twin Peaks
Since its launch 18 years ago, Twin Peaks is now a 100+ location restaurant chain across…
Fantasy of Flight is planning to remove the DC3 near I-4
Central Florida Crane will be lifting this iconic DC3 aircraft from its podium, which has been sitting…
TWO UPCOMING ROAD PROJECTS WILL REQUIRE DETOURS
Easton Drive Beginning Monday April 22, 2024, contractors for the City of Lakeland will be working…
A foul nauseous odor worries Carillon Lakes residents
An unknown odor emanates from the Carillon Lakes sub-division, forcing residents to take shelter inside and seal…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigating animal neglect hoarder case in Lakeland
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit responded to…
8th Annual Police Memorial 5K To Take Place On May 18th
REGISTER TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/ycvtvwmv The Lakeland Police Foundation will host the 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K on…
Shoe Cobbler in Lakeland
NBC News’ Sam Brock brings us his story. Jim McFarland, a fourth-generation shoe cobbler in Lakeland,…
Lakeland Police Department K9s Drax, Judah, Kodiak, and Summit have received donations of body armor
Lakeland Police Department K9s Drax, Judah, Kodiak, and Summit have received bullet and stab protective vests…
Did you know that the Polk County school system has 180 HOMELESS Seniors Graduating This Year
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SunPass and FBI alert users of possible ‘smishing’ scams from text messages
SunPass has started warning drivers about a phishing effort using text messages to scam customers. The…
84-year-old Lakeland woman honored by community’s generosity after losing home to fire
A Lakeland woman is without a home after a devastating fire tore through hers earlier this year. Still,…
With Lakeland International expansion in the future Lakeland Commissioners are planning to buy 31 acres
Lakeland officials expressed interest in purchasing 31 acres near Lakeland International Airport which was meant to…
Man convicted 18 years after DUI crash on I-4 which caused serious injuries
After more than a decade on the run following a DUI crash in Polk County in 2006, a…
Will the City of Lakeland get into composting “Biosolids” human waste? There is MONEY in poop
Lakeland officials are wondering whether the city’s unwanted waste could lead to a new source of revenue.…
Lakeland Resident and FSU Student, Shanaya Jaitly, Makes Impact through Sustainability and Community Service
Shanaya Jaitly, a Florida State University (FSU) student, is due to graduate in Spring 2024. She…
Scammers Arrested
On April 11, 2024, the Victim in this case met with Aderiquis Surmelin and Hatori Humphries…
“We gotta boycott this,” says Publix shopper as customers notice stores are missing staple amenities
CUSTOMERS of one popular grocery store chain are calling for a protest after realizing that an…
HELP FIND WANTED FELON – DEMARIUS WILSON
LakelandPD is still asking for the public’s assistance with locating a wanted felon in connection with…
Two Lakeland restaurants fail to meet inspection standards
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…